Footwear News back issues from July 2006:
INSIDER: CARS GUY...TERRENCE ABOUT TOWN...SEEN.(internationally renowned sneakerographer)
Jul 03, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak, Eric Newman Madonna last week brought her "Confessions" tour to New York's Madison Square Garden. Final wardrobe tally for Madge? Seven costume changes (most of them by Jean Paul Gaultier, who designed some 30 looks in all for the erstwhile Material Girl ...
NEIMAN MARCUS TO BOW CONTEMPORARY CONCEPT.(Neiman Marcus Group Inc.)(Brief article)
Jul 10, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - Neiman Marcus Group is making a gutsy move. The luxury retailer is prepping to launch Cusp, a new concept that will target a younger, more adventurous shopper. The footwear department, in particular, will be a departure for the ...
OPEN SEASON.(sandals for winter)(Brief article)
Jul 10, 2006 ... For fall '06, designers have declared that the sandal is no longer relegated to summer. Thicker heels, generous platforms and cold-weather materials make these summer staples all the more wearable for fall and winter. Caption(s): From top: Patent T-bar sandal by ALBERTA ...
RUBBER SOUL; FOR FIVE TEN FOUNDER CHARLES COLE, RUBBER; IS THE STUFF OF LIFE - AND THE FOUNDATION OF HIS SUCCESSFUL FOOTWEAR COMPANY.(Company overview)
Jul 10, 2006; ... Byline: Jennifer Carofano The Redlands, Calif., headquarters of Five Ten looks pretty ordinary - but what happens on the inside makes it special. It's here that Charles Cole, president and founder of the company, invents the rubbers that serve as the foundation of his ...
COLOR MY WORLD; MONOCHROMATIC 3-D PROTOTYPING IS ALREADY A CRITICAL DESIGN TOOL, BUT NOW COMPANIES CAN PRODUCE COLOR MODELS OF INSOLES THAT PAINT AN EVEN BETTER PICTURE OF THE FINAL PRODUCT.(Reebok International Ltd. uses 3 D printing technology)
Jul 10, 2006; ... Byline: Denise Power Product prototypes - so critical to the footwear design process - just took on a colorful new dimension. Canton, Mass.-based Reebok is one of the latest of a growing number of companies to adopt technology that makes 3-D molds of product parts in ...
4 PICKS: PEOPLE PERSON ... GREAT TIMING ... MTV KICKS.(exhibition of Ernesto Esposito's art collection)(Gwen Stefani launches watch line)(MTV offers Sneak Attack)
Jul 10, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak, Eric Newman, Michelle Baran PEOPLE PERSON If you've got it, show it. That's renowned footwear designer Ernesto Esposito's approach to his equally renowned art collection. "Collectors should always offer their works to be shown in museums. It ...
INSIDE DESIGN.(Brief article)
Jul 17, 2006 ... Today more than ever, footwear retailers are pushing the design envelope to capture consumer attention - and dollars. In this issue, FN highlights some of the most eye-popping concepts to ...
THE TIPPING POINT? KEY BUYERS WEIGH IN ON WHETHER RUNWAY WILL MARK NEW ERA FOR MEN'S FOOTWEAR.
Jul 17, 2006; ... Byline: ERIC NEWMAN NEW YORK - Footwear shone so brightly on the men's runways in Milan and Paris this season that industry insiders are heralding a turning point for the market. "It's a wake-up call," said Adam Derrick, creative director and co-chairman of To Boot ...
WSA BOOSTS GLOBAL PARTICIPATION.(World Shoe Association)
Jul 17, 2006 ... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES - This season's installment of the WSA show will have a decidedly international flavor. According to WSA COO Diane Stone, the association has ramped up its efforts to attract both international buyers and retailers to the show, set for ...
INSIDER: STAR SIGNS...W IN WIS...CUP FINAL.
Jul 17, 2006; ... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI, Katie Abel Reef's own Bonnie Dominguez is one of 15 designers vying to become Heidi Klum's next "in" designer on the third season of "Project Runway," which premiered last Wednesday on Bravo. Dominguez, who worked in apparel and footwear design at Nike and ...
