Vans supports small businesses with custom shoes
While many small businesses are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, some bigger companies like Vans are stepping in to help.DJ Chavez, a retired professional skateboarder, co-opened a skate shop in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, CA called Kingswell in 2013."I think every child skateboarder's dream is to one day on their own skate shop I think besides be professional," said Chavez.When the safer at home order hit and nonessential businesses had to shut down their shops, Chavez immediately grew worried."Everybody's life right now is nervousness and uncertainty. Double that when you provide for yourself through your own brick and mortar store," Chavez said.But Kingswell is staying afloat thanks to...
05.15.20 | 01:41 | CC