Fanatics vs StockX

Fanatics Renews Trading Card Deal Surrounding Men's And Women's UEFA Champions League Competitions

Fanatics Renews Trading Card Deal Surrounding Men's And Women's UEFA Champions League Competitions (September 2, 2026). Also, Fanatics Named Exclusive Retail Partner of the DP World Tour and Ryder Cup Europe (August 18, 2026).

Clucky Alarm App Wakes Users with Crowing Rooster Missions

Clucky, a new iPhone alarm app for habitual snoozers, has launched, featuring a rooster wake-up sound and requiring users to complete missions to turn off the alarm. Founded by former Fanatics software engineer Adrian Angelo Abelarde, the app offers various alarm sounds and missions like math problems, memory games, and physical activities. It includes a stats section with a 'Rooster Report' and a 'Nest' feature for group wake-ups. The app is available on the App Store with a pro subscription at $39.99 per year, joining a category of challenge-based alarm apps like Alarmy and Awake.

• Clucky is a new alarm app for iPhone launched, featuring a crowing rooster sound.
• The app requires users to complete missions (e.g., math problems, memory games) to turn off the alarm.
• Clucky was founded by Adrian Angelo Abelarde, a former software engineer at Fanatics.

Abercrombie & Fitch, Fanatics team up to expand NFL collection distribution

Abercrombie & Fitch has a new deal in place with NFL e-commerce partner Fanatics which will allow for A&F’s NFL collection to be “sold on nflshop.com, in NFL stadium stores and on official team e-commerce sites as well as on fanatics.com and in Abercrombie stores and online.

StockX: Saucony, Vans and Supreme Lead Resale Growth

StockX's mid‑year market report (Jan–Jun 2026 vs. prior year) highlights major shifts in the resale market for sneakers, streetwear, accessories and trading cards. Saucony (+239%) and Vans (+238%) led sneaker growth, with Vans' average resale price rising from $102 to $180 and price premium jumping from 12% to 69%. Jordan showed a modest recovery (+6%). In apparel, Adidas saw a 687% sales increase driven by football products while Godspeed was the fastest‑growing clothing brand (+1,603%). Accessories growth was led by watchmakers (Timex +260%, Swatch +128%). Trading card prices climbed sharply (e.g., Pokémon +34%, Disney Lorcana +444%). StockX also launched a used‑goods marketplace, StockX Listings (live from June 24), which recorded thousands of sales of ~3,000 products from ~200 brands in its first weeks.

• StockX market report compares global platform sales from January–June 2026 with the same period in 2025.
• Saucony sales increased 239% in H1 2026 on StockX, becoming the fastest‑growing sneaker brand on the platform.
• Vans grew 238% with average resale price rising from $102 to $180 and price premium increasing from 12% to 69%.

StockX launches used and vintage listings

StockX introduced 'StockX Listings', a feature that adds used sneakers and vintage apparel to its marketplace. The listing flow leverages AI photo analysis, proprietary market data and pricing guidance to help sellers list quickly; sellers will initially keep all sales revenue. StockX Listings has launched for a curated seller group and is available to all U.S. buyers on iOS, with Android, a full U.S. seller rollout and global expansion planned. The feature includes optional product verification, grouped product pages, and market-data visibility for used and new pricing. StockX positions the launch as part of broader product expansion including forthcoming StockX Live, while competing marketplaces such as eBay (and its Depop acquisition) are also enhancing resale tools.

• StockX launched 'StockX Listings' to integrate used sneakers and vintage apparel into its marketplace (announced June 24, 2026).
• StockX Listings uses AI photo analysis, proprietary data and pricing guidance to speed seller listings; sellers will initially keep all sales revenue.
• The feature is live for a curated group of sellers and all U.S. buyers on iOS; Android support, a full U.S. seller rollout in coming months, and a later global rollout are planned.