WOLVERINE RECORDS SOLID Q2, BULLISH ON GROWTH PROSPECTS.
Jul 17, 2006 ... Byline: MEREDITH DERBY NEW YORK - While Merrell's strength again proved to be a windfall for Wolverine World Wide Inc. in the latest quarter, the company is continuing its focus on expanding the brand as it also looks to its spring '07 launch of the Patagonia line. ...
INDIA LOOKING FOR GROWTH.(Delhi International Leather Fair)
Jul 17, 2006; ... Byline: RITU UPADHYAY NEW DELHI, India - As India looks to bolster its share of the footwear export market, vendors and industry officials at last week's Delhi International Leather Fair were bullish about the country's prospects for growth. "Our main competitor, ...
COMPETITION, M&A ACTIVITY IMPACT EXEC PAY PACKAGES.
Jul 17, 2006 ... Byline: MEREDITH DERBY NEW YORK - In a year of industry consolidation and subsequent distribution challenges, footwear firms have also faced changing consumer shopping patterns. As a result, a number of top footwear executives saw changing compensation packages - in particular, ...
DESIGNING SPACES; A CROP OF FORWARD-THINKING FOOTWEAR RETAILERS PROVE THAT THERE IS LIFE BEYOND THE SLAT WALL WITH THESE INNOVATIVE INTERIOR DESIGNS.(Fila)(Searle)(DC Shoes)(Merrell)
Jul 17, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - In the last year, a number of footwear retailers have set out to make a splash with the interior design of their stores. To do it, they turned to world-class design and architecture firms to help make their abstract visions a palpable reality ....
TWICE AS NICE; A MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEAM HAS HAD SO MUCH SUCCESS WITH A CHILDREN'S FOOTWEAR STORE AND A KIDS' BOUTIQUE, THEY'RE EXPANDING INTO A LARGER SPACE THAT PLAYS UP BOTH.(Company overview)
Jul 17, 2006; ... Byline: Sari Anne Tuschman Name: Rocky Mountain Kids Shoes Address: 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colo. Square footage: 1,200 Established: August 2001 Owners: Connie Allen and Stephanie Honness Footwear brands: Acorn, Bobux, ...
LUXE LIFE: HIGH-END LABELS WITH THE BEST ENVIRONMENTS.
Jul 17, 2006 ... If image is everything, then surely nothing can be more important to a brand than its own stores. The Luxury Institute surveyed more than 2,000 wealthy shoppers to find out which high-end brands provided them with the "most appealing environment [in which] to interact with the brand" - ...
PLAY THINGS.(Brief article)
Jul 24, 2006 ... With bolder colors, vivid patterns and sexy silhouettes, spring '07 is a fun-packed fashion romp. Here, XOXO's gingham platform sandals. Inside the ...
A QUICK READ; WITH MORE HARD NEWS, EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND A REFRESHED LOOK, A RETOOLED FN IS READY TO MEET ITS TOUGHEST CRITICS.(Footwear News latest trends and new digest format)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Michael Atmore It's all about speed to market. In an age when fast, aggressive reporting is the key to staying on top of a complex, hard-charging marketplace, Footwear News has raised the stakes with a revamp designed to bring you the biggest stories and the ...
CONTRIBUTORS.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Jayme Thorton Photographer Jayme Thornton may have a keen instinct for producing visually charged images, but the photog's real fun begins long after the models are gone - when it's just him and a computer. For the Georgia native, who's shot for Footwear News for several years, ...
THE NEW PAYLESS; RETAILER AIMS TO RECAST ITSELF AS A SPECIALTY PLAYER WITH UPDATED DESIGN, MERCHANDISING.(Payless ShoeSource merchandising plan)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - In its most dramatic reimaging to date, Payless ShoeSource last week unveiled its fresh store design and merchandising plan. The new concept, dubbed Payless Fashion Lab, caps off the series of new initiatives engineered by President ...
CAN ATHLETIC STORES SAY GOODBYE TO BOGOS?
