Okabashi lays off 142 people as Yeezy Foam Runner terminated
After Adidas severed ties with the rapper and fashion designer Kanye West and put an end to the production of Yeezy-branded products, Okabashi announced the layoff of 142 employees. The Atlanta area footwear manufacturer had been producing Yeezy Foam Runner style since 2020.
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