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Donald Faison To Visit The WSA Show
TV Star Will Sign Autographs One Day Only
LAS VEGAS, Nev.—"Scrubs" star Donald Faison will be taking a step into the footwear industry on Tuesday by signing autographs at The WSA Show. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6
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. "Our 125th anniversary
Soles4Souls Commits Shoes To Haiti
One Million Pairs to Reach Needy
NASHVILLE,TN —Soles4Souls has announced that it is increasing the number of shoes to be distributed to victims of the Haiti earthquake to one million pairs. Founder and CEO Wayne Elsey
Italian Designer Heads To The WSA Show
High Quality Comfort Line a Hit with D.C. Customers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Kevin Powers, owner of D.C. fashion-forward boutique Carbon, has added another duty to his list. After finding that the Italian brand Gidigio was the solution to his wife's quest
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 fit and flexibility,
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,
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
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
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
Genesco Warms Feet For The Holidays
Retailer Gives Back With Charitable Event
NASHVILLE, TENN—Park Avenue Elementary School was the place to be on Dec. 15 as more than 140 Genesco volunteers fitted more than 700 children with a new pair of shoes and a hat just in time for the cold
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. Trend:
Keeping Money On Your Mind
The One Thing Your Store Must Have to Thrive
Don’t miss your chance to see Lewis Cocke speak live at The WSA Show in February! To find out more about our seminar program, click here. Cash registers may be ringing like it’s 2007 this holiday season,
Holidays Are Looking Rosy For Ross
November Sales Show Increase for Retailer
The holiday outlook at Ross is shiny and bright. Ross Stores, Inc. reported a sales increase of 12 percent in the four weeks ended November 28, 2009, over the four weeks ended November 29, 2008. Same store
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
Market To Your Niche The Smart Way
Getting Your Message Out Doesn’t Require a Big Budget
Don’t miss your chance to see Rafael Mael speak live at The WSA Show in February! To find out more about our seminar program, click here. It used to be that a retailer could simply throw open his
EU Footwear Retailers See First Round Victory
China Wins Round One In Anti-Dumping Battle
LONDON—European Union member states voted on Thursday to reject a proposal to extend anti-dumping tariffs levied against China and Vietnam. The final, legally binding vote of the Member States Council
Onlineshoes.com Names New CFO
Bob Barton Joins Seattle-based Company
SEATTLE—Onlineshoes.com has announced that Bob Barton has joined the company as chief financial officer. Barton brings a wealth of experience to the Seattle-based company, having served in roles
Don’t Forget Your Web Site
Find a Secret Weapon for Social Media, Cheap
Don’t miss your chance to see Chris Finken speak live at The WSA Show in February! To find out more about our seminar program, click here. First, there were Web sites. Then, social media got added
Ross Reports 9 Percent Same Store Sales Boost
Retailer Raises Q3 EPS Estimate
PLEASANTON, Calif.—Ross Stores, Inc. reports that sales for the four weeks ended October 31, 2009 increased 14 percent to $557 million from $490 million for the four weeks ended November 1, 2008.
Earth Names New Company President
Champion A Long-Time Industry Veteran
WALTHAM, Mass. —Earth, Inc. has appointed Gary Champion to the newly-created role of president. Champion brings a wealth of industry experience to the position, having had an extended tenure at
Benjamin Lovell, Naot Donate Shoes To Needy
Over 100 Pairs Go To Philadelphia Organization
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—This fall Philadelphia retailer Benjamin Lovell Shoes teamed up with Naot to donate shoes to People’s Emergency Center (PEC), a non-profit organization which assists families
Bearpaw Gets Greener
Company Puts Eco-Initiatives Into Action
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif.—Comfort footwear brand Bearpaw is putting its best foot forward when it comes to being green. Not only is the company exploring new ways to use recycled and earth-friendly
Payless Gives Shoes To Kids For Holidays
Charitable Program Goes International This Year
TOPEKA, Kan.—Payless ShoeSource will hold its Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids program again this year with the goal of aimed at delivering more than $1.2 million worth of free children's shoes to children
Timberland Targets Millenials
Strategy Includes iPhone Apps, Hulu videos
STRATHAM, N.H. —The Timberland Company is going high tech. The rugged footwear brand has announced an integrated marketing campaign to promote its fall 2009 footwear collections that includes mobile
Keen Brings HybridLife to Aspen Event
Brand Teams with Magazine for JAS
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2009)—Rugged footwear brand Keen is getting jazzy for the long Labor Day weekend. The brand has teamed with Outside magazine to bring Keen HybridLife to Jazz Aspen Snowmass
Nine West Announces Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
Event Part of Vintage America Collection Launch
NEW YORK—Nine West is kicking off its Vintage America collection launch with a shoe drive in collaboration with footwear charity Soles4Souls. From September 9 through the 24th, customers who bring
Aetrex Adds to Canada Team
New Market Managers Bring 30 Years Experience
TEANECK, NJ (August 24, 2009)—Aetrex Worldwide has announced that John Popham and Michel Racine have joined Aetrex Canada as market managers. Popham and Racine are both have over 30 years of footwear
AAFA Releases Trend Report
Organization Urges Quick Passage of Affordable Footwear Act
ARLINGTON, Va. (Aug. 21, 2009)—The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has published its Annual 2008 Trends report, a statistical and narrative analysis about the state of the U.S.
Ross Sees Profits Grow 45 Percent
Best Performing Categories Dresses, Shoes
PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2009)—One retailer booming during the recession is a merchandise discounter. Ross Stores, Inc. today reported net earnings for the second quarter of 2009 grew 45 percent
Getting Greener, Step By Step
Retailers Think Green Is Still Growing
For our third annual green issue, we expected to hear more of the bad news that’s currently plaguing the retail industry. With consumers hunting for drastically reduced merchandise and retailers