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: LOIS SAKANY NEW YORK - Despite rumblings of a difficult retail environment, athletic footwear stores do not plan to be overly aggressive with promotions this fall. Heading into back-to-school, retailers say they will focus on launching more innovative ...
MID-EAST CONFLICT HITS ISRAELI MANUFACTURERS.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: BARBARA SCHNEIDER-LEVY NEW YORK - The impact of the ongoing violence in the Middle East is being felt by Israeli footwear manufacturers. A number of companies located in the northern region of Israel - where many of the bombings have occurred - told Footwear ...
NEW NINE WEST STORE DESIGN TO BEGIN ROLLING OUT IN AUGUST.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NEW YORK - Nine West is ready to put on a new face. After a year of research and refinement, the brand is set to introduce its latest store concept with a soft opening next month in San Francisco. The brand's big push will come in ...
WSA NEWCOMERS LOOK TO FIND MARKET NICHE.(World Shoe Association)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: FN STAFF, With contributions by Katie Abel, Eric Newman, Janan Sheria and Wayne Niemi NEW YORK - A slew of new brands are hoping to make a splash at this edition of the WSA show. When the show kicks off Aug. 1, 254 new exhibitors - 176 on the main floor at ...
MEDIABANK: BRING IT BACK...FATHER & SONS...IN HER SHOES.(Jimmy Choo 2006 advertisements)(Father and Sons commercial advertisement)(Nina footwear sponsor and advertisement)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Russak, Eric Newman Jimmy Choo reteamed with Hollywood director and sometime-photographer Brett Ratner for its fall '06 ads, which star model/actress Molly Sims and legendary producer Quincy Jones. (The "X-Men: The Last Stand" helmsman also shot Choo's spring '06 ...
RETAILERS: GOOD TIMING FOR TEVA OVERHAUL.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES - Teva is taking a new direction for spring '07. For the first time, the brand, a division of Goleta, Calif.-based Deckers, will introduce product and marketing specifically designed for a younger, "new outdoor athlete," according to ...
ECCO LOOKING TO MAKE UP LOST GROUND IN WOMEN'S.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: BARBARA SCHNEIDER-LEVY NEW YORK - After 15 years in the U.S., Danish comfort brand Ecco is ready to tackle one of its biggest challenges to date: the women's market. Under the direction of U.S. President Tom Nelson, the company is aggressively going after the ...
AEROSOLES TO DEBUT GLOBAL FLAGSHIP STORES; BIG DOG HOLDING HAS DOUBLED THE CHAIN'S SIZE - AND REDEFINED THE SCOPE OF THE COMFORT MARKET.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES - Aerosoles is on a mission to increase the visibility of its re-energized product line. In an exclusive interview with Footwear News, CEO Jules Schneider said the Edison, N.J.-based company is embarking on a global retail push that ...
SHOP TALK: PUMA'S BIG U.S. PUSH ... MOVING OUT TO THE SHAK ... TESTONI RETURNS TO NYC.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda, Eleanor Boyer, Janan Sheria Puma's Big U.S. Push Hoping to continue its momentum in the U.S. market, Puma is beefing up its retail roster. The brand opened four new doors this month, bringing its total store count to 35. The units, located in ...
GENESCO'S ESTEPA STEPS IT UP; THE RETAIL VETERAN WEIGHS IN ON RAPIDLY EXPANDING JOURNEYS, LEAPING INTO NEW TERRITORY WITH ITS SHI CHAIN AND STAYING IN TUNE WITH TEENS.(Interview)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: NATALIE ZMUDA NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On a warm June day, Cool Springs Galleria is bustling with kids out of school for the summer. At Journeys, they're scoping out a display of Crocs - likely the most extensive collection to be found in the mall - while music ...
AIRPORT RETAIL TAKES OFF; WITH A RECORD NUMBER OF TRAVELERS HITTING THE SKIES, MORE FOOTWEAR FIRMS ARE CASHING IN ON THIS GROWING CATEGORY.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: GREG LINDSAY NEW YORK - Travelers departing from London Heathrow's Terminal 3 are greeted with duty-free's equivalent of Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory the moment they step through passport control. A winding path leads to a huge luxury shopping mall that is home to ...
