Children’s Industries Donate $6 Million in Product to K.I.D.S. for Haiti!
by JULIA
Way to go!! K.I.D.S. has been working overtime to raise money and products for the relief efforts in Haiti and it’s paying off! Thanks to many generous companies in the fashion and footwear industries they are reaching amazing heights. I am happy to share their success with you and will continue to encourage us all to continue to contribute whatever you can….this is not going to be a quick fix and the Haiti…
Major Earthquake Hits Haiti, Kids in Distressed Situations Responds Immediately and Asks for Donations to Support Relief Efforts
by JULIA
Janice Weinman, president of K.I.D.S. asked me to post this and of course I am doing so immediately! We encourage everyone to do something to help the people of Haiti as they need it now more than ever! I cannot believe how many people are affected by the tragidy that took place there last week…especially being in Miami. There are so many families here who are missing loved ones…do your part. Help. We are put…
Kids in Distress Annual Gala – $1.15 Million Raised!!
by JULIA
Unfortunately I couldn’t be there this year, but I am so happy to announce that K.I.D.S. annual gala raised over a million dollars!! Congrats to the hard working team…hopefully next year will be even better!! K.I.D.S. and Fashion Delivers Annual Gala Surpasses Goal, $1.15 Million Raised Honoring Industry Leaders - Charities Provide New Products to Families in Need Nationwide - Honorees John…
I’m off to NYC!!
by JULIA
So I hope all of you who were out in Vegas for WSA had a great time! I hear it was a little slow compared to even the one in February. I have a couple of industry friends who attended who will be contributing a few articles about the show and hopefully will be able to get them up over the next few days. I personally am sad that I didn’t make it out there and I hear that the Zappos party was really really fun! Oh well….there is always ne…
K.I.D.S. Honors Three Exemplary Women at June 2 Fundraising Luncheon….I was there!
by JULIA
I had such a great time at the K.I.D.S. luncheon on Tuesday. The long day was totally worth it. It was truly inspiring to be sitting in a room with so many successful, charitable and wonderful women. Janice was so thankful to all that traveled to make the event. She never stopped looking around the room to make sure everyone was happy and taken care of. It is always inspiring to see how much she appreciates everyone who p…
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…
Press Release! b michael – Featured Couture Designer, 6th Annual Fashion On The Square –San Francisco, CA
by JULIA
Our friends at K.I.D.S. sure our staying busy and we love what they are doing! K.I.D.S. is partnering with Fashion Delivers and Wardrobe for Opportunity to continue to raise awareness and product for those of us who are less fortunate. Awesome! Keep up the good work!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE b michael – Featured Couture Designer 6th Annual Fashion On The Square –San Francisco, CA (San Francisco, May 7 2009) The 6…
KIDS-Provides Donation of 400 Pairs of Stride Rite Shoes!
by JULIA
New York State First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson (right)is joined by Janice Weinman, president of Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc., (K.I.D.S.) presenting sneakers donated by Stride Rite Children’s Group, Inc. to the statewide winners of Healthy Steps to Albany: First Lady’s Challenge at the Governor’s Mansion in Albany. From March, 9th to April 17, 2009, nearly 270 classrooms of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders p…
Press Release-K.I.D.S. to Honor Three Exemplary Women at June 2 Fundraising Luncheon
by JULIA
Peter Paris, VP of Marketing for K.I.D.S. (Kids in Distressed Situations) emailed me this morning to inform me that they will be honoring Connie Rishwain who is the president for UGGS and Simple Shoes for her contributions helping their cause. Congrats to Connie as well as the other honorary recipients!! It’s people like you who encourage us all to make a difference! Thanks to Peter for sharing!! K.I.D.S.…
Thank You MIA Shoes!!!
by JULIA
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Press Release by Kids in Distressed Situations
by JULIA
Press Release from K.I.D.S. following Magic - Thought it would be useful information for all. Analyst Predicts Retail Sales Will Decline Up to 6% in 2009, Identifies Key Factors to Influence Retailing at K.I.D.S. Industry Seminar Las Vegas, February 18, 2009 – The unexpected rebound in U.S. retail sales in January will not continue according to Piper Jaffray Companies analyst Jeffrey Klinefelter, who tol…
K.I.D.S. and MAGIC
by JULIA
Julia, Janice Weinman-President of K.I.D.S., Ally I was so happy to see the support for Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) at the Magic Show! Shoebizness.com and Pearl and Company will be partnering with K.I.D.S. in the upcoming year in many ways to encourage product donation by companies in the footwear industry. Now, more than ever, people need our support! If you are a retailer or a wholesaler and are not s…
In Case You are Wondering…
by JULIA
Great people deserve to get noticed! The links on this site are not paid advertisers. I personally have a goal to keep shoebizness.com completely unbiased in order for our subscribers to know that what we post is what we believe. The links on either side are companies that are not directly related to the footwear industry but are worth knowing! I believe in giving back to the community and recognizing those that do…
