The December 2024 Issue of Footwear Plus
Let’s Dance: Balletcore Takes Center Stage | The Sons Also Rise: The Habre Brothers are Building Big | MIdwest Nice: V&A Bootery’s Late Bill Van Dis | Moto City: New Yorkers Shift into Boot Gear | What’s Selling: Boutiques
The ’Zoo Keeper
Bill Van Dis, long-time owner of V&A Bootery of Kalamazoo, MI, leaves behind a rich independent retailer legacy.
Destination Dallas
Five shows combine to create the largest head-to-toe fashion marketplace in the U.S.
Ladies’ Might
Two Ten WIFI grant to fund women’s only sneaker business and culture course.
Path Finder
Mark Denkler, president of the National Shoe Retailers Association, reflects on a unique journey through corporate banking and independent retailing.
Playmaker
Josh Habre, CEO of ERHCo—distributors of Django & Juliette and Ziera, and operators of Shoe Mill—is leading the third-generation family business to new and expanded heights.
Chew on This
An unexpected theme arose in the making of our latest issue: third generation-run, primarily retail businesses. There’s our Q&A (p. 10) with Josh Habre, CEO
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