THE REAL TEST; WHY RETAILERS GAMBLING ON NEW STORE CONCEPTS CAREFULLY RESEARCH AND REFINE THEIR IDEAS BEFORE ROLLING THEM OUT TO A MUCH BIGGER AUDIENCE.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Amy S. Choi The stakes are higher than ever. Retailers considering new store concepts or designs face a number of hurdles prior to a nationwide blitz. There are skeptical landlords, local real estate brokers and developers to impress, a demanding Wall Street ...
NAKED TRUTH; TOP DESIGNER BRANDS ONCE SCOFFED AT THE OFF-PRICE CHANNEL. SO WHY ARE SO MANY OF THEM SUDDENLY EMBRACING IT?
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Emily Scardino What do Marc Jacobs, Giuseppe Zanotti and Prada have in common? More than just their prestigious names. They're all currently being sold at off-price retailer DSW. In a departure from the past, many high-end brands have found a home alongside ...
MALE BONDING; FN SENDS AN UNDERCOVER REPORTER TO SEE IF HIGH-END STORES ARE GIVING SOPHISTICATED MALE SHOPPERS THE ADVICE THEY NEED.
Jul 24, 2006 ... THE MODERN MAN is putting more pressure on luxury stores. From the catwalk to the curb, the fashion industry is struggling to adapt to a more confident male who is willing to be more aggressive in the styling of everything from accessories and apparel to footwear. But ...
DEARTH OF A SALESMAN; SELF-SERVICE STORES AND E-TAILERS HAVE SPARKED REDUCTIONS ON THE SALES FLOOR, AND SOME ARE CONCERNED THAT A LUCRATIVE CAREER NO LONGER EXISTS IN SELLING FOOTWEAR.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Francesca Di Meglio Will the rise of big-box do-it-yourselfers and online merchants end the need for salesmen? Some experts, as well as recent data, suggest that staffers at small independent and family shoe stores are increasingly vulnerable. ...
CANDY LAND; SATURATED COLORS, BOLD PATTERNS AND PLENTY OF SHINE MAKE SPRING '07 SHOES THE PERFECT PLAYTHINGS.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Clockwise from top: Hot pink strappy platform sandal from REPORT SIGNATURE; peep-toe patent mule with Lucite heel from TYLER RICHARD TYLER; pink satin peep-toe slingback pump with multicolored braiding detail by RODO (on model); NINE WEST's crimson satin sandal with wooden platform. ...
RENTER'S MARKET; AS AUTHENTIC VINTAGE SHOES BECOME INCREASINGLY HARD TO COME BY, RETAILERS ARE TURNING A LACK OF UNIQUE PRODUCT INTO AN ADD-ON RENTAL BUSINESS.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Michelle Baran "When I think of some of the shoes I sold!" lamented Zia Zipprin, owner of New York-based Girls Love Shoes, a vintage footwear store and rental business on the Lower East Side. Claiming some styles are "just too good to sell," Zipprin has been ...
HOOKED UP; FOOTWEAR IS THE ACCESSORY DU JOUR, AND APPAREL RETAILERS ARE EAGER TO GET IN ON THE ACTION, BUT FOR EACH BOUTIQUE THERE IS A DIFFERENT FORMULA FOR SUCCESS.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda More and more women are building their look from the ground up. As a result, adding shoes to the mix continues to drive growth for apparel boutiques that saw the trend early - many of which are now increasing their footwear selections. Meanwhile, other ...
RED HOT; CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN IS ON FIRE. WHILE HIS SCARLET SOLES HAVE INFLAMED THE LUST OF A-LIST CELEBS AND LADIES ABOUT TOWN ALIKE, THE DESIGNER PREFERS TO LET THE PRODUCT SPEAK FOR ITSELF.(Interview)
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Michelle Baran Christian Louboutin has still got it. Fourteen years after founding his red-soled, upscale women's collection, the Frenchman still has the cult following of a breakthrough designer. From avid collectors to a growing list of red-carpet regulars, ...
