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Toms Announces Third Day Without Shoes
Brand Asks People Worldwide to Go Barefoot

NEW YORK—Toms Shoes announces its third annual One Day Without Shoes campaign, which asks everyone worldwide to go...

Genesco Sees Positive 4th Quarter Results
Company Outlook Is Healthy

NASHVILLE, TN— Genesco, Inc. (NYSE: GCO) the Nashville-based specialty retailer reported earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended...

Dansko Wins Sustainability Award
Triple Bottom Line Award Recognizes Green Action

WEST GROVE, Pa.—Dansko has been selected by the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) of Philadelphia as the 2010 winner...

Booths And Buyers Buzz At The WSA Show
Optimism Sets Upbeat Tone at Premier Footwear Event

LAS VEGAS―Las Vegas was the place to be February 2–4, as buyers and brands from every corner of the U.S....

NSRA Names Tom Luck Retailer Of The Year
Ohio Store Owner Got Start at Age Five

The National Shoe Retailers Association named Tom Luck, owner of Lucky Shoes in Akron, Ohio, its 2010 Retailer...

Weyco Announces 4Q and Full Year Results
Company Earnings Increase Year Over Year

MILWAWKEE, WI— Weyco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WEYS) has announced its fourth quarter and final 2009 financial results. The...

Sperry Top-Sider Launches New Stores
Boat Shoe Brand Gives Retail A Nautical Twist

LEXINGTON, Mass.—Sperry Top-Sider has announced that it is launching new retail stores that will feature seasonal products for...

R. G. Barry Reports Positive Quarter
Net Earnings Up 36 Percent

PICKERINGTON, Ohio —Accessory footwear marketer R.G. Barry Corp., makers of Dearfoams, has reported a 36.0 percent increase in net earnings...

Donald Faison To Visit The WSA Show
TV Star Will Sign Autographs One Day Only

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...