1.       According to Big Research, the most frequented shoe stores are Wal-Mart, Payless, Kohl’s, DSW, JC Penney and Famous Footwear! The list is based on a survey of 8,000 consumers.  Congrats to these stores…visit the link for the rest of the list! http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/#/article/footwear-news/shoe-selection-consumers-name-most-frequented-stores-2084989?navSection=footwear-news

2.       Fergie is excited about her lines with Brown Shoe and it’s nice to see a celebrity who is actively promoting their line. Having been in Brown’s showroom when Fergie was there, I know firsthand that she has been actively involved with all her lines. Congrats to Fergie and Brown on the collaboration! http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/insider-fergie-dishes-shoeing-taylor-swift-2086936

3.       Footwear News has put out their list of “must buys” which is always fun to check out! Here is the link to the women’s but to the side they have listed, kids, comfort, men’s and more! http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/womens-must-buys-buckles-2086676?navSection=footwear-news&toc_preselected=12387

4.       “We are still standing, still fighting and still energized to take on challenges” –Bob Knight, CEO Quicksilver. I love the attitude! I found this link through Footwear Plus Magazine and am happy to share the optimism! http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/news-item/829/quik-shareholder-meeting-2009

5.       Signs of stability in retail sales? Maybe….says a report posted on www.shop-eat-surf.com (seems like a very interesting website with a lot of useful information!): http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/news-item/831/data-sets-u-s-canada-retail