The Daily 5 – All about the good news!!

Long Island-based designer Steve Madden has decided to expand the items available under his line of footwear and accessories by adding women’s jewelry to the company’s portfolio this fall. The new line is the product of a partnership with Lucas Design international.  Daniel Landver, the CEO of Lucas Design says: “[We are] very excited at the opportunity to create unique fashion jewelry for the Steve Madden customer.” I am very curious to see what they come up with!

Check John Turnbull’s interveiw out. He’s a buyer for  BuySkateShoes.com and talks about 2010 trends. Online retailers like BuySkateShoes.com sell a ton of skate shoes to customers who can’t find kicks locally. TransWorld Business reached out to John Turnbull to hear what their site’s customers were into in 2009 and what he expects to move the sales needle in 2010. Good expectations are up in the air!

New footwear store steps into El Dorado Hills  and folks can now step out in style with designer shoes from Italy and Brazil without traveling to regional shopping malls. Bella Talloni has “something for everybody, from comfort Aerosoles and Cole Haan to high-fashion men’s and women’s shoes. Wishes of steps and steps  of success!

After the successful House of Harlow 1960 jewelry line, Nicole Richie is expanding her fashion empire with a Winter Kate apparel line and shoes for House of Harlow in mid-March. A fashion line “was always something that was a long-term plan. I’ve always known I wanted to design clothes,” Richie says. Hopefully the new lines are a success!!

 In UK, Footwear industry has a new market analysis released, Satisfaction Index 2010: Footwear – a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com. It has the scope to measure and rank costumer satisfaction. During a recession keeping your customers satisfied and retaining them is vital for survival. Retailers need to understand how they satisfy their shoppers and increase customer loyalty. Want to verify how much are you gratifying your custumers? That’s a great tip… )