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Genesco has just gotten a foot up on the competition. Its new automated distribution center in Lebanon, Tenn. assures that it will be able to keep up with the steady [...]

Diversion of products or the sale of goods through unauthorized distribution channels plagues the footwear industry. Manufacturers of well-established brands of footwear need good distribution controls wherein only franchised dealers are allowed to sell these goods in retail. Effective distribution, in turn, not only helps exclusive retailers capture a wider market, but also maintains profit margins and brand prestige beneficial both to the manufacturer and the retailers themselves. It is thus unfortunate that this practice of product diversion is being resorted to by unscrupulous persons., NEW YORK -- Interviewing executives about product diversion within the footwear industry is akin to taking on the role of a therapist treating a dysfunctional family. Each member has his [...]

The footwear and apparel industries are gaining traction in 2010, but sellers and manufacturers realize they'll have to walk before they run. Seasonal sales will likely spike during the back-to-school [...]

NEW YORK -- Some New York City sneakerheads literally fought for a limited-edition Nike skateboarding shoe that went on sale here last week. Designed by New York-based Staple Design and [...]

NEW YORK -- Skechers is translating well in the international world. The Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based company bowed its 25th distributor-owned retail door, in Santiago, Chile, earlier this month. Skechers now [...]

MILAN -- Steve Madden is breaking new ground in Europe, eyeing the high-profile Italian market next. Footwear Europe and Export Trading, a subsidiary of Group Royer in France, which holds [...]

January 26 Footstar stock soars even as major client K-mart closes another 326 doors. February 17 Wal-Mart adds Thom McAnn to 1,500 units. February 24 Gart Sports and The Sports [...]

NEW YORK -- New York-based Claudia Ciuti has struck a deal with Betsey Johnson to produce a footwear line for fall '04. Roberto Angiolucci, president of Claudia Ciuti's operating company, [...]

A car wash may seem the unlikeliest of places for selling slippers. But Holly's Trunk, a boutique in Matt & Jeff's Hand Car Wash in Novato, Calif., has sold about [...]

Brown Shoe Trial Underway Brown Shoe Co.'s trial has kicked off with initial arguments. The trial, which began Sept. 11, pits roughly 2,000 Denver-area property owners against Brown Shoe. The [...]

Known for its tailored shirts, jackets and knitwear, British brand Ted Baker London is making a push into footwear -- and building its U.S. presence is the firm's top priority. [...]

Footwear is fast becoming the 'it' accessory for children's clothing retailers. Kids' clothing boutiques across the country are increasing the amount of shoes they carry, with many expanding on the [...]

While trying to be careful to avoid overdistribution, many of the big footwear brands are finding ways to plumb deeper into the big-box value chains. Traditional department store brands, including [...]

LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to athletic footwear, one chain's loss is another one's gain. That's certainly been the case for The Finish Line, Indianapolis, which can credit a [...]

NEW YORK -- For Rhonda Brown, luring junior footwear shoppers is all about delivering on trends faster than your competitors. It's the philosophy Brown has stuck to during Nine West's [...]

NEW YORK -- Kenneth Cole's men's sportswear business is in danger of disappearing from Dillard's. According to market sources, the Little Rock, Ark.-based department store chain and Cole's men's sportswear [...]

BOSTON -- Deceptively unassuming. Like many things about Wal-Mart, that description fits the chain's footwear department. It's relatively small, hugs the back wall of the store and has a tendency [...]

NEW YORK -- This fall, more children's footwear may be available at your local kids' clothing boutique. Footwear vendors at ENK Children's Club, held here March 9 to 11, reported [...]

NEW YORK -- Footwear suppliers are a step ahead of vendors in other categories when it comes to their sales concentration levels. According to a recent survey by CIT Commercial [...]

In an article in the Jan. 27 issue, titled 'Sporting Goods Chains Looking for Growth in New Year,' comments attributed to Foot Locker Inc. at last month's Financial Day, which [...]

LONDON -- A slow economy at home is prompting more and more North American footwear firms to take their first serious steps toward European expansion by opening new flagship stores [...]

Even though Skechers' mammoth distribution center stretches over 1.4 million square feet and processes some 45 million pairs of shoes annually, the vibe is reminiscent of a mom-and-pop storage facility: [...]

When it comes to wholesale distribution, Skechers has been very busy over the past 10 years, working its way into a who's who list of majors that cuts across channel [...]

LOS ANGELES -- While players in the West Coast ports' labor dispute came to a tentative agreement on Nov. 1, footwear vendors are still coping with the delays and added [...]

NEW YORK -- After decades of offering one of the broadest casual and dress selections possible, Rockport is now trying to parse its men's business into three more manageable pieces. [...]

