Footwear News

View more issues:

Articles in July, 2005 issue of Footwear News

• COMFORT BUZZ: SPORTING GROUP... DESERT BLOOM... GLOB-TROTTING.
• SNEAKER SAVVY; 10 QUESTIONS : FROM CUSTOMIZATION TO CLASSIC KICKS, BOBBITO GARCIA KNOWS; A THING OR TWO ABOUT ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR -- JUST ASK HIM.(Interview)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• STAR ATTRACTION; THE ULTRA-COMPETITIVE DESIGN WORLD IS FORCING SOME FASHION HOUSES TO SWEETEN THEIR INTERNSHIPS, EYE TRADE SCHOOLS -- AND, YES, EVEN RAID RIVALS FOR TOP TALENT.
  by McGregor, Paloma
• CLARIFICATION.
• POINT, CLICK, SELL; CHILDREN'S : FOOTWEAR RETAILERS ARE BUILDING A PRESENCE ONLINE WITH MOM-FRIENDLY SITES, DIVERSE PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND A FOCUS ON THE ALL-IMPORTANT FIT.
  by Carr, Kristen
• ROCKY REVS UP FOR WSA PUSH.(Rocky Shoes and Boots Inc.)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• CONTRIBUTORS.
• THE FN LIST; RUSH HOUR: THE MOST POPULAR U.S. EXTREME SPORTS IN 2004.(fanfare )
• FASHION FIRST SHOW POSTPONED BY APLF.(Asia Pacific Leather Fair)(Brief Article)
  by Abel, Katie
• FOOTNOTES: PAZZO UNVEILS NEW COLLECTION ... FINANCO TAPS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR ... NPD ACQUIRES STS MARKET RESEARCH ...
• SMOTA BUYERS SEEK NEW SPRING STYLES.(Shoe Market of the Americas)(Brief Article)
  by Forman, Ellen
• BACK TO THE FUTURE; WOMEN'S : THE BATA SHOE MUSEUM IS COMMEMORATING ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A MASSIVE CELEBRATION OF SOME OF THE BEST IN 20TH-CENTURY FOOTWEAR DESIGNS.
• ATHLETIC BUZZ: NEW BEGINNING... RACE DAY... HIGH TECH...(Asics Corp. will debut the grid type A)(Avia Group International Inc. will build on)(Saucony Inc. will debut the gel-kinsie)
• REBEL WITH A CAUSE; RETAIL PROFILE: MAKING SHOES SMARTER IS THE SPIRIT BEHIND ALECIA GUEVARA'S WORK.
  by Droganes, Constance
• THE NEW SHELF SPACE BATTLE; ANALYSIS: COMPETITION IS HEATING UP ON THE DEPARTMENT-STORE FLOOR AS MORE BIG MERCHANTS UNVEIL PRIVATE-LABEL FOOTWEAR LINES IN A BID TO STAY AHEAD OF THE RETAIL PACK.
  by Ramey, Joanna
• RISE AND SHINE; PATENT IS BACK IN A BIG WAY. LOOK FOR HIGH SHINE IN EYE-CATCHING COLORS ON THE BEST SPRING PUMPS, WEDGES, FLATS AND SANDALS.
• NATURAL SELECTION ; FOR SPRING '06, MEN'S DESIGNERS ARE FORGOING FLASH FOR RAW, NUDE LEATHERS AND RUSTIC FINISHES.
