Relationships – How much do we compromise to keep them going?
by Ken Proctor
I gave Ken this topic because lately I have found myself asking this question in my personal life and in business. I actually asked Ken for his advice based on a specific situation I am dealing with and his advice was so simple and made so much sense. He simply asked me if the relationship was profitable….my answer was yes, so he he then said, “well then you just swallow it” in reference to taking th…
Ronan – Hot new brand for Fall ’11!
by JULIA
Love the military inspired boot! I recently met Chris Mottler, VP of Sales for new brand Ronan and had the opportunity to check it out at Coterie and I must say I liked what I saw! Ronan is launching for Fall ’11 that was founded by Michael Ball and Andrea Bernholtz of Rock & Republic. They created the line in order to apeal to a mass lux audience and wanted move away from the studs and spike inspired designs so…
Ponce Collection – The most awesome couple in the bizness!
by JULIA
“The Ponces don’t quit!” – Janice Love it! When I first met Joe and his gang out in Vegas last August, I was definitely a fan of him and his work, but after the last few months of getting to know him and his wife Janice, I have become one of their biggest fans! Joe has spent much of his career designing for brands like L.A.M.B., Tracy Reese, Velvet Angels, K-Swiss and many others but now he has fin…
New Vegan Kids Brand – Chooze
by JULIA
I received an email from Bollare PR telling me the story of a new line of kids shoes called Chooze…I am already a fan because 100% of the profit goes towards an amazing cause, the line is vegan, and it was started by a mom-entrepreneur. All good things! Check out the story below and stay tuned for future updates! Chooze will also be featured in Footwear News this week and Anna tells me they had an amazing show in Veg…
Love these sketches by Brown Shoes’ Chelsa Ziegler!
by JULIA
When I spent a couple of months working on a project for Brown Shoe around this time last year, I had the opportunity to hang out with one of their Associate Designers, Chelsa Ziegler……not only is she super cool and fun, but she is also very talented! Check out these sketchs she busted out recently while waiting for a flight in Miami. Love them!! Thanks to Chelsa for letting me share! I had to slip this in&…
How Hard Can This Be?
by Ken Proctor
Yeah…I would not have been nearly as nice as Ken! I have a real issue with people who have control issues and just love to tell people no and inforce rules. Honestly, most corporations put rules like the one Ken discusses below so that people don’t abuse them, not to be enforced on their regular clients. I am sure the execs would not be happy to find that Ken was treated in such a way, but then again, customer se…
Comments – And the Winner Is…
by JULIA
Great to get the industries support on our article about Toms vs Bobs by Skechers ….Ken and I certainly appreciate it! LinkedIn Groups Group: Footwear News Discussion: And The Winner Is…. Hear Hear Julia, small correction. If we dont speak up and out loud, why post at all. I do hope the main stream press (like in NYC Times, People Magazine, National Enquirer what ever trash people read) picks up the th…
RJ Girl Booth looks Bootyful! :)
by JULIA
Way to go Kristy Terry who designed the booth for RJ Girl this year! She is so talented!
Looki, Looki…Snooki at FN Platform
by JULIA
Snooki was at Platform yesterday debuting her slipper collection….OH man….Considering she was arrested in her slippers at least we know she truly believes in the product! Thanks to my girl Gina for texting these pics to me so I can share!
Comments – Death of Customer Service
by JULIA
I hope this will convince John that he needs to write for us more often! He generated quite a bit of buzz with his recent article on Customer Service! Check it out below and don’t be afraid to let us know what you think! LinkedIn Groups Group: Retail Industry Professionals Group Discussion: The Death of Customer Service Hiring good people is far easier than getting customer service out of them just by espousing it…
Birkenstock – Show Schedule
by JULIA
Just in case you want to know what the Birkenstock Show Schedule is….here you go!
Comments: China – Now What?
by JULIA
I wanted to share comments posted in various groups that I share articles with on LinkedIn. These comments are in response to Ken’s recent article about China….some great insight and points! Love the feedback! LinkedIn Groups Group: Footwear Industry Discussion: China – Now What? Maybe India is even more than 10 years behind China in Infrastructure development. Posted by Shashank Agraw…
You Scratch My Back and I Will Scratch Mine
by Ken Proctor
I suppose some people are just wired differently because I just don’t understand people who have no problem asking favors and actually being down right annoying about it when they are in need, but when the tables turn they will have nothing to do with helping you. Ken said I would relate to the article this week and boy do I! I have ventured into new industries a couple of time throughout my career and in the beginnin…
Video of the Day – Crazy Shoes
by JULIA
Just a fun YouTube video with some crazy shoes…. :) ** If you are at work you should mute the volume, the video has a couple naughty words. Sorry
Gee Wawa goes Red for Women
by JULIA
Today is the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day! Wear red today to support the fight against heart disease in women. http://www.goredforwomen.org/wearredday/ One of my fave shoebizness friends, Kristy Terry – posted a link to the above photo from the Gee Wawa facebook page (click above) and I just had to share! What a rockin way to represent red….LOVE. If you want to know more…
