Footwear News articles from October 2008

Footwear News archives from October 2008

DTLR Forges Ahead In Weak Climate.(Downtown Locker Room )
October 13, 2008... Byline: JENNIFER ERNST BEAUDRY NEW YORK -- The economy may be tanking and the athletic sector may be challenging, but Todd Kirssin, footwear merchandise manager for Downtown Locker Room, is still confident about business. "We...

Ffany Shoes On Sale.
October 13, 2008... Wear and Share Aquatalia by Marvin K. is harnassing the power of pink. The Italian all-weather footwear brand has teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue to support the retailer's Key to the Cure campaign, during which 2 percent of its October...

Shop Talk.
October 13, 2008... Byline: Lindsay E. Sammon. Rockport Reopens Rockport is rolling out a fresh retail concept, starting with its Tyson's Corner store in Virginia. Last Friday, the brand reopened the 1,386-sq.-ft. space, which had been closed since...

Taking Stock.
October 13, 2008... The Bottom Line on the Shoe Biz MARKET'S FEAR FACTOR: The bloodletting persisted in the stock market last week, despite the Federal Reserve's reduction in short-term interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday amid a...

Trading Report.
October 13, 2008... For 10/2/08 10/8/08 High*****Low*****Retailers*****PE*****Volume*****Last*****Change (52-Week)**********(in thousands)***** 101.09******55.35*****Amazon.com*****42.4*****604,320*****61.02*****-8.56 4.32*****0.86*****Bakers...

CFOs Hit By Impact Of Credit Crunch.
October 13, 2008... Byline: EVAN CLARK NEW YORK -- CFOs were having a difficult time getting funds to run operations even before the Wall Street meltdown and the freezing of the credit markets over the last month. According to a recent study, 41...

What's Clicking: Shoe Brands Compete For Online Attention.
October 13, 2008... Footwear brands are facing a challenging selling environment, but a number of big labels are still generating some serious buzz online. Below are the brands that popped up most in Internet searches during the month of September, according to...

Reba Rising.(Interview)
October 13, 2008... Byline: Jennifer Ernst Beaudry The Queen of Country talks breast cancer, boots and her work with Brown Shoe. There's no hiding from breast cancer -- no matter how successful or famous you are. "I think everyone has been touched...

4 Picks.(briefs)
October 6, 2008... Byline: Meghan Cass IN THE BAG New York marks the third stop for Chanel's "Mobile Art," a traveling exhibition that pays tribute to the fashion house's classic 2.55 handbag, now in its 50th year. Starting Oct. 20, Central Park's...

FN.
October 6, 2008... FOOTWEAR NEWS VOL. 64 NO. 38 WWW.FOOTWEARNEWS.COM 2 Foot Locker Ousts U.S. CEO Rick Mina CAPTION(S): High Points Designers took shoes to new heights in Milan with double platforms and extended heels. And though its models...

October 6, 2008: Retail Rattled By Worsening Financial Crisis.
October 6, 2008... Byline: NICOLE URBANOWICZ With contributions from Meredith Derby and Jennie Bell, New York, and WWD Staff, Paris NEW YORK --Wall Street's panic mode has set retailers on edge and derailed any signs of an economic recovery. ...

Fl Buys Into Skate With CCS.(Foot Locker Inc.)
October 6, 2008... Byline: MEREDITH DERBY The athletic retailer scooped up the well-known skate catalog and online retailer for $102 million. NEW YORK --With its impending purchase of direct-to-consumer business CCS, Foot Locker Inc. is showing...

Foot Locker Removes Mina As U.S. Chief.(Richard Mina left from Foot Locker Inc.)
October 6, 2008... Byline: MEREDITH DERBY NEW YORK --Richard Mina's departure from Foot Locker last week didn't shock the footwear industry. Mina, who was terminated as president and CEO of the Foot Locker Inc. USA division, effective last...

On Deadline.(appointment of Fabio Aromatici National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers)(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... Byline: --Lindsay E. Sammon ANCI Names New Director Fabio Aromatici has taken over as manager of the National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers (ANCI), effective last Wednesday. He replaced Leonardo Soana, who stepped...

Wolverine Ups Guidance.(Wolverine World Wide Inc.)
October 6, 2008... Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES --Amid reporting a 6 percent rise in third-quarter earnings, led by strong sales of its Merrell brand, Wolverine World Wide Inc. last week lifted its full-year earnings outlook. The company now...

