The Chicago Bulls' official shopping partner, Klarna, has announced that it will continue to work with the team for several more years. As part of the collaboration, Klarna and streetwear designer Don C worked together to produce a unique pair of sneakers for Benny the Bull, the Chicago Bulls mascot.
"We are always looking to provide more experiences to Bulls fans both in the arena and all around the world and this year we levelled up by making pairs of Benny inspired Just Don sneakers available exclusively to fans using Klarna," stated David Sandstrom, chief marketing officer at Klarna, in a press release.
The sneaker was launched on March 3 and is available to purchase for 460 dollars on the Klarna app.
Image Credit: Klarna
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Limited Edition Collaborations
- Brands can leverage each other's customer base and create unique products for the intersection of their audiences' markets.
- Custom Branded Merchandise
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- Direct-to-consumer Shopping Partnerships
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Sectors Adopting This
- Sports Apparel and Merchandise
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