The Virus Diaries
A dozen leading executives are pivoting on the fly in a gallant effort to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. In the industry’s darkest days, they’re beacons of determination and ingenuity.
Features
Win-Win
Andy Polk, FDRA’s senior vice president and sustainability expert, on how companies can lessen their global footprint while increasing their bottom line.
The Biza Blueprint
Led by veteran independent retailers Dave and Danny Astobiza and sourcing expert Brian Jensen, the new comfort brand hits on key product, production
and distribution touchstones that make it unique among wholesale launches.
Golden in Colorado
Celebrating 50 years, Richard Polk, founder of Pedestrian Shops, has set the gold standard for the comfort specialty format, spanning selection, service, location and community outreach.
Riding the Sustainability Swell
Eco-conscious consumers are here to stay, and brands are hustling to beat their expectations on their feet—and in their hearts.
Goodwill Hunting
Two Ten Footwear Cares volunteering initiative is gathering momentum: more participants, a broader scope of events year-round and, best of all, greater good achieved.
Retail Therapy
Not your grandmother’s comfort store, The Shoe Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is a soothing shopping escape.
Work Zone
The latest work styles for Spring ’19 are ready to get the job done with the innovative comfort and safety technologies packaged in versatile styling.
Hell for High Heels
In the age of #MeToo and athleisure, are high heels teetering toward extinction?
