Footwear News back issues from January 2006:
IN PRINT.
Jan 02, 2006 ... This spring's whimsical array of prints is the perfect complement to warm-weather looks. From quirky to elegant, the best styles make bold ...
DESPITE CHALLENGES, RETAILERS UNWRAP PROFITABLE HOLIDAY.
Jan 02, 2006 ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA, ERIC NEWMAN NEW YORK - With the all-important holiday season coming to a close, retailers are declaring it a success - but not a blockbuster. "The final numbers are not out yet, but we're pleased," said Scott Krugman, spokesman for the National ...
R.G. BARRY EXPECTS RETURN TO PROFITABILITY.(to enter men's business and announce financial results)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - R.G. Barry is ready to call its turnaround effort a success. The beleaguered slipper company expected to finish 2005 in the black, marking the first time it would report a full-year profit since 2001. The company was also reinstated ...
JOURNEYS GEARS UP FOR BIG GROWTH; TEEN RETAIL GIANT CHARGES AHEAD WITH STORE OPENINGS AND PLANS FOR NEW WOMEN'S-ONLY CONCEPT.(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Byline: Katie Abel NEW YORK - Journeys is on a tear. As it charges ahead with aggressive expansion plans for its flagship chain, the Nashville, Tenn.-based retailer - a division of Genesco - is also rolling out a new women's-only project, Shi by Journeys. ...
A. TESTONI TAPS FOUNDER'S GRANDSON AS CEO.(Carlo Fini appointed at Amedeo Testoni)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006; ... Byline: ERIC NEWMAN NEW YORK - A. Testoni is looking to family as it seeks to fuel growth in the U.S. market. Carlo Fini, grandson of founder Amedeo Testoni, is back at the helm of the Bologna, Italy-based company after a three-year break. He replaces ...
STAFF PROMOTIONS.(New England Accessories promotes Sandi Mines)(Brief Article)
Jan 02, 2006 ... Sandi Mines has been promoted to New England ...
PRINTS CHARMING.
Jan 02, 2006 ... WHY NOT USHER IN THE WARM WEATHER WITH A BIT OF WHIMSY? THIS SPRING'S BEST LOOKS INCORPORATE PLAYFUL PRINTS WITH LADYLIKE SILHOUETTES. Caption(s): Canvas skimmer by FARYLROBIN. / Gingham peep-toe by EUGENIA KIM / Leather and canvas pump by ...
FANCY FOOTWORK; FROM ROYAL TREATS AND CHIC SOCKS TO RETAILER EXPANSION, THERE ARE CHANGES APLENTY OVERSEAS.
Jan 02, 2006 ... Byline: Elisa Anniss The transition from London shoe retailer to international wholesaler, sans stores, is an unusual move. But for Scorah Pattullo, it's turned out to be a successful strategy. The upscale brand will hit top U.S. stores, including Bergdorf Goodman, Chuckies and ...
LOCAL STYLE; WITH STORES THAT ARE FAR FROM ANY FASHION MECCA, DANIEL'S SHOES IS OFFERING BIG-CITY STYLES WITH LOCAL, AFFORDABLE FLAIR.
Jan 02, 2006 ... Byline: Kristen Carr Name: Daniel's Shoes Address: Buckingham Green Shopping Center, Route 202, Buckingham, Pa. Additional locations: Doylestown, Pa.; and Frenchtown, N.J. Square footage: 1,000 Established: March 2004 ...
SHOP TALK: NINA DEBUTS MACY'S SHOP-IN-SHOP...KENNETH COLE OPENS FLAGSHIP IN L.A....ROCKPORT BOWS DOWN UNDER.
Jan 02, 2006 ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda, Jennifer Carofano Nina Debuts Macy's Shop-in-Shop Nina recently opened its first shop-in-shop at the remodeled Macy's Union Square in San Francisco. The 600-sq.-ft. shop, which has been in the works since June 2004, could be the ...
5 PICKS: DRUMROLL, PLEASE...STEPPING UP...AIR APPARENT...
Jan 02, 2006 ... Byline: Carrie Bell, Brian Russak, Michelle Baran, Neil Weilheimer DRUMROLL, PLEASE Travis Barker (above, left) is making a shoe encore. The member of Blink-182 and the Transplants and star of hit MTV reality show "Meet The Barkers" has once again temporarily traded ...
