1 year anniversery!! Let’s celebrate this week!
by JULIA
A bottle of Champagne from on a dress I made! haha Seems appropriate for our Happy Anniversary! Wow, I really cannot believe it has already been one year since the launch of shoebizness.com. I remember walking the floor at WSA last year attempting to explain to people what my little site is all about. Honestly, at the time I didn’t even really know yet, but I knew I was on to something! At WSA I met Sheena and then in…
Oh no! Alexander McQueen passed away…. :(
by JULIA
I know I am usually all about positive things, but I just have to share….This is terrible news! One of my favorite and one of the most beloved designers was found dead of apparent suicide in his London home today at only the age of 40. This is a huge loss for the fashion industry as McQueen was certainly one of the most influential, creative and artistic designers of our time! My heart goes out to his friends and fam…
Bandals – Independent Sales Reps
by JULIA
Position: Independent Sales Reps Date: Feb. 10, 2010 Bandals International Inc, the only fully integrated comfort sandal in the interchangeable footwear category is seeking experienced, independent footwear sales representatives to open new accounts and maintain current accounts within assigned territory. Following territories are currently available: TX, OK, LA, AR, NM New England NY, NJ, PA, WV Come…
Frontier Talent – Footwear Product Developer
by JULIA
Position: Footwear Product Developer/Merchant Date: Feb. 10, 2010 Major outdoor apparel and equipment company searching for a Footwear Product Developer/Merchant with a penchant for bringing new product lines to fruition. A passion for product and flawless aesthetic must be balanced with sharp analytical skills to identify new growth potential and seize on opportunities, based on careful examination of c…
DC Shoes – Vice President of Sales
by JULIA
Position: Vice President , Sales Location: Vista California Date: Feb. 10, 2010 Reports to: SVP Americas Sales Job Summary: Responsible for leading and overseeing DC Footwear and Apparel brand sales. Directly responsible for setting and achieving quarterly and annual revenue targets, profit goals, product initiatives and leading all sales efforts. Lead strategic planning process. Supervises Directo…
Frontier Talent – Merchandise Manager
by JULIA
Position: Merchandise Manager/Buyer Date: Feb. 10, 2010 Apparel, footwear and accessories brand with strong retail presence targeting fashion-minded youth searching for a merchandise manager/buyer to grow existing lines and set trends. Candidate must have extensive sourcing and product knowledge, and be able to juggle analytical and creative duties to drive profit. Qualifications include buying exper…
JCPenney – Sr. Designer – Juniors and Children’s Footwear
by JULIA
Position: Sr. Designer – Juniors and Children’s Footwear Date: Feb. 10, 2010 Location: Dallas, TX As part of our Product Development, Design and Sourcing teams, you’ll play a key role in building JCPenney’s customer loyalty with the development of our private and exclusive brands. We strive to continually enhance our assortments to ensure that we offer styles that inspire and reflect the lifestyles of c…
Skechers Super Bowl Commercials!
by JULIA
This video was shot right on South Beach where I live… My homie Rebo emailed me on Friday last week to let me know that Skechers would have not one, but two Super Bowl commercials airing. I have to be honest….I tried to keep an eye out for them, but I missed them both. Since the game took place practically in my backyard, you can imagine I had a few distractions! Ocean Drive is only 2 blocks from my house! Needless…
FFANY was great!!
by JULIA
Elize during her first snow….haha Elize and I had such a great time at the show this week! Spirits were up and it seems people were happy with the turnout… This was Elize’s first shoe show and she loved it! She met so many wonderful people and I believe she was quite a hit. Being from Brazil, Elize also got to experience her very first snow…..so this week was awesome and next week Elize will be shar…
Frontier Talent – Footwear Design and Development Executive
by JULIA
Position: Footwear Design and Development Executive Date: Feb. 2, 2010 Industry-leading footwear/accessories company with superior management looking for an experienced, capable leader to drive strategic initiatives as well as manage day-to-day processes. Must be well versed in development of footwear and have first-hand experience leading design teams. Ideal candidate has balance of left brain/rig…
Grupo Menbur – Independent Sales Representative
by JULIA
Position: Independent Sales Rep Date: Feb. 2, 2010 Based in Granada, Spain Grupo Menbur manufactures 3 brands. Menbur is our mid-high end line that has dressy/occasion footwear and handbags, Pilar Abril is our trendy/casual line mid-high end for footwear/handbags/belts and wallets, and Avance is our dress/occasion line for footwear and handbags at an entry level price. Position Objective: Responsi…
DC Shoes – Costing Assistant
by JULIA
Position: Costing Assistant Footwear Development Location: Vista, CA Job Description: To assist in all area’s of Footwear Costing, Cost Break Down Sheets, Costing Related Communication, etc. throughout all Sample Rounds & revisions. To provide support to the Costing Team & Process; Create Costing Spreadsheets, Costing Meeting Preparation & Attendance, Problem Solving, Inter-Departme…
Korkers – East Coast Regional Sales Manager
by JULIA
Job Title: East Coast Regional Sales Manager Industry Sector: Outdoor Footwear Reports to: Director of Sales Location: Remote Office- East Coast Looking for a “ground floor” opportunity to become a key management member of a fast-growing outdoor footwear company with an innovative, proprietary technology? Korkers Products, a Portland, Oregon based company with breakthrough patented footwear tech…
Sole Technology Inc – Product Manager etnies Girl/Sandals
by JULIA
Sole Technology, Inc. Job Posting Position Title: Product Manager etnies Girl/Sandals Department: Footwear Times when growth is bad: 1) when it’s your waist size, 2) when it’s a zit, 3) when it’s the balance on your credit card. Times when growth is good: 1) when it’s your checking account, 2) when it’s your career, 3) when it’s a department at Sole Technology! Our solid lineup of brands and gear has propelled our…
Press Release – AETREX INTRODUCES BERRIES COLLECTION
by JULIA
Go Aetrex!! Speaking to Larry’s goals from my interview with him, they just introduced a new collection and will be showing at WSA and MAGIC. For all you comfort shoe retailers, be sure to check them out and….. we will check them out and give you a review after MAGIC! SL38 Burgundy Mary Jane AETREX INTRODUCES BERRIES COLLECTION, A HIGHLY INNOVATIVE, NEW CONCEPT IN WOMEN’S FASHION COMFORT New Women’s Lin…
