Nation of Niches
Through localization efforts, major retailers look to win back a diversifying consumer base.
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Crazy for Boots
Maximum coverage proved last year’s hottest ticket. Will this footwear’s popularity endure?
Timing, traffic and turmoil spark debate over which trade show will emerge as the national leader.
Where will you be, come February 2? With both WSA and FFANY now scheduled to take place Feb. 2-4, 2010 (and overlapping again Aug. 3-5), both fashion footwear vendors and buyers will have to make the choice between Las Vegas and New York or split their resources among the two. The general sentiment? This isn’t a good thing—especially if you are of the belief that a national trade show is the ideal forum for the industry to exchange ideas, make deals, and discover new trends, brands and partners in an atmosphere that generates excitement for the upcoming season.
The Main Event?
Timing, traffic and turmoil spark debate over which trade show will emerge as the national leader.