NINE WEST'S BOUTIQUE 58 READIES RETAIL VENTURE.
Jan 02, 2006 ... Byline: Michelle Baran NEW YORK - Boutique 58 is growing up. The salon division of White Plains, N.Y. -based Nine West Group - which includes the flagship Boutique 58 line, the Bridget Shuster collections and classic brands Joan & David and AlpertNippon -- is now ...
ROPE TRICKS.(Comfort vendors new spring inventions)(Brief article)
Jan 09, 2006 ... Comfort vendors are reinventing the classic espadrille for spring '06. Sophisticated interpretations balance contemporary uppers with rope bottoms for an authentic update. Here, HUSH ...
JOINING FORCES: NSRA, RETAIL COUNCIL TO LAUNCH NEW PARTNERSHIP.(National Shoe Retailers Association )(Brief article)
Jan 09, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA, ERIC NEWMAN NEW YORK - Two retail organizations are hoping to forge a cross-border alliance. The National Shoe Retailers Association and the Retail Council of Canada are in the midst of partnering to create a home for the Canadian footwear ...
BROWNS LOOKS FOR NEW GROWTH: CHAIN PREPS FOR EXPANSION AFTER END OF HOLT RENFREW DEAL.
Jan 09, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Dunn MONTREAL - Browns is at a crossroads. The 48-door Canadian chain is pushing forward with fresh growth plans as time ticks on its partnership with upscale retailer Holt Renfrew. (Browns, which had been exclusively operating the shoe departments at ...
CAFTA DATE PASSES WITHOUT IMPLEMENTATION.(Central American Free Trade Agreement)
Jan 09, 2006; ... Byline: KRISTI ELLIS WASHINGTON - Implementation of the Central American Free Trade Agreement by all seven signatory countries is up in the air, and the uncertainty has thrown a wrench into sourcing plans for apparel importers and retailers poised to take advantage of the newly ...
KENNETH COLE TAPS RICHARD OLICKER TO HEAD WHOLESALE DIVISION.(Henrik Madsen appointed)(Brief article)
Jan 09, 2006 ... Byline: KATIE ABEL NEW YORK - Kenneth Cole last Thursday named former Steve Madden president Richard Olicker as its new president of wholesale and executive VP of the company. Olicker, who resigned from Steve Madden in November, replaces Susan Hudson, who previously ...
JUST FOR FEET FOUNDER RUTTENBERG DIES AT 63.(Harold Ruttenberg)(Obituary)
Jan 09, 2006; ... Byline: ERIC NEWMAN NEW YORK - Harold Ruttenberg, the founder and visionary behind the infamous athletic retail chain Just For Feet, died at his home in Birmingham, Ala., following a nearly two year-long battle with brain cancer. He was 63. With a startup story as ...
MEDIABANK: SITTING PRETTY...CHICK LIT...JUMP BALL...(Reebok International Ltd.'s product launching)(Petra Nemcova promoting Rampage)(Magic Johnson sponsors Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame High School Invitational)
Jan 09, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak Call it Rbk 2.0. Reebok is throwing a branding bash this week worthy of the MTV Awards. The Jan. 12 event at New York's Marquee club will include appearances and product launches by the brand's latest hip-hop signees, Nelly, Daddy Yankee, Lil' Wayne, Mike ...
SGMA TO LAUNCH NEW SHOWS, CANCELS SUPER SHOW.(Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association)(Brief article)
Jan 09, 2006; ... Byline: KATIE ABEL NEW YORK - The Super Show is ending its run. Washington-based Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association said last week the next edition of the Super Show, which has seen declining attendance in recent years, would be its last. Moving forward, the ...
SKECHERS PROMOTES WEINBERG.(David Weinberg )(Brief article)
Jan 09, 2006 ... Byline: WAYNE NIEM LOS ANGELES - In an effort to strengthen its infrastructure and position the company for further growth, Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based Skechers said last week that it had promoted CFO David Weinberg to the newly created position of COO. Weinberg ...
KURT GEIGER SETS ITS SIGHTS ON STRONG GROWTH FOR '06.(Kurt Geiger growth)
Jan 09, 2006 ... Byline: ELISA ANNISS LONDON - Kurt Geiger is starting off the new year in expansion mode. Six months after engineering an $81 million management-led buyout of the firm from London-based Harrods Group, CEO Neil Clifford told Footwear News that Kurt Geiger has added ...
FOOTWEAR RETAILERS POST STRONG DECEMBER COMPS.(Shoe Pavilion)
Jan 09, 2006 ... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES - Consumer interest across all categories gave most footwear retailers a boost during the final lap of 2005. Bakers, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Shoe Carnival and Shoe Pavilion all reported substantial same-store sales increases during ...
E-TAILERS CHEERING ROBUST HOLIDAY SEASON; EXPANDED PRODUCT OFFERINGS, HIGHER TRAFFIC TRANSLATE INTO SALES BOON FOR ONLINE FOOTWEAR RETAILERS DURING END-OF-YEAR RUSH.(Shoesontheweb.com)
Jan 09, 2006 ... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES - Online footwear retailers had much to celebrate this holiday season. In interviews with Footwear News last week, e-tailers said that an expanded product offering and consumers' increased comfort with shopping for shoes online helped ...
COMPETITION ON THE RISE AMONG CANADA RETAILERSE.(game of dollar vs. dollar)
Jan 09, 2006; ... Byline: BRIAN DUNN, NATALIE ZMUDA, Additional reporting by Wayne Niemi MONTREAL - Canada's $2.8 billion footwear retail market is undergoing rapid change. With consolidation heating up and more mass merchants and international chains gobbling up market share, ...
THE FN LIST; MALL MANIA: THE TOP 10 CANADIAN SHOPPING PLAZAS.(10 biggest shopping centers )
Jan 09, 2006 ... Canada may have only 32.4 million people (that's less than all of California), but the residents of the world's second-largest country have the space (3.9 million squares miles) to spread out - especially when it comes to shopping. It's no coincidence, then, that the biggest mall anywhere ...
FOOTNOTES: REEBOK INKS DEAL WITH JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT ESTATE...BROOKS TO SPONSOR 30TH ANNUAL MINI-INDY MARATHON... ADIDAS UNVEILS "TEAMGEIST" MATCH BALL FOR WORLD CUP...
Jan 09, 2006 ... Reebok Inks Deal With Jean-Michel Basquiat Estate Reebok is brushing up on its modern art. The company announced a multiyear agreement with the estate of late New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose work evokes the struggles he faced. The shoes, which ...
COMFORT BUZZ: ORIENTED..DESIGNING DUO...CAREER .VARIETY PACK.
Jan 09, 2006 ... Designing Duo There's a new footwear pair stepping into the comfort market for spring '06. Jonathan Roselli and Nicola Bachini, recent graduates of Milan-based design school Arsatoria Appel, have teamed up to launch GianNicola. "After viewing the business, we saw something ...
FLEECE FOCUS; WITH SHEEPSKIN A WARDROBE STAPLE, SHEARLING RESOURCES ARE LOOKING BEYOND BOOTS TO KEEP SALES FORECASTS WARM AND FUZZY.
Jan 09, 2006; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Even though fashionistas are no longer lining up outside stores to snag pink shearling boots, there's still business to be done in sheepskin. As trendsetters who already own several pairs of classic surfer-style booties continue to look ...
NIP AND TUCK; KEEPING A BRAND IN TOP FORM REQUIRES A STRINGENT REGIMEN OF FASHION AND MARKETING.
Jan 09, 2006 ... While your brand might not be ready for an episode of "Extreme Makeover," it still may need tweaking. In order to survive in today's ultracompetitive marketplace, companies must update their images constantly to remain authentic and relevant. Changing too little, too late, could ...
WEDGEWEAR.(Ethnic dressing)(Brief article)
Jan 09, 2006 ... Ethnic dressing is taking shape this season in a new wave of espadrilles made naturally comfortable by their signature rope wedges. From traditional fabric looks that wrap up the leg to more modern takes dressed up in supple leathers, espadrilles are an easy, breezy summer footnote. ...
GO WEST.(Western boot trend)(Brief article)
Jan 16, 2006 ... Designers and consumers alike can't get enough of the Western boot trend---and it shows no signs of letting up for spring '06. Caption(s): Here, ...
RIDING INTO FALL '06: CAN WESTERN LOOKS STILL LASSO SHOPPERS?(Western boots)
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: MICHELLE BARAN NEW YORK - Let the showdown begin. As vendors and retailers prep for WSA next month, the question on everyone's mind is whether Western will still be hot come fall. While most fashion vendors and retailers interviewed by ...
ANALYSTS WEIGH IN ON LORD & TAYLOR'S FUTURE.(Brief article)
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - Confirming months of speculation, Lord & Taylor is officially on the block. Rumors have been swirling about the fate of the nameplate since the retail conglomerate's merger plans began taking form last year. Few were caught ...
FASHION HOUSE TO BOW BILL BLASS WOMEN'S LINE.(Bill Blass Ltd.)
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES - Bill Blass is hoping its recognized brand identity can translate into strong success in the women's footwear market. The Fashion House, which produces the O Oscar, Oscar by Oscar de la Renta, Richard Tyler Couture and Tyler lines, ...
ACQUISITION COSTS DRAG DOWN STRIDE RITE IN FOURTH QUARTER.
Jan 16, 2006 ... Byline: ERIC NEWMAN NEW YORK - It was a rocky fourth quarter for Stride Rite Corp. as acquistion costs, repositioning of the Keds brand and sluggish Tommy Hilfiger sales dampened earnings. While the Lexington, Mass.-based company saw a 13 percent gain in net sales ...
CORRECTION.
Jan 16, 2006 ... In the Jan. 2. Shop Talk column, a photo included with the Kenneth Cole item was ...
INSIDER: IN CLASS...ON THE MOVE...WORKING OUT...(variety of footware)
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak There are definitely perks to having your own shoe label. Just ask Master P, aka Percy Miller. On his way to tape episode No. 2 of ABC's hit show "Dancing With the Stars," Miller stopped by the El Segundo, Calif., offices of Dynasty Footwear, which produces ...
BERGDORF'S FASHION CHIEF READY TO MAKE HER MARK.(appointment of Linda Farg at Bergdorf Goodman Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - Linda Fargo is off to a busy start in her new role at Bergdorf Goodman. Just days after assuming the post of SVP, fashion director and store presentation, Fargo has already perused the new Manolo Blahnik line and is "taking in a lot ...
SAKS EXEC MOVES NOT A WORRY FOR MOST FOOTWEAR COMPANIES.(Saks Inc market condition)(Brief article)
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - Saks' management shake-up created plenty of buzz last week, but few footwear execs are concerned about the implications. Several footwear designers and brand executives told Footwear News they work most closely with Ron Frasch, vice ...
ROPING IN MEN: WESTERN IS FINDING SUCCESS IN THE MEN'S FASHION FOOTWEAR ARENA.
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: Eric Newman NEW YORK - While the Western trend might be winding down for many women's players, it appears to be gaining momentum in the men's market. A multitude of factors appear to be influencing men's affinity for Western - the popularity of high-end ...
GIDDY UP!(forecasts and trends of western boots)
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak From designer versions to classic brands, the Western boot trend doesn't show signs of letting up any time soon. Spring '06 will rein in both simple silhouettes with traditional styling and over-the-top looks for a little extra razzle-dazzle. ...
WESTERN BOOT BUZZ: STRUTTIN' STRAIT...DOWN THE HATCH...FROGGER.(Justin brands to introduce a new product)(Lucchese Boot Company Inc.signs a deal with Crown Royal to launch a new line of boots)(John A. Frye Shoe Company Inc. to introduce new line of shoes)
Jan 16, 2006 ... Struttin' Strait Justin Boots and George Strait are singing a new tune. The Fort Worth, Texas-based boot company is launching its latest George Strait collection, Gruene Hall (below), for fall '06. The eight-style grouping, which ranges from $250 to $270, is the fifth since the ...
BOARD CHAIRMAN; EARLY SPEED RIDER NATHAN PRATT RIFFS ON THE VALUE OF SKATE CRED, PUNK MUSIC AND THE 'VANILLA' MASS MARKET.(Interview)
Jan 16, 2006; ... Byline: Jennifer Carofano Nathan Pratt knows how to ramp up excitement. As one of the original Z-Boys - the Zephyr Skate Team from Venice, Calif., profiled in 2002's cult hit documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys" - Pratt and his surf-inspired skate moves helped popularize ...
CASUAL LOOKS.
Jan 16, 2006 ... Byline: Jennifer Carofano For fall '06, action vendors are addressing the men's market with classical silhouettes inspired by the surf and skate lifestyle. These collections go beyond their performance roots to offer comfortable slip-ons and lace-ups that feature soft suede and ...
OBITUARIES.(Obituary)(Obituary)
Jan 16, 2006 ... Bill Bianchini, 55 Bill Bianchini, a 30-year footwear veteran, died on Dec. 24 after a battle with melanoma. He was 55. Bianchini began his career at Rockport as a model maker in 1981 and spent several years as a designer there, creating the ProWalker, SuperSport and ...
WARMING TREND; DESIGNER DIARY: TAKING A BREAK FROM HIS DESIGN STUDIO IN VENICE, FRANKLIN ELMAN TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW COLLECTION AND RECHARGING HIS CREATIVE JUICES AT HIS VACATION HOME IN FLORIDA.(Franklin Elman interview)(Interview)
Jan 16, 2006 ... Byline: Jennifer Mooney DESIGNER DIARY: Taking a break from his design studio in Venice, Franklin Elman talks about his new collection and recharging his creative juices at his vacation home in Florida. JM: What are you doing in Miami? FE: I've ...
NEW ADIDAS BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE; STAMMINGER STEPS UP AT ADIDAS, WHILE REEBOK TAPS SUPPLY CHAIN EXEC TO ASSUME TOP BRAND JOB.(appointments of Erich Stamminger and Paul Harrington )
Jan 16, 2006 ... Byline: JENNIFER CAROFANO NEW YORK - Top executive appointments at both Adidas and Reebok mark a major step in integrating the two athletic companies, known to have vastly different cultures, analysts said. In separate announcements last week, Herzogenaurach, ...
TRUE LOVE.(jeweled slingbacks)(Brief Article)
Jan 30, 2006 ... Fall's most romantic looks combine luxe materials with embellishments, adding extra sparkle to evening styles. Here, NINA's jeweled slingbacks. Caption(s): Here, NINA's ...
THE HIT LIST; AS THE INDUSTRY GATHERS IN LAS VEGAS, IT'S TIME TO FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE - 10 KEY AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY.
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: Michael Atmore Some nervous people will be heading to Las Vegas next week. Concerns about consumer confidence, rising interest rates, escalating fuel prices, a cooling housing market, retail consolidation and a host of other issues have a number of footwear players ...
CONTRIBUTORS.
Jan 30, 2006 ... Eric Newman As a young reporter, Eric Newman knows how difficult it can be to quickly carve out a name for yourself. So when he chatted with five up-and-coming designers about the challenges of jump-starting a career, Newman felt right at home. "You only get to start out once, ...
INSIDERS APPLAUD INSIDE PICK AT NIKE.(Nike)
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: Jennifer Carofano, With contributions from Wayne Niemi and Natalie Zmuda LOS ANGELES - Good move. That was the overwhelming response from former Nike execs, as well as analysts and retailers, last week following the appointment of Mark Parker to CEO at the ...
ADIDAS INHERITS SLUGGISH REEBOK BRAND.
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: LOIS SAKANY NEW YORK - It's show time for the industry's newest athletic superpower. With Adidas' $3.8 billion acquisition of Reebok receiving final approval last week, the new company now has the task of laying out its future agenda, as the firm looks to ...
INSIDERS CHEERING TSA ACQUISITION; A MOVE OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE COULD HELP SPORTING-GOODS GIANT BE MORE AGGRESSIVE WITH GROWTH PLANS.(Sports Authority)
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI, With contributions from Jennifer Carofano LOS ANGELES - The Sports Authority's decision to be acquired by private owners is a smart move for the athletic retailer, according to analysts and vendors interviewed last week. Marking the first major ...
INDIA OPENS DOORS TO RETAIL EXPANSION.(Brief Article)
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - India has taken the first steps to increase foreign retail presence. For the first time, the government said it will allow single-brand foreign retailers to open stores in which they have a majority stake. Under the new ...
SLIM IS IN AS BUYERS PREP FOR WSA SHOW.
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: ERIC NEWMAN NEW YORK - Most buyers attending the upcoming WSA show said they are looking to buy at or below last year's levels - but they're still willing to gamble on fresh brands. "On the front end, I'm going to try to buy less," said Jeff Langner, CEO of ...
MEDIABANK: JET SET...HOT SPOTS...INDIE CRED.(Patrick Cox )
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak Patrick Cox turned to two Elizabeths - Taylor and Hurley - for inspiration for his spring ads, now bowing in high-end British and French glossies, as well as V magazine worldwide. "I love the glamour of the late Sixties, and Elizabeth Taylor epitomizes that ...
SHOE PLAYERS LAUD B&B BARCELONA.(Brief Article)
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: ELISA ANNISS BARCELONA, Spain - Sneaker brands, from major players like Converse and Puma to niche newcomers like Dutch brand Goliath and U.K.-based Yok, were in the spotlight at the second edition of Bread & Butter Barcelona, held here from Jan. 18-20. The ...
ETNIES' INDEPENDENT INSIGHT; SKATE FIRM'S CEO PIERRE ANDRE SENIZERGUES SPEAKS OUT ON 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS.
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - On the eve of Etnies 20th anniversary, the company's founder, Pierre Andre Senizergues, wants to send a strong message to the industry's big players: His company is not for sale. "From day one, [companies have been looking to acquire ...
ASR FIRMS SET SIGHTS ON SNEAKER MARKET.(ASR show)(Brief Article)
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: JENNIFER CAROFANO SAN DIEGO -The sneaker craze has trickled down to the skater set. At last week's ASR show, held here Jan. 19-21, skate footwear vendors showcased limited-edition models and exclusive collections designed to target the discerning sneaker ...
COLD FEET.(Brief Article)
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak Boots, boots, boots. At the just-concluded Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, the winter staple ruled, whether furry or puffy, calf- or knee-high, heeled or flat, leather or suede. Footwear News headed to ...
INSIDER.
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak Footwear brands were out en masse at this year's Sundance Film Festival, which concluded yesterday. Among those courting A-listers, Hollywood insiders and swag seekers at the shoe-for-all was Ashley Dearborn, who took part in The House of Blues/Patrn Tequila ...
MAKEOVER MAN; NEWSMAKERS: MARCO FRANCHINI NURSED BALLY BACK TO FINANCIAL HEALTH, AND NOW HE'S GEARING UP TO MAKE A BIG SPLASH IN 2006. CAN AMBITIOUS RETAIL EXPANSION, BOLD ADVERTISING AND UPDATED PRODUCT HELP PUT THE LABEL BACK AT THE TOP OF THE LUXE LADDER?(Interview)
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: ELISA ANNISS LONDON - After spending the last four years quietly revitalizing the once-staid Bally brand, Chairman and CEO Marco Franchini is ready to make a statement. The former Gucci executive, who took the reins at Bally in 2002, is forging ahead with ...
HOME SHOPPING NETWORK; ANALYSIS: AS ONLINE FOOTWEAR SALES CONTINUE TO SOAR, MANY CATALOG RETAILERS ARE STILL GENERATING HEALTHY SALES, THANKS TO TOP-NOTCH CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MIX OF UNIQUE BRANDS AND STYLES.
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: CATHERINE CURAN NEW YORK - Svetlana Silverman is a self-described "shoe addict" who prepares for a weekend trip by packing three outfits and six pairs of shoes. Until recently, Silverman, a Boston-based homemaker, shopped only in brick-and-mortar stores. But ...
CREATIVE PRESSURES; RUNNING YOUR OWN BRAND SOUNDS GLAMOROUS. BUT WHEN FOOTWEAR NEWS BROUGHT FIVE RISING DESIGNERS TOGETHER, TALK QUICKLY TURNED TO THE SHIFTING RETAIL LANDSCAPE, ELUSIVE CASH FLOW AND SOPHOMORE STRESS.(Panel Discussion)
Jan 30, 2006; ... Byline: Eric Newman Considering launching your own label? It could be time for a reality check. Thanks to a heady dose of retailer and vendor consolidation, today's crop of emerging design talent faces an increasingly difficult marketplace. Challenged with securing ...