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    Media master Lynch opens store in Oakland

    Art ThielBy Art ThielFebruary 5, 201611 Comments2 Mins Read
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    A year ago in Phoenix, Marshawn Lynch strutted his retail stuff at the Super Bowl. / Drew McKenzie, Sportspress Northwest

    A year ago at the Super Bowl in Phoenix, as he was telling the world he was doing his media duties only “so I won’t get fined,” Marshawn Lynch shrewdly used his non-platform platform to open a pop-up store in Scottsdale selling his new line of Beast Mode sportswear. The inventory sold out in a day.

    The master of merchandising took advantage of the Super Bowl again Friday, even though his Seahawks didn’t come along — for the first time in three years. But since the game is in the Bay Area, he jumped on the media opportunity by opening his first store in his hometown of Oakland.

    Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf introduced the grand opening by declaring Friday “Beast Mode Day.” Lynch’s grandmother cut the ribbon, and Lynch shouted, “Town business!”

    Schaaf said Lynch “demonstrated a continuous commitment to Oakland and its residents.”

    According to a media release, the store “will feature imagery inclusive of iconic individuals that Lynch admires, and the long-term goal is to develop programming for young members of the community.”

    All of Lynch’s sportswear gear is emblazoned with a Beast Mode logo he introduced a year ago. If you aren’t heading to the Bay Area this weekend, Lynch offers his shopping action online with this link.

    The customer line, featuring more than a few fans in Seahawks gear, stretched down the block.

    Amazon, watch out.

    (Seattle Times video)

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    11 Comments

    1. Matt712 on February 5, 2016 8:34 pm

      “You don’t wear Beast mote… Beast mote wears YOU.”

      • Margret Howard on February 6, 2016 1:42 am

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      • art thiel on February 6, 2016 1:32 pm

        Well played.

    2. MacPhisto92 on February 6, 2016 4:27 am

      fitting, since he’ll be playing for the Raiders next season.

      • art thiel on February 6, 2016 1:32 pm

        What if they’re not in Oakland?

    3. jafabian on February 6, 2016 1:11 pm

      I want an Air Beastmode shoe to come out.

      • art thiel on February 6, 2016 1:33 pm

        Wait for his line of lingerie for Mrs. Beast.

    4. Paul Harmening on February 6, 2016 6:42 pm

      Does anyone have a clue about the logo design standing by itself. How does it relate to the term “Beast Mode” unless simply by suggestion?

      Now, if one stares at it for a long while, (which I tried doing) I can see some things coming out of it not profitable for suggestion here – ha.

      Shoes, jerseys, caps, etc aside, I’ll take the Beast Mode Jeep.

      • art thiel on February 7, 2016 11:39 am

        Like scripture, it’s open to interpretation.

        • John M on February 11, 2016 4:58 pm

          Made me laugh, Art . . .

      • Mike D on February 8, 2016 7:41 am

        It looks like a ‘B’. On it’s side it looks like an ‘M’.

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