Brands On Offense At Modacalzado.
October 6, 2008... Byline: BARBARA BARKER MADRID --To combat today's financial woes, exhibitors at Spanish trade show Modacalzado, held here Sept. 25-27, said they are working to grow market share through strengthened distribution channels, retail...

Staff Addition.(appointment of Marcie Young at FN)(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... Marcie Young has joined FN as associate editor of women's and accessories. Most recently, she worked as a reporter for the Charlotte Observer. Young holds a B.S. in journalism from Utah State University and a master's degree in journalism...

Insider.
October 6, 2008... Byline: Jennifer Ernst Beaudry and Wayne Niemi. With contributions from Angela Ranelli Got tips? Email jennifer_ernst@condenast.com or wayne_niemi@ condenast.com Man of the Hour Insider caught up with Manolo Blahnik recently...

Peak Form.(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... Call it the tower hour. Designers hit new highs on the Milan runways, creating gravity-defying looks for spring '09 that tripped up even the most skilled models. Platforms, wedges and the next generation of multi-strap gladiator footwear...

Up & Away.(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... Heels teetered on the extreme for spring, causing more than one unfortunate model to tumble to the ground. Despite some very public spills in their shows, designers stood their high grounds. Bally, Pucci and Gianfranco Ferr all displayed...

Well Suited.(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... Men's trousers surfaced periodically on the runways. But when they did, spectators took notice of the head-to-toe ensembles. Glammed up shoes were uniquely paired with long pants, cropped pants, bloomers and harem pants. CAPTION(S): ...

Ankle Worship.(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... Designers played up their ankle fetishes for spring, encasing the body part in low socks, straps and wraparound lacing systems. The ever-popular gladiator style has helped spawn a series of high-heeled sandals with multiple straps, but in...

Blue Blazes.(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... Blue has long been a fall alternative to black, but for spring, designers lightened the color. Evening dresses, shoes and accessories appeared in an array of shades, from super-light pastels to turquoise, demonstrating that the blue period is...

The Scoops.(Milan Fashion Week)(spring '09)
October 6, 2008... From backstage to the front row, Footwear News dishes all the details from Milan Fashion Week. Brits in Milan For spring, two British footwear designers unveiled their first footwear collections for top Milan fashion houses. Nicholas...

The "Best [And Worst] In Show".(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... FOOTWEAR NEWS looks at some of Milan's most memorable moments. Best Celebrity Following: Dolce & Gabbana Jennifer Lopez, Dita Von Teese, Eva Herzigova and Claudia Schiffer Best Male Model Line-Up: Emporio Armani Other...

The Reaction.
October 6, 2008... What buyers think about the footwear showcased on the Milan runways. Jeffrey Kalinsky, Founder, Jeffrey New York, Jeffrey Atlanta; Director of Designer Merchandising, Nordstrom Strongest Trends: "One trend that is going to be...

Drive Time.(dialogue with Stefan Guest )(Interview)
October 6, 2008... Byline: Jennifer Ernst Beaudry As Ecco's top golf designer, Stefan Guest brings a shot of performance and style to the greens. For Ecco Golf lead designer Stefan Guest, working on athletic footwear was always the goal -- it just took...

Commuter Culture.
October 6, 2008... Byline: Meghan Cass Faced with the mounting costs -- both economic and ecological -- of commuting to work, footwear firms are finding creative ways to reduce the burden. The daily commute is changing. Striving to reduce their...

Historic Charm.
October 6, 2008... Byline: Liza Casabona With its friendly service and nostalgic feel, Bradshaw's has won over Washington, D.C.-area parents. On the front wall of Bradshaw's Children's Shoes in Arlington, Va., a sign marks the store as the oldest...

Children's: Buzz.(briefs)
October 6, 2008... Lions Club Pediped is showing some school spirit with a special-edition soft-soled baby shoe (at left) featuring the Penn State University Nittany Lions logo. The navy-and-white shoe, which retails for $35, was inspired by the Henderson,...

Taking Stock.
October 6, 2008... The Bottom Line on the Shoe Biz STOCKS RICOCHET: Though the Senate approved a revised $700 billion economic bailout plan last Wednesday evening, investors were not impressed when the market opened on Thursday morning and sent shares down...