The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) announced that by March of 2010 it will move its offices from its present location in Columbia, MD. The Executive Committee of NSRA has chosen the hometown of NSRA Chairman Alan Miklofsky, Tucson, AZ, as its new location.
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]At rail stations and shopping malls around the world, reports are popping up of people, particularly young children, getting their toes caught in escalators. The one common theme seems to be the clunky soft-soled clogs known by the name of the most popular brand, Crocs.
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]Doctors, nurses and other hospital workers spend hours on their feet serving patients, making comfortable, durable shoes worn on the job an absolute necessity. Luckily, Crocs, Inc. recently introduced two new shoe models specifically designed without holes to meet stringent workplace dress code requirements — the Specialist and the Specialist Vent from the Crocs Work line.
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(TrendHunter.com) Crocs, the clunky, plastic shoes that have gained popularity worldwide are branching out into apparel now. The new clothing, “Croslite RT” (relaxed technology) will be made from the same material as the shoes “to create a breathable, sweat and heat resistant yarn, promising a long life filled with U…
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]Retailer Payless ShoeSource Inc. said Friday it had completed its acquisition of competing shoe store chain owner The Stride Rite Corp. via TheBostonChannel
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – With 100,000 pairs of designer shoes across 10,000 square feet, it is a footwear celebration that not only dwarfs the collection of Imelda Marcos, it warrants its own postal code.
New York City’s famed Saks Fifth Avenue department store opened its new shoe floor on Friday, where prices range from $210 for a pair of Stuart Weitzman shoes up to several thousand dollars for Chanel boots.
“I think it’s amazing. I was a little overwhelmed at first,” said Kristin Atkinson, 21, who works in public relations and lives in Manhattan. “It’s hard to pick just one because high-end shoes are the best. You can’t go wrong.”
With three times more shoes and brands like Jimmy Choo, Christian Dior, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Dolce and Gabbana, Jonathan Kelsey and Burberry, women could be heard proclaiming it “shoe heaven.”
“Wow, I have been coming to Saks to buy shoes for like 20 years so this is great. The more the better,” said Terry Gallo, who lives in Manhattan and works in advertising.
“I have very narrow feet so I am limited to brands like Ferragamo, Prada and Stuart Weitzman. The rest of it I look at, it’s like candy but I can’t have it.”
In a marketing ploy with the U.S. Postal Service, the eighth floor department has the ZIP code 10022-SHOE, along with an express elevator, a VIP shopping room, expert shoe repair and two cafes.
“I don’t think any of us could have dreamed we would have our own ZIP code associated with a shoe department,” said Steve Sadove, chief executive of Saks, who helped officially open the floor with “Will and Grace” actress Debra Messing.
But while the Saks designer collection well and truly overshadows the 1,500 pairs of shoes found in former Philippine first lady Marcos’ closet, it is still only half the size of Macy’s shoe collection, which extends beyond designer shoes.
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(TrendHunter.com) Now you can find out what a day in Paris Hilton’s shoes feels like!
Hilton hasn’t reached her goal of superceding her father in riches yet, but she’s not even close to giving up that aspiration. The 25 year old hotel heiress is planning her next venture — in early 2008, the Simple Life star will …
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]Shoe makers and many retailers should get a boost from back-to-school sales this year, as students are expected to gravitate toward casual athletic shoes including Vans or Keds and away from higher-priced technical sneakers.
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]Newindpress (subscription), India -NEW YORK: Celebrity socialite Paris Hilton is planning to bring out her own line in footwear. The 25-year-old hotel heiress is joining forces with Antebi …
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