Phillips-Van Heusen is Hiring a Sr. Footwear Buyer for BASS-Spread the word!!!!
by JULIA
My new friend at PVH, Kamuela, contacted me and asked me to help her spread the word that they are hiring a Sr. Footwear Designer for their Bass brand. I spoke iwth her for a little bit and I love the fact that she is being creative about sourcing great individuals for her position. Please tell your friends and tell them to tell their friends! PVH is a great company with a lot of opportunity to grow! Also, please keep in mind t…
Notes from the Field-Building an Ark…Picking Bananas…and the Little Bits Mean A Lot
by William Weiss
This weeks contribution can really apply to any sales position and I certainly took notes myself. I fully believe that you must really break down each and every day to what needs to be done to acheive the big picture goal. Short term to reach long term….now I can’t say that I do it everyday, especially when you get thrown a million curve balls and end up in meeting that someone called you and says, “…
The daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
Still have gladiators in the inventory from last summer? Style expert Katrina Szish spotlighted some summer styles Monday on The Early Show that are sure to kick your summer into gear. Szish said gladiators are back — and not at the Coliseum. “The gladiator shoe is something we saw last season, everyone said (gladiators) are not gonna last,” Szish said. “Well, they’re back again an…
Shoebiz Trivia
by Jorge the Intern
Of what type of shoe did Mr. Gunn from Project Runaway make this remark? ”I have to say, I think they’re much more than a trend,” Gunn says, “and I think that they are so fully embedded into the culture that they’re not going anywhere, and if anything, the number of wearers will expand. Once one experiences a certain degree of comfort, one doesn’t want to go back to anything that…
How to Get a Good Deal on a Lease
by John Licata
John is always looking out for you independant retailers out there! If you see him at a show please thank him for always thinking of advice that might help. HOW TO GET A GOOD DEAL ON A LEASE I came across a couple of great articles today that I thought I’d share with our independent retailers. The first one is from Inc. magazine. You can read the read the article at Inc.com. The article details practical steps for a…
Drawn In
by JULIA
Jose wrote in this week, posing a legitimate question regarding how one creates their designs. I actually filled a position last year where a client requested a designer who preferred free hand to computer generated designs, but I know it is rare. If you have an answer for Jose’s question, please write me and let me know. This is what my site is all about…being able to help you when you would like to be expose…
Off to NYC for K.I.D.S. fundraiser and luncheon…
by JULIA
Today I am jetting to NYC to attend the K.I.D.S. Women’s in Industry Luncheon. I will be sure to get some great pictures as, Connie Rishwain, president of UGG® Australia and Simple® is recognized for her work with children. I am also excited about the other two honorees, New York State First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson and Pilar Guzmán, editor-in-chief of Cookie magazine. It’s going to be a long day for me….fly…
The daily 5. It’s all abut the good news!
by JULIA
Hello everybody! Ready for a new week? Well lets start with positive energy and good vibes! So what do you think about last night’s fashion at the MTV Movie Awards. Most of our favorite celebrities nailed it but some mmmm…not so much. Jimmy Choo’s shoes were a must as well as Chrisitian Loubotin’s. It is so fun to see what everyone rocks for these award shows. To get the full scoop, check th…
Worst Boss Ever
by JULIA
I asked Tom to write about his best boss ever and after thinking about it, he felt it would be fun for him to write about his worst boss as well. The truth is that I believe you can learn equally as much from your worst boss as you can your best boss. I have had a couple of doozies myself…It’s amazing to me what an impact a bad manager can have on a company and get away with it. I have experienced everything from verb…