GROWTH SPURT; KURT GEIGER GETS SPORTY, WHILE A BERLIN-BASED EXHIBITION ORGANIZER SPIES FRESH TERRITORY IN RUSSIA.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda Luxe retailer Kurt Geiger is taking on the sports arena with a month-old, fifth-floor, 500-sq.-ft. Harrods space specializing in sneakers (shown in a rendering at right). "Harrods attracts a global consumer [who] wouldn't necessarily shop for ...
CHAOS THEORY; IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS, LF STORES HAS STRATEGICALLY EXPANDED INTO A NATIONWIDE CHAIN, PROVING THERE'S A METHOD TO ITS MERCHANDISING MADNESS.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Michelle Baran Name: LF Stores Address: 22 locations nationwide, headquartered in Los Angeles Square footage: 1,200 to 2,800, on average Established: April 2004 (company); first store opened in September 2004 Owners: Marsha ...
USING MUSES; DESIGNERS HIT THE BOOKS - AND TURNED UP THEIR BOOM BOXES - FOR SPRING INSPIRATION, WITH RETRO AND MODERN INFLUENCES BOTH IN THE MIX.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Michelle Baran Literati In creating their spring '07 collections, women's designers looked to literature for inspiration. Colors, shapes and concepts were drawn from everything from vintage publications to paperback novels. Ashley Dearborn, for one, leafed ...
BASKET CASE.(wedges basket-woven heels)(Brief article)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Tatianna Beedar Designers are grasping at straws to update next spring's wedges - literally. For 2007, they're using the material on intricate, basket-woven heels, a perfect match for picnickers as the warm weather hits. What should make the trend especially appetizing ...
AFTER THE STORM; A YEAR AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE SHOE BOUTIQUE HAS FOUND A SILVER LINING.(Ele Shoes and Accessories)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Stan Sinberg Name: Ele Shoes and Accessories Location: 3316 Magazine St., New Orleans Established: January 2005 Owners: Adele Ralston and Celeste Mikes Square footage: 1,200 Footwear brands: A.Marinelli, BCBGirls, ...
PUBLIC IMAGE; AS TEENAGERS' TASTES BECOME MORE ADVANCED, VENDORS ARE FEELING THE PRESSURE TO TAKE THEIR MARKETING PROGRAMS UP A NOTCH.(Teen Vogue)(Iconix Brand Group)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Michelle Baran Today's teens are surprisingly sophisticated - and so are the ads that attract them. Young women, armed with a command of couture, are taking their fashion cues as much from runway designers as from youthful celebrity style icons like Lindsay ...
TRACY REESE.(Interview)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Emily Scardino Tracy Reese takes shoemaking seriously. "I was scared when I started to sketch the first styles, though I like to keep challenging myself," the designer said. "Clothing? I'd gone there, but shoes take a lot of craft - in three dimensions." ...
WOMEN'S BUZZ.(World Shoe Association show)(Saloney Chandra and Arti Upadhyay)(David Isaac New York)(F by Ferragamo)
Jul 24, 2006 ... Creature Culture Fashion doesn't always mean sacrifice. Lifelong vegetarians Saloney Chandra and Arti Upadhyay have created Ahneemhl, a collection that matches their animal-friendly lifestyles. The 25-style line of women's footwear, devoid of animal products or by-products (no ...
LUCKY GIRL; MAGAZINE EDITOR HOPE GREENBERG'S COLLECTION IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.(Lucky Fashion)(Interview)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Michelle Baran What would you buy if you had the inside scoop on every single fashion trend? That's the enviable challenge Lucky Fashion Director Hope Greenberg faces. But when it comes to footwear, she's more than up to the game. "I wouldn't say I'm an ...
BRONZE AGE; LOOKING FOR A NEW SPRING NEUTRAL? THINK BRONZE. THIS SEASON, COMFORT VENDORS ARE GIVING EVERYTHING FROM CASUALS TO CAREER LOOKS A NEW ELEMENT OF SOPHISTICATION WITH A COAT OF BRONZE. FROM SUBTLE MATTE TO HIGH-SHINE FINISHES, THE METALLIC HUE GIVES FOOTWEAR A LUXE TOUCH, AND TAKES THE SUMMERTIME LOOKS WELL INTO FALL.