• HUGO BOSS STEPS UP SHOE BIZ.
  by Newman, Eric
• MEDITERRANEAN FARE.(chief designer Maurizio Dori)(Brief Article)(Interview)
  by Russak, Brian
• MORE UPSCALE FIRMS TESTING LUCK IN MEN'S FOOTWEAR ARENA.(Milan and the Pitti Uomo trade show)
  by Ilari, Alessandra; Zargani, Luisa
• BROOKS ON TRACK FOR GROWTH IN RUNNING SEGMENT.(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• NIKE'S PEREZ TALKS EXPANSION; IN FIRST ADDRESS TO ANALYSTS, CEO SAYS BRAND STILL HAS ROOM TO INCREASE ITS ATHLETIC DOMINANCE.(William Perez)
  by Newman, Eric
• JONES APPAREL TO RELAUNCH JOAN & DAVID BRAND.(Jones Apparel Group Inc.)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• GLOBE-TROTTING; STREET TALK : WHEN IT COMES TO POUNDING THE PAVEMENT IN THE BIG APPLE, TOURISTS ARE VOTING FOR MORE COMFORTABLE, WEARABLE FASHIONS.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• EXOTIC GEM ; SALES CHECK : FOOTWEAR NEWS SHADOWS THE TANNERY'S JEFF FERRARA, AKA SPUNGIE -- AND WATCHES THE DYNAMO SELL $2,500 WORTH OF SNEAKERS.
  by Bowers, Katherine
• MUSIC MAN; 10 QUESTIONS : MARK NASON'S ROCK 'N' ROLL APPROACH TO FOOTWEAR IS HELPING HIM CLIMB TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS, WITH AN EDGY, BOOTS-DRIVEN LINE.(Interview)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITY; ANALYSIS: THE HISPANIC MARKET, ONCE AN ENIGMA FOR MANY MARKETERS, IS BECOMING A BIG BUSINESS FOR A NUMBER OF FOOTWEAR COMPANIES EAGER TO CASH IN ON THE FASTEST-GROWING SEGMENT OF THE POPULATION.
  by Newman, Eric
• TREND: TOUCHSTONES.(Children's designers)(Brief Article)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• DESIGNING SPACES; AS CONSUMERS DEMAND SHOPPING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE BOTH INSPIRATIONAL AND OVER THE TOP, RETAILERS ARE RESPONDING BY CREATING ENVIRONMENTS WITH NEW AESTHETICS.
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• NATURALIZER TO REVEAL NEW IMAGE ; THE BRAND IS BOWING AN UPDATED STORE CONCEPT, FRESH AD CAMPAIGN AND TRENDIER PRODUCT.
• SPRING FLING ; TREND DIGEST : FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN TO MEXICO, INSPIRATION FOR SPRING '06 STYLES, COLORS AND MATERIALS IS WASHING ASHORE.
  by Baran, Michelle
• NYC MERCHANTS: SALES TAX ELIMINATION WON'T SPUR EXTRA BIZ.(New York City)
  by Newman, Eric
• ITALIAN FIRM TAKES IRIS STAKE.(Gibo Compagnia S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
  by Zargani, Luisa
• FOOTWEAR EXECS REAP BIG REWARDS IN '04 CEO PAYDAY.(chief executive officers)
  by Ryan, Thomas J.
• FORTUNE TELLERS; WHAT ARE THE BEST-SELLING TRENDS-TO-BE? ACCORDING TO BUYERS TRYING TO GAUGE CONSUMER INTEREST, ONLY TIME -- AND A LITTLE LUCK -- WILL TELL.
  by Baran, Michelle
• THE WAITING GAME: VENDORS BRACING FOR FEDERATED PLAN.(Federated Department Stores Inc. and May Department Stores Co.'s merger)
• POWER POINTS; CLOSET CASE : TRAINED IN THE ART OF ACUPUNCTURE AND TIRELESS ON THE TENNIS COURT, JEANNE RONAN UNDERSTANDS BOUNCING AROUND IN COMFORT.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• KENDO COOL; RETAIL PROFILE : TAKE A TRIP THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS AT KENDO, THE OUTSIDE-THE-BOX BOUTIQUE THAT HAS SNEAKER AFICIONADOS ABUZZ.
  by Daswani, Kavita
• WHOLESALE APPROACH; MEN'S: EUROPEAN LUXE PROVIDER BRUNO MAGLI PLANS TO MAXIMIZE ITS BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS SIDE BEFORE OPENING RETAIL DOORS STATESIDE AGAIN.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• POINT OF DIFFERENCE; NEWSMAKERS: AS BARNEYS NEW YORK FORGES AHEAD WITH AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS, WOMEN'S FASHION DIRECTOR JULIE GILHART IS CHARGED WITH NURTURING THE STORE'S EXCLUSIVE, ULTRA-EDGY FEEL THAT KEEPS CONSUMERS COMING BACK.(Interview)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• MULTITASKING; CHILDREN'S: FROM WATERPROOFING TO REFLECTIVE STRIPES, SHOES WITH MULTIPLE FUNCTIONAL FEATURES ARE DRIVING KIDS' FOOTWEAR SALES -- AND OFFERING PARENTS ADDED VALUE.
  by Messina, Kim
• FIRMS LOOKING FOR SPRING READ AT FFANY.(Fashion Footwear Association of New York)(Brief Article)
  by Baran, Michelle
• RETAILERS APPLAUD REEBOK/NELLY DEAL.(Reebok International Ltd strike a deal wtih Nelly Furtado)(Brief Article)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• WARMER WEATHER LIFTS RETAILERS IN JUNE.(markets)(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• 7 SUMMER PICKS.
  by Carofano, Jennifer; Mooney, Jennifer; Russak, Brian; Weilheimer, Neil
• NEW TARYN ROSE COO LOOKS TO FUEL GROWTH.(Andrew Forbes joins Taryn Rose International)(Brief Article)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• BOOT UP.(Brief Article)
• HOGAN GROWING U.S. SALES.(Brief Article)
  by Rothrock, Vicki
• GENERATION NEXT; RETAIL PROFILE : AFTER THREE-PLUS DECADES, FAMILY-RUN SHOE BOX REMAINS ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF WOMEN'S FASHION WHILE PROVIDING TOP-NOTCH SERVICE.
• REACHING UP; COMFORT : SOME MID-MARKET BRANDS ARE RATCHETING UP THEIR PRICE POINTS WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF MORE-UPSCALE COLLECTIONS.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• BRIT PACK; WOMEN'S: CONCEPT LH HAS BUILT A BUSINESS BY WORKING ONLY WITH LEADING READY-TO-WEAR LABELS .
  by Anniss, Elisa
• THE COST BENEFITS.(Brief Article)
  by Ramey, Joanna
• EMPIRE MAKER; WOMEN'S : DESPITE DISLIKING FOOTWEAR'S BUSINESS SIDE, GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI'S LOVE OF DESIGNING SHOES HAS PUT HIM AT THE HELM OF A GROWING ITALIAN COMPANY.(Interview)
  by Baran, Michelle
• COMING OF AGE; BARB'S WIRE: WHEN IT COMES TO ACCESSORIZING CONSUMERS, THE INDUSTRY NEEDS TO DISTINGUISH THE MEN FROM THE BOYS.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• DONALD J PLINER SHUFFLES TOP EXECS.(appointments)(Brief Article)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• WOLVERINE EARNINGS SOAR IN Q2.
  by Newman, Eric
• DOWN SIZING; THEY SAY THE APPLE DOESN'T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE. THAT'S CERTAINLY TRUE WHEN IT COMES TO THIS FALL'S BEST KIDS' LOOKS. WATCH FOR THE SEASON'S TOP WOMEN'S TRENDS TO CLEVERLY MAKE THEIR WAY ONTO GIRL-FRIENDLY SILHOUETTES.(Brief Article)
• DRESSING UP.(women's footwear)(Brief Article)
• HOT NUMBERS.(Stride Rite)(Brief Article)
• STUART WEITZMAN BEGINS NEW CHAPTER.(markets)
  by Abel, Katie
• WOLVERINE MOVES AHEAD WITH OUTDOOR GROWTH PLAN.(Wolverine Outdoor)(Brief Article)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• GADGET INSPECTORS; THANKS TO SOME SPLASHY DEBUTS, AVERAGE FITNESS FANS ARE GOING GAGA FOR HIGH-TECH FOOTWEAR. BUT DO RETAILERS REALLY UNDERSTAND THE EVER-ADVANCING SNEAKER TECHNOLOGY? FN GOES UNDERCOVER TO FIND OUT.
• CANDY SHOP; CLOSET CASE : NEW YORK SNEAKERHEAD TONY MILLS HAS A SERIOUS SWEET TOOTH FOR NIKE.
  by Russak, Brian
• MIRROR IMAGE; MEN'S : YOUNG DESIGN TEAMS THAT PERSONIFY THEIR OWN CORE CUSTOMERS ARE HELPING TAKE SOME OF THE GUESSWORK OUT OF BRAND BUILDING AT THEIR HIP FOOTWEAR LABELS.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• THE RETAIL EXPERIENCE.(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• CHILDREN'S BUZZ: ALL FOR ONE... ... FLIPPED OUT... WASH AND WEAR...
• SWEET TALK; RETAILERS WHO PERSUADE SHOPPERS TO BUY MORE THAN THEY PLANNED ARE WINNING AT THE REGISTER. BUT DOING SO TAKES A CERTAIN GIFT FOR GAB.
  by Scardino, Emily
• FOOTWEAR PLUS HALTS PUBLICATION.(Earnshaw)(Brief Article)
  by Abel, Katie
• HEAT WAVE; ON THE VERGE OF TURNING 50, RODO TURNS UP THE TEMPERATURE WITH A KEEN EYE TO TACKLING THE U.S. MARKET.
  by Russak, Brian
• INSIDER.
  by Bell, Carrie; Russak, Brian
• SENATE PANEL RECOMMENDS CAFTA PASSAGE.(Central American Free Trade Agreement)(Brief Article)
  by Ellis, Kristi
• HOLLYWOULD SECURES OUTSIDE INVESTMENT.(finance)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• BEYONCE TO BOW SHOE LINE FOR SPRING '06; HOUSE OF BRANDS NABS LICENSE FOR STAR'S "YOUNG CONTEMPORARY" COLLECTION OF EVENING AND CASUAL LOOKS PRICED FROM $80 TO $150.
  by Russak, Brian
• ON TAKING THE HIGH ROAD ; COMFORT : FASHION RULES AT COMFORT BRAND ELIZABETH BARTLETT, WHERE STYLISH HEELS ARE DE RIGEUR.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• COURTING STYLE; ATHLETIC : FOR SPRING '06, A TRIO OF OLD-SCHOOL TENNIS BRANDS IS SERVING UP FOOTWEAR COLLECTIONS AIMED AT SPORTY, PREPPY CONSUMERS.
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• GOLD MINE; DUBAI, LOCATED IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, IS PROVING TO BE A VAST, POPULOUS MARKET RIPE FOR MEGA-DEVELOPMENTS.
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• SMALL WORLD; ATHLETIC : COOL-HUNTING SNEAKER FREAKS AROUND THE GLOBE ARE TAKING THEIR LATEST OBSESSIONS ONLINE -- AND DISCOVERING THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE.
• TURN, TURN, TURN; CHILDREN'S : VENDORS ARE SHAKING UP TRADITIONAL SELLING SEASONS WITH NEW FOOTWEAR COLLECTIONS THAT BRING FRESH PRODUCT TO SHELVES YEAR ROUND.
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• SHOE STUDIO GROUP OPENING NEW DOORS.(Brief Article)
  by Anniss, Elisa
• BEYOND VEGAS; SIN CITY IS THE BACKDROP. WSA IS THE STAGE. BUT THE REAL DRAMA IS HAPPENING OFF THE CONVENTION FLOOR.
  by Atmore, Michael

• 1
• 2