Footwear News articles from April 2009

Footwear News archives from April 2009

FN.(Footwear News)(Brief article)
April 13, 2009... FOOTWEAR NEWS VOL. 65 NO. 14 WWW.FOOTWEARNEWS.COM 2 Designers Hit the Web to Boost Biz APRIL 13, 2009 British Might In a Footwear News exclusive, Kurt Geiger CEO Neil Clifford opens up about his bold growth strategy,...

Designers Up Web Focus.
April 13, 2009... Byline: LINDSAY E. SAMMON New footwear brands are banking on Internet boutiques to boost business in tough times. NEW YORK Expanding into brick-and-mortar in today's economy is a gamble for many footwear designers, but...

Legal Wrangling Continues For Collective, Adidas.(Collective Brands Inc.)(adidas-Salomon AG)
April 13, 2009... Byline: JESSICA PALLAY With contributions from Matthew Lynch NEW YORK After years of legal tangling over trademark infringement, it appears that Adidas AG and Collective Brands Inc. are far from done in court. An Oregon district judge...

Insider.
April 13, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Ernst Beaudry and Wayne Niemi With contributions from Meghan Cass Got tips? Email jennifer_beaudry@condenast.com or wayne_niemi@ condenast.com Frisoni Frisson at Bergdorf Roger Vivier creative director Bruno...

Dr. Martens Gaining Fashion Momentum.(Interview)
April 13, 2009... Byline: ELISA ANNISS LONDON Dr. Martens is making a recession resurgence, thanks to changing fashion trends and high-profile celebrity endorsements. Much of the heat surrounding the brand is centered on Europe and Asia, while...

Buyers Stay Cautious At Hong Kong Show.(Asia Pacific Leather Fair Ltd)
April 13, 2009... Byline: ANDREA LI HONG KONG Shoe buyers at this year's APLF fair were playing it safe as they combed through the assortment of footwear options. About 30,000 visitors attended one of the world's largest international leather...

The English Channel.(dialogue with Neil Clifford of Kurt Geiger)(Interview)
April 13, 2009... Byline: ELISA ANNISS Despite a global economic downturn, Kurt Geiger CEO Neil Clifford is taking his retail formula to new markets, expanding the company's wholesale business and setting his sights on the U.S. LONDON Neil...

Hanging Tough.(Hanig's Footwear Inc.)(Company overview)
April 13, 2009... Byline: LINDSAY E. SAMMON Independent Spotlight: After 65 years in business, Hanig's Footwear continues to be a retail force in the competitive Chicago market. NEW YORK Independents may be facing some serious obstacles, but...

Road Warriors.(Photograph)
April 13, 2009... Byline: Photographed by THOMAS IANNACCONE Market Editor: Barbara Schneider-Levy Creative Director: Regina Smith Popp Workboot brands are giving the lunch-pail crowd tough-as-nails looks that are worth every penny. These versatile...

Stimulating Work.
April 13, 2009... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy President Obama's plan to rebuild America's infrastructure will likely mean a new crop of blue-collar jobs and more customers for the workboot market. Washington is hoping its $787 billion economic...

Work: Buzz.(briefs)(D3o Lab)(Timberland Pro )
April 13, 2009... Core Values Wolverine World Wide is reliving its fashion past with the launch of the 1,000 Mile Collection, a series of high-end men's looks inspired by the Rockford, Mich.-based brand's 125-plus years. The debut fall '09 line is...

On The Job.(Photograph)
April 13, 2009... Byline: Photographed by JOHN AQUINO and GEORGE CHINSEE. The duty shoe market is delivering both performance and style this season with a focus on clogs and athletic looks. These slip-resistant styles for men and women are designed to keep...

Painter's Sole.
April 13, 2009... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy For shoe collector Rita Pearl Lerman, art really does imitate life. When Rita Pearl Lerman signed up for an art class 15 years ago, she had no idea she was about to embark on a footwear odyssey. Given an...

Women's: Buzz.(briefs)(Guillaumehinfray.com)(All Black Footwear)
April 13, 2009... Cuff Luck Milan-based footwear designer Guillaume Hinfray , known for his signature body-piercing design accents, is branching into leather jewelry with a collection of cuffs. The chunky bracelets, available in black, light-brown and...

Taking Stock:.(briefs)(Survey)
April 13, 2009... The Bottom Line on the Shoe Biz RETAIL RETURNS TO NYC: With rents on the decline in New York, there is plenty of cheap space available for retailers on the prowl. Jones Apparel Group is one that's taking advantage of the increased...

Trading Report:.(Statistical table)
April 13, 2009... For 4/2/09 4/8/09 High*****Low*****Retailers*****PE*****Volume*****Last*****Change (52-Week)***************(in thousands)********** 91.75*****34.68*****Amazon.com*****50.7*****340,346*****76.98*****3.48 ...

Challenges Continue For Majors In March.
April 13, 2009... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD NEW YORK Despite a few flickers of encouraging news, there wasn't much to rejoice about when footwear and apparel retailers reported March comparable-store sales on Thursday. High unemployment and a...

Fore Site: The Most Promising Retail Markets In The U.S.
April 13, 2009... Many retailers are starting to look beyond today's recession to find tomorrow's growth areas. Asia and the Middle East have both emerged as prime targets, but don't count out the U.S. yet. Below are 10 metropolitan areas that offer the best...

Trading Report:.(Statistical data)
April 6, 2009... For 3/26/09 4/1/09 High*****Low*****Retailers*****PE*****Volume*****Last*****Change (52-Week)***************(in thousands)********** 91.75*****34.68*****Amazon.com*****49.3*****395,591*****73.50*****1.10 ...

Designer Inspirations 2009.
April 6, 2009... Byline: Regina Smith Popp MANOLO BLAHNIK Where he goes to find free inspiration: "There are hundreds of small museums I could go to, places like Sir John Soames, which is my favorite. Or the Wallace Collection, where they have...