Fine China?
Battered by escalating costs and worker shortages, footwear manufacturers brace for a tough year ahead in the People’s Republic—and begin to look elsewhere for sourcing. By Audrey Goodson
Special Report
Encore Performance
Despite unseasonably warm weather that made sales more challenging, manufacturers are setting the stage for another blockbuster boot season next fall with added styles and features. By Audrey Goodson
Keeping up with the Big Dogs
With the Internet poised to become the holiday’s most popular shopping destination, independent retailers are finding creative ways to compete with Zappos and Shoebuy.
Fighting the Good Fight
The footwear industry unites to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Show Times
The latest traffic and trend reports out of ENKWSA, FFANY, OR, TASM and FN Platform.
The Devil Inside
Smart preventative measures can keep employee theft from hurting your store’s bottom line.
Shopping Goes Social
Facebook is poised to become a booming online marketplace. Follow these top tips from social-marketing pros to set up shop and start cashing in.
Make It Rain
Rain gear retailers and manufacturers offer key tips for sunny sales in stormy weather.
Show Time!
From New York to Atlanta to Salt Lake City to Las Vegas—twice—here’s the skinny on what was trending and buzzing about shoes and shows.
