Footwear News articles from January 2009

Footwear News archives from January 2009

Standing Tall.(Brief article)
January 26, 2009... Byline: Marcie Young Nearly 2 million people descended on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., last week, braving below-freezing temperatures and blustery winds, to witness Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th president of the...

Nikki's Kicks.(Nikki Blonsky)(Interview)
January 26, 2009... Byline: Lindsay E. Sammon Nikki Blonsky dishes on the shoe perks of a rising star. Twenty-year-old Nikki Blonsky went from Cold Stone Creamery employee to breakout Hollywood star almost overnight, thanks to her memorable turn as...

Treasure Island.(Leather Soul's management)(Company overview)
January 26, 2009... Byline: Jocelyn Anderson High-end retailer Leather Soul is encouraging men in Hawaii to step out of their flip-flops. Leather Soul in Hawaii is adding some high-end flair to a casual culture. Founded by owner Thomas Park in...

Ruffle Up.
January 26, 2009... Byline: Photographed by ROBERT MITRA and JOHN AQUINO. Kids' designers are feeling romantic this fall. Taking a cue from the clothing market, they're glamming up girls' T-straps, boots and ballerinas with feminine ruffle details. ...

Tracking Toschi.(Michael Toschi)
January 26, 2009... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy A decade after its debut, Michael Toschi's comfort-minded collection continues to expand with new men's styles, women's shoes and handbags. When designer Michael Toschi launched his namesake line of...

Heir To Air.(dialogue with Jason Mayden)(Interview)
January 26, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Ernst Beaudry Jason Mayden is taking Air Jordan into the future and he's been planning for it his whole life. Jason Mayden has been obsessed with Jordan shoes for 20 years. Like a lot of other kids who grew up...

Taking Stock:.
January 26, 2009... The Bottom Line on the Shoe Biz COACH'S NEW APPROACH: Coach Inc. is changing course. The New York-based firm plans to open fewer stores and sell more moderately priced products, as the "accessible luxury" brand adapts to weakening sales...

Trading Report:.(Statistical data)
January 26, 2009... For 1/15/09 1/21/09 High*****Low*****Retailers*****PE*****Volume*****Last*****Change (52-Week)***************(in thousands)********** 91.75*****34.68*****Amazon.com*****33.2*****323,988*****50.54*****2.05 ...

Bad Economy Boosts Shoe Repairs.
January 26, 2009... Byline: JOCELYN ANDERSON NEW YORK Shoe repair shops are one of the few businesses reaping the benefits of a down economy. Most of the country's 7,000 stores have seen a bigger-than-usual spike this winter, according to industry...

4 Picks.(briefs)
January 26, 2009... TOP THAT While some may argue that the shoes make the outfit, there is a passionate accessories contingent that swoons for sombreros. These beret and derby devotees will love the new exhibition at London's Victoria & Albert Museum,...

FN.
January 12, 2009... 2 WWW Cuts Jobs, Plans Restructuring FOOTWEAR NEWS VOL. 65 NO. 2 WWW.FOOTWEARNEWS.COM $10.00 Jean Scene No matter the cut or color, there's a shoe to go with every kind of denim at Bread & Butter. Here, a slingback peep-toe...

Weak Economy Stirs Up Angst Among Teens.
January 12, 2009... Byline: MEGHAN CASS With contributions from Lindsay E. Sammon and Neil Weilheimer NEW YORK With less cash coming in, juniors' consumers are on the hunt for deals when it comes to footwear purchases. Once considered...

WWW Retooling, Cuts 450.(Wolverine World Wide Inc.)
January 12, 2009... Byline: LINDSAY E. SAMMON Footwear analysts said cost-cutting efforts are a good move in a challenging economy. NEW YORK Analysts were upbeat about Wolverine World Wide Inc.'s new cost-cutting plan, which includes the...

BBC And Titan To Relaunch Jourdan.(BBC International )(Titan Industries )
January 12, 2009... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES Charles Jourdan is looking to make another comeback in the U.S. BBC International President Bob Campbell, who bought the North American rights to the label two years ago, has formed a joint venture...

On Deadline.(Product counterfeiting)(Brief article)
January 12, 2009... Shoes No. 1 on Counterfeit List Counterfeit shoes were the top category seized in 2008, accounting for 38 percent of the entire value of infringing goods, according to statistics released last Thursday by U.S. Customs & Border Protection...

Insider.(shoe introduction)(Soles4Souls donate shoes)(Zappos.com is charging )
January 12, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Ernst Beaudry and Wayne Niemi. With contributions from Jocelyn Anderson Got tips? Email jennifer_beaudry@condenast.com or wayne_niemi@ condenast.com The Parent Trap Michael Jordan has big plans for his namesake...

Dismal December Spells More Trouble For Retail.
January 12, 2009... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD With contributions from Katie Abel NEW YORK When even Wal-Mart Stores Inc. falls short of expectations, the depth of the consumer slowdown can no longer be denied. Such was the case in December, a month...

Speaking Out:.(managing financial crises)
January 12, 2009... Young shoppers sound off on the down economy, how their spending habits have changed and their favorite brands and stores. Kylee Chapa, 14 Payson, Utah On her shopping habits: "I go shopping with friends at the mall and I'll...

Get Active.(Active Ride Shop )(Company overview)
January 12, 2009... Byline: JENNIFER ERNST BEAUDRY Independent Spotlight : The Wallace family has taken Active Ride Shop from one location to 29 and they're still dreaming big. NEW YORK Twenty years ago, Active Ride Shop opened with one store in...

In The Jeans.
January 12, 2009... Byline: Photographed by JOHN AQUINO. At Bread & Butter, high-style footwear in fresh colors and bold silhouettes is putting the finishing touch on denim. CAPTION(S): FRYE's distressed leather cowboy boot. Jeans on model by...

First Fashion.
January 12, 2009... American shoe brands weigh in on what they'd like to see the Obama family wear from the first day through the first term. The inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation's 44th president will usher in a new era of politics and bring some...

Health Matters.(footwear industry)
January 12, 2009... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy The comfort market is putting the focus on wellness, with footwear and accessories designed to promote health and fitness. Wellness is the new buzzword in comfort. While the category is well established...

Taking Stock:.(financial management)(footwear industry)
January 12, 2009... The Bottom Line on the Shoe Biz TRADE TALK: Footwear executives and investors alike might have tossed away their 2008 calendars thankful to put the ruinous year behind them but the financial hangover that drove retail stocks down 31.9...

Trading Report:.
January 12, 2009... For 1/2/09 1/7/09 High*****Low*****Retailers*****PE*****Volume*****Last*****Change (52-Week)***************(in thousands)********** 91.83*****34.68*****Amazon.com*****39.3*****353,419*****56.20*****4.92 ...

Finl Relies On Cost Cuts, Upscale Styles.(Finish Line Inc. )(Financial report)
January 12, 2009... Byline: JENNIFER ERNST BEAUDRY With contributions from Alexandra Steigrad NEW YORK Performance footwear was a bright spot for Finish Line Inc. in the third quarter and the company is banking on its merchandise mix to help it stand...

Designer Resolutions 2009.
January 12, 2009... GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI New Year's vow: "To follow my own instinct more and less of what others say; to eat less fatty food; to drink less wine; to do more exercise; and to spend more time with my children." NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD New...