UK Foot Locker ad. Cute.

How many employees does Footlocker currently put to work? According to various reports, Footlocker employees a 40,198 people internationally.  Pretty impressive.

What brand of boots did Angelina Jolie wear in the movie “Tomb Raider”? The correct answer is Justin Boots in a size 8.5. According to this freaky website www.celebrityshoesize.com, the below pics are actually the boots which were auctioned off on Ebay. Odd but some how interesting.
 

How many individuals did Retail Shoe Stores employ as of 2006? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2006 the Retail Shoe industry emplyeed close to 182,000 people….even more interesting the projected number by 2016 is just shy of 149,000 poeple! A decrease of almost 30k…..hopefully they will all be working for Zappos and the various other online shoe stores!

What was the dollar amount generated the first year Fisher Camuto Corporation was formed in 1977?  The company founded by Jerome Fisher and Vince Camuto grossed a whopping $9million in sales according to the website fundinguniverse.com. Pretty amazing by todays standards, but ridiculously amazing in 1977!

What company is the leading manufacturer of theater and dance footwear? The correct answer is Capezio/Ballet Makers Inc. The company was founded waaay back in 1877 and according to their website, “Ballet Makers Incorporated is dedicated to the performer in dance, theater and recreation.”

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