FRIDAY PRESS REVIEW - August 14 2026
Here are some of the most interesting articles of the last weeks selected by The Consultancy Group:
FOOT LOCKER REINFORCES ROLE IN SNEAKER CULTURE WITH NEW BRAND PLATFORM
MARKETING - Foot Locker on Friday launched a new brand platform that revolves around the retailer’s role in sneaker culture since its founding in 1974, per details shared with Marketing Dive.
A two-minute hero film anchors an integrated campaign that spans broadcast, social, digital, out-of-home and in-store channels. “It Always Will Be Foot Locker” documents the evolution of sneakers and their pop culture imprint, mixing archival footage and commercials...More HERE
JANNIK SINNER WITHDRAWS FROM CINCINNATI OPEN BECAUSE OF KNEE INJURY
SPORT - CINCINNATI (AP) — Jannik Sinner, the world’s No. 1 men’s tennis player, withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on Sunday because of a knee injury.
Sinner, who hasn’t competed since capturing his second straight Wimbledon title last month, also withdrew from the tournament in Toronto that began Wednesday.
The 24-year-old Sinner has five Grand Slam titles and just needs to win the French Open to complete the career Grand Slam...More HERE
AN AMAZON DATA CENTER COULD HAVE THE WORST POLLUTING POWER PLANT IN THE COUNTRY
TECH - Amazon is investing in a 7.65 GW natural-gas power plant in Texas to supply its new AI data center, reflecting the rapidly growing energy demands of AI infrastructure. The plant, featuring 35 gas turbines, is permitted to emit up to 33 million tons of CO₂ annually, raising concerns over Amazon’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2040. Amazon says the project will avoid putting pressure on the Texas grid and is also exploring solar power, battery storage and water-saving technologies. The project reflects a wider trend among tech companies such as Meta and Google to develop dedicated energy infrastructure for AI data centers… More HERE