YP 210 Christmas in June Party! 30k Raised!! :)
by JULIA
Rick Paterno, Model Dashil Hernandez, Debbie Ferree, Model and Shoebizness contributor Anedie Azael Dresses were made all from WWD newspaper….Hey at least I recycle! I am trying to get everything about FFaNY week up asap, but keep getting interuppted, so bare with me! Last weeks YP party was so much fun and I was so happy to hear that the event raised more than 30k for the charity. If you were unaware, I was one o…
What we could all learn from the movie Poseidon Adventure
by Ken Proctor
Well maybe I will have to look this movie up on hulu so I can watch it! This is a great message and something that is echoed by companies that are successfully getting through these tough times…you cannot sit back and wait for things to “go back to normal”! That’s the thing about change, it CHANGES things and it will not go back to “normal” because when people go through tough…
Tony Hsieh’s NYC Book Launch
by JULIA
Congrats Sheena! First off I would like to say that I am not the best event journalist or photographer…actually I am pretty terrible. haha. I think I get caught up having fun and forget to do my job, so please forgive me. Last night was the launch party for Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh’s new book, Delivering Happiness…I wasn’t even sure I was going to make it, but when my good friend and sometime…
What Excites Me for Next Season?
by Ken Proctor
I gave Ken this topic because we are often talking about what is going on now and how business is now. I thought about looking forward which is what we all have to do in order to grow. I personally am excited about so many things coming next season and not just the shoes, but for me the continued opportunity to get to know more and more people in the industry and hear more and more stories, backgrounds, and ideas. I love the prod…
Tom’s Shoes Launching Espadrille Wedges!
by JULIA
This email came to me yesterday and I decided I would share! I love Tom’s shoes…mostly because they give a pair for every pair they sell….as most of you know! I am sure I will begin to see these cute wedges pop up as much as the orginal version….at least I hope so because that means someone in need is wearing the second pair…plus in my opinion, they are pretty cute! Hi, Yep, the rumors ar…
Vendor Appreciation Day at Zappos!
by JULIA
The bridge into downtown Louisville! I forgot my camera, so unfortunately all I have to share is pics from my Blackberry! Last week I had the great fortune of attending the Zappos vendor appreciation day in Louisville, KY. First off, let me extend a big thank you to Mike Normart for the invite! I felt like the guest of honor! Honestly, I knew I was going to have a great time, but in traditional Zappos style, they far ex…
Matisse Sheena’s Weekly (monthly) Rant – Working a Tradeshow!
by Matisse Sheena
I am sure no one is even going to read this until next week, but anyhow here you go and I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!! The disclaimer reads: “Sheena’s Weekly Rant is meant for entertainment purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of all Shoebizness contributors. Here on Shoebizness we like to highlight all different perspectives…. ” Working a Tradeshow This is usually easier sai…
Shaking the Shoe Show Tree
by Ken Proctor
I suppose I gave Ken this topic because we are heading into another tradeshow season