Recent Features
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Editor's Note
The Resolve to Evolve
Once again, our winner’s circle includes a range of design categories and retail formats that introduced breakthrough technologies, trend-setting styles and powerful brand stories as well as engaging stores worth experiencing in person.
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The Natural
John Schuler, CEO of Schuler Shoes, a chain of nine sit-and-fit emporiums in Minnesota, has created an enviable empire built the old-fashioned way—through grit, honesty and excellence.
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The 20th Annual Plus Award Winners
Recognizing outstanding achievement in design and retail.
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This Just In
Hey, Hommes
Word on the streets of Paris this season is the brighter the kicks, the bolder the statement.
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Fashion
Rustric Retreat
Cozy, comfortable slippers suitable everywhere from the bedroom to the barn.
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Editor's Note
The Shoe Traveler’s Life
How cool would it be to travel back to Langen-Bergheim, Germany, in 1774 when Johann Adam Birkenstock, the man identified in the local church archives as “subject and cobbler,” rolled out style No. 1?
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Last Word
Man with a Plan
Bob Mullaney, CEO of RG Barry Brands, makers of Dearfoams, Baggallini and Foot Petals, on turning the company from a customer-centric model into a consumer one.
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Q&A
Running Strong
Edward Kanner, CEO of Kanner Corporation—distributors of Gabor, Think!, Haflinger and Ganter—on how the family-owned distributorship of more than 50 years always goes the distance.
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Special Report
Local Color
A focus on experience and community shines bright in the brick-and-mortar battle with ecommerce.
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Be Thankful
Steve Libonati, president of Ralph Libonati Co., distributors of Blundstone, reflects how his father led him on a fruitful career path.
Industry News
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Ecco Wins Gold Medal at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
April 10, 2019Ecco took home a gold medal in the Employee Engagement category at last night’s New York Festivals TV & Film …
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Farm to Feet Sock to Support The Conservation Alliance
April 8, 2019Farm to Feet, makers of 100-percent American-made socks, has released a limited-edition sock in support of The Conservation Alliance’s, “We Keep it Wild” campaign. The …
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Nike’s Back to Future II Shoes on Display at MCA
April 5, 2019For a limited time only, the Museum of Contemporary Art Store in Chicago is displaying one of the original pair of Back to …
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BRIDGEDALE‘S MAGNETIC BREAKTHROUGH SOLVES MISSING SOCKS DILEMMA!
April 1, 2019The grim toll: millions of missing socks over the millennia without a trace. Washing machines the world over accused of …
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Ecco Reports Record Sales and Profits for 2018
March 21, 2019Ecco had a very good year in 2018—achieving record sales and reaching the highest profit in its 55-year history. Net sales …
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Famous Footwear Launches New Loyalty Program
Famous Footwear, a division of Caleres, launched Famously YOU Rewards today, a new and improved loyalty program that builds on …
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