Farfetch and its sneaker and streetwear marketplace Stadium Goods are among the retailers still offering Yeezy product despite multiple retailer’s dropping the brand following racists comments from founder Kanye West. As of publication, the luxury retail platform had over 200 items under the Yeezy brand for sale, with 351 items from the brand available on Stadium Goods. Similarly, StockX has 1,144 search results for “Yeezy” on its website, while Vestiaire Collective has 1,662 listings for the brand. Grailed, which was just acquired by GOAT Group, has over 50,000 search results for “Yeezy” on its website. Plus, GOAT, which has an investment from Foot Locker, has 174 current listings. All of these companies have not made formal statements regarding the sale of Yeezy, and FN has reached out for further comment. Last week, Adidas cut ties with West and his Yeezy brand after the rapper turned designer made repeated antisemitic comments. As a result, Adidas said it would “end production of Yeezy branded products and stop all payments to Ye and his companies” and “stop the Adidas Yeezy business with immediate effect.” In the wake of the announcement, many retailers have spoken out saying they will not further support the brand. On Wednesday, TJX Companies, which
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