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Even In Recession, Toning Footwear Is Tops

Segment Generated $145 Million in 2009

PORT WASHINGTON, NY—Market research company The NPD Group, Inc. has released 2009 sales results for the rapidly emerging toning and shaping footwear market.

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Get Into Position

The Secret To Making Your Business Thrive

Don’t miss your chance to see Mercedes Gonzalez live at The WSA Show in February! To find out more about her two-part seminar, click here.

With 2010 upon us, many retailers are looking back at the past decade and ...More

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Donald Faison To Visit The WSA Show

TV Star Will Sign Autographs One Day Only

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Taos' Canadian Sales Go Through The Roof

On Target to Exceed First Season Sales by 600 Percent

TORRANCE, Calif.—Comfort brand Taos Footwear is currently entering into its third season selling in Canada through Gredico Footwear. After a solid start with the spring ’09 Collection, sales for the spring 2010 collection are on track to reach over 600 percent of the first ...More

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Why Color Is The Catalyst

Pantone Explains Why You Need a Color Management Process Now

by Laurie Pressman, VP Fashion, Home and Interiors for Pantone and Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute Executive Director

There is no doubt that in today’s complex and challenging marketplace, color has the unique ability to attract and engage the eye, elicit emotion, enhance ...More

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The Business Changes You Must Make Now

Current Retail Trends Demand Fast Action from Retailers

Don’t miss your chance to see Marshal Cohen live at The WSA Show in February! To find out more about his seminar, click here.

The recession has shaken many retailers, and, according to NPD Group chief analyst Marshal Cohen, it ...More

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The Must-Have Color Trends For Fall 2010

Everything Old Is New and Improved

Don’t miss your chance to see Leatrice Eiseman live at The WSA Show in February! To find out more about her seminar, click here.

Wondering which hues for shoes will be must-haves for consumers next fall? According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive ...More

SPRING/SUMMER

Hot Products for Summer 2010

Check Out The Trends She'll Be Seeking Next Year

Still wondering if you missed any must-haves for your spring/summer ’10 buy? Here are a few of the show-stopping women’s shoes buyers stores will be stocking when the weather warms up. ...More

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Bates Footwear Celebrates 125 Years

Brand Outfits Military in Over 60 Countries

ROCKFORD, Mich.—Bates Footwear, a leading supplier of shoes and boots to the U.S. federal government and the Department of Defense, is celebrating its 125th year in business.

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Aetrex To Launch Berries At WSA

New Collection Fashion with Comfort Technology

TEANECK, N.J.– Aetrex Worldwide Inc., will be unveiling its new women’s collection, Berries, at The WSA Show this February 2-4 in Las Vegas. Featuring innovative technologies in ...More

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Darn Tough Adds New Team Member

Comcowich Will Be Latest Exec

NORTHFIELD, VT—Darn Tough Vermont, manufacturer of all weather performance socks, has named Mark Comcowich Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Study Shows Consumers Seek Top Value Brands

Nike Ranked Tops in Footwear

DENVER—So much for department stores having a jolly hoiday season, though mass market retailers may be feeling in the spirit. The shopper experience study currently underway by The Integer Group ...More

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And1 Launches Interactive Web Site

The Prophet Delivers Athletic Brand’s Media Message

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.―Taking a giant leap into cyberspace, athletic shoe company AND 1 has re-launched And1.com—allowing retailers and consumers to better connect with the brand. The site is ...More

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Genesco Looking Up For Q3

Earnings Up Over Same Period Last Year

NASHVILLE—Genesco (NYSE: GCO), which sells footwear under the Johnston & Murphy and Dockers brands, has released third quarter reports for 2009 that should give investors reason for optimism. ...More

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Reebok Powers Up Shopping On Facebook

New Software Makes Buying a Snap

CAMBRIDGE, Mass—Reebok has launched an Allurent on Demand shopping experience on Facebook Platform. Allurent on Demand (AoD) is a hosted software-as-a-service offering that deploys interactive merchandising widgets to retailers' ...More