NEW YORK -- You might expect eBay's list of top-10 sellers to include an overwhelming number of Pez dispenser and bobble-head collectors. But you would be wrong. Of the on-line [...]

NEW YORK -- Forget product innovation; the latest trend sweeping the footwear industry is inventory control. As retailers' second-quarter performance reports began flowing in last week, inventory management gains were [...]

BEVERLY HILLS -- Sergio Rossi might not have the kind of name recognition in the U.S. it enjoys in Europe, but, backed by Gucci Group's retail infrastructure, that's about to [...]

LEXINGTON, Mass. -- Stride Rite Corp. is looking to diversify its distribution beyond the beleaguered department store channel. 'Today, we do the majority of our business with department stores and [...]

SSL International is supporting its Scholl footcare range with a TV and press advertising campaign targeting health and body conscious women. The campaign is designed to promote the positive wellbeing [...]

As long as construction workers, electricians and other blue-collar consumers create a demand, stores around the country will continue to keep their stores stocked with name brands such as Timberland, [...]

When footwear vendors deliver late, retailers find themselves in a lose-lose situation, grasping for last-minute solutions. Many independents complain that late shipments hurt sales and leave display shelves empty, but [...]

As established domestic kids brands continue to dominate the U.S. retail scene, European vendors are left wondering how to penetrate the American market. Handicapped with a small operating budget and [...]

For consumers looking for a feel-good experience from head to toe, spas and pharmacies are becoming the place to go, even when it comes to footwear. Along with incense, herbal [...]

NEW YORK -- Nordstrom.com divided its fulfillment operations into three models over the past year, thereby improving inventory flow and offering the largest online selection of shoes in the world. [...]

As consumers continue to jump on the Eurocomfort trend in footwear, brands like Germany-based Helix are making their way to the States. Set for a spring 2001 launch, the collection [...]

NEW YORK -- Brown Shoe Co. is getting its foot further in the door at Wal-Mart -- or more precisely, 1,485 doors. The St. Louis-based firm last week said the [...]

With a new president at its helm, Emyco International is aggressively going after the United States market with fresh product and a new delivery program. Jordan Saliman, president of Emyco, [...]

Lee Smith and Dawn Caylor are out to prove that there's more to women's surf footwear than flip-flops. Smith and Caylor, chief executive officer and president, respectively, of the recently [...]

Lip-Sync With a recent move into Nordstrom and an increased sales staff, Sun Valley, Calif.,-based Two Lips Shoes is upping its ante. 'It was time,' said Ken Berard, account executive [...]

NEW YORK -- The guard is changing from J. Baker to Payless at ShopKo Stores Inc.'s leased shoe departments. Two weeks ago, Topeka, Kan.,-based Payless ShoeSource Inc. signed an agreement [...]

Reebok Ltd. ships footwear from its Asian manufacturing facilities to both the United States and Europe. It uses some of the same carriers on both routes but it deals with [...]

Brooks Sports is focused and it shows. Brooks' focus on the running industry shows through its specialized distribution channel, winning product line and grassroots marketing. Add up all the elements [...]

Jobbers, middle men who sell closeout shoe styles, are disappearing. The increase in off-price retailers and the decrease in domestic shoe manufacturers have decreased the need for jobbers. Tighter, computerized inventory control has also decreased the need for jobbers because manufacturers can sell directly to retailers., It's not easy being a jobber. Faced with diminishing clients, fewer resources and heated competition, the '90s have not been kind to dealers of the industry's hand-me-downs. Jobbers today are [...]

The UK manufacturer of Dr. Martens shoes R. Griggs and Co. has informed its US distributors that it intends to cease shipments and reassess its US distribution network. It has been suggested that Griggs is unsatisfied with its US distribution companies as some have been charging $2 over the recommended retail price in response to a price war. There are 5 main Dr. Martens distributors in the US. It is expected that litigation will result from Griggs' decision., LONDON -- Is the Doctor in? Dr. Martens that is. Talk about the brand rippled through the industry last week after several U.S. Dr. Martens distributors confirmed that they had [...]

Stride Rite Corp's decision to unify its distribution facilities in Louisville, KY, are worrying some freight haulers from Massachusettswho may lose their business. New Bedford city officials and Boston transport business executives complained that Massachusetts state officialas were not able to top Kentucky's $23 million tax break offer although Massachusetts Port Authority officials claim that they are trying to retain about 600 to 800 Stride Rite cargo boxes in their port. Stride Rite executives, however, say that they may consolidate distribution through Kentucky transportation companies.

Benetton reintroduces its footwear in the U.S. NEW YORK - The United Colors of Benetton footwear has been reintroduced into the U.S. market after a two-year absence, to be manufactured, [...]