Jul 24, 2006 ... From top: An elasticized ballet flat by TARA SUBKOFF for EASY SPIRIT; MEPHISTO's classic moc. Clockwise from top: SFFT's strappy slingback; BLO's wedge thong sandal; glittery T-strap from Dr. SCHOLL'S; RE-MIX's crisscross wedge sandal; ballet flat with bow from FRENCH SOLE/NEW ...
CHEAPER CHIC; BEYOND LUXURY OPTIONS, WOMEN CAN NOW FIND FASHIONABLE COMFORT PRODUCT AT A PRICE.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Cheap, chic and comfortable: It's my new footwear mantra. While luxe labels such as Taryn Rose and Thierry Rabotin may be some of the hottest names in the category today, moderately priced brands - often under the $100 mark - are making fashion ...
COMFORT LA MODE; THIERRY RABOTIN HAS TAKEN A FRENCHMAN'S DESIGN PERSPECTIVE, WITH FASHION LOOKS FOR WOMEN WHO CONSIDER COMFORT A FAUX PAS.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Thierry Rabotin is the antithesis of the typical French designer - and proud of it. Instead of luring women with sexy high heels, he's selling his luxury line on its comfort features. Rabotin's designs use his signature sachetto construction and ...
SWINGING STYLES.(comfort shoes of 60s )(Brief article)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy The comfort market is bringing back the '60s this spring - but it's not a Woodstock thing. Vendors are stepping beyond traditional hippie-inspired sandals in favor of more sophisticated looks from the era, with styles that channel Jackie O. Various ...
FOREVER YOUNG; A STORE OWNER NEARING RETIREMENT AGE FOUND A NEW LEASE ON THE RETAIL LIFE BY PARTNERING WITH SOME UP-AND-COMING COMPETITORS IN THE COMFORT CATEGORY.(Shoe Fly Shoe Inc)(Company overview)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Erin Walsh Name: Lasser's Shoe Fly, Shoe Fly Boot Outlet and New Balance Altoona Location: 3415 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, Pa. Established: November 2003 Owners: Byron Lasser and Shoe Fly Shoe Inc. Square footage: 6,800 ...
WALKING WELL; MBT'S QUIRKY LOOKS AND EMPHASIS ON HEALTH ARE EARNING IT A GROWING CULT FOLLOWING, AND GRASSROOTS EFFORTS ARE MAKING SURE IT ATTRACTS AN EVEN BROADER AUDIENCE.(Tip Top Shoes)(Masai Barefoot Technology)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Feeling is believing, and believing leads to buying. That's why MBT Physiological Footwear - a line of rocker-bottom shoes touted to improve posture, relieve back pain and even reduce cellulite - is taking its fitness message to the ...
HEALTH MATTERS; FOR THERAPEUTIC FOOTWEAR VENDORS, THE DRAMATIC RISE IN DIABETES IN THE U.S. IS CREATING SIGNIFICANT SALES OPPORTUNITIES.(Drew Shoe)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. Considering the disease's direct link to poor foot health, its dramatic rise presents a tremendous opportunity for the footwear vendors that offer product that caters to this market. ...
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE; TWO CANADIAN COMPANIES ARE HOPING TO HEAT THINGS UP STATESIDE.
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Brian Dunn For Canadian companies looking to grow their sales, the U.S. might just be the land of opportunity. Montreal-based La Canadienne, known for its fashion-forward protective waterproof boots, already does about 75 percent of its business in the U.S., ...
LABOR ISSUES; A MOTHER IS FINDING THAT HIGH-HEELS ARE TAKING A BACKSEAT TO BOOTIES.(Interview)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Motherhood changes everything, and for Robyn McRae, of Irvington, N.Y., it meant a newfound perspective on pampering. Sure, her infant needs constant care, but so do McRae's feet, so she's rapidly increased her comfort-shoe wardrobe ....
COMFORT BUZZ: NICHE PLAYER ... BACK TRACK ... SAFARI ADVENTURE.(Jane Zeolla introduces shoe line)(Jacques Cohen acquires Middletown Footwear)(Tsonga USA offers shoe collection)
Jul 24, 2006 ... Niche Player Style-conscious women, frustrated by the limited choices in extended size-and-width footwear, should embrace the launch of Jane & Justine, a brand specializing in fashionable footwear in medium and wide widths up to size 13. According to Jane Zeolla, ...
FRESH FRONTS; FOUR TRI-STATE NEWCOMERS PROVE INDEPENDENTS CAN THRIVE WITH THE RIGHT APPROACH, WHETHER IT'S ASSORTING NICHE EUROPEAN PRODUCT OR DESIGNING A SPECIAL ENVIRONMENT THAT CREATES A DRAW.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Erin Clack The Shoe Garden, New York, N.Y. (West Village) New York has no shortage of standout shopping destinations for kids, but Mary McFadden, a mother of three, still felt something was missing. "As a kid, you remember how special you felt going shopping ...
SNEAK ATTACK; BOYS WILL BE BOYS - AND WITH SUMMER VACATION THE PERFECT TIME FOR PLAYING THEIR FAVORITE SPORTS, THEY'LL DEFINITELY BE WEARING SNEAKERS.
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Nia Elizabeth Shepherd With school out for the summer, boys are spending their days playing their favorite sports. Whether it's baseball, track or soccer, they want performance sneakers that fit their game plans. Not surprising, when it comes to choosing their ...
COPY THAT; OLLY SHOES' HIGH-POWERED MANAGEMENT TEAM, WHICH INCLUDES THE FOUNDEROF STAPLES, IS SELLING KIDS' FOOTWEAR BY TAKING A BIG-BUSINESS APPROACH TO THE SMALLEST SIZES.(Interview)
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Erin Clack Olly Shoes wants to play with the big boys. Though just five years old, the Toronto-based retailer plans to boost its U.S. store count to 200 (from 10) in the next seven to 10 years. It's an ambitious plan for any children's store, given today's ...
HOLLYWOOD HITS; MOTHERHOOD IS ALL THE RAGE WITH CELEBRITIES. IS IT ANY WONDER; BIG-NAME DESIGNERS ARE PUTTING OUT HIGH-END KIDS' FASHION?
Jul 24, 2006 ... Byline: Erin Clack, With additional reporting by Janan Sheria High-profile Hollywood moms - from Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani to Katie Holmes and Gwyneth Paltrow - are making kids the hottest accessories around. It's no surprise, then, that more and more top designers are ...
SHIP SHAPES.(trends in the footwear industry)(Brief article)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Erin Clack Nautical-inspired looks are set to make waves in the girls' market next spring. Designers have interpreted sea-faring fashions in laid-back styles - think clogs and canvas skimmers - as well as dressier looks, such as sophisticated sandals with elegant gold ...
KIDS' BUZZ: CHILLED OUT ... TAKING IT DOWN ... POLITICAL STEPS.(Skechers introduces sneaker line)(Steve Madden rolls out crib shoes collection)(Nine West Group Inc. comes up with ballet shoes)
Jul 24, 2006 ... Chilled Out Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based Skechers is rolling out a new series of sneakers for boys that incorporates what's described as "air cooling" technology. Dubbed Airators, each shoe features a ventilated foot bed, pumping chamber and perforated insole that fuse into a ...
HIGH PERFORMANCE; MICHAEL TOSCHI TAKES A LUXE APPROACH TO THE MEN'S CATEGORY, OFFERING SHOES THAT DEFY THE STAID REPUTATION THAT COMFORT MIGHT BRING TO MIND.(Toschi)(Interview)
Jul 24, 2006; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy When Michael Toschi launched his eponymous men's line in 1998, he knew the high-end market was the place to be. "My goal has always been to build a brand rather than to sell shoes, and to do it in the high-end luxury arena," Toschi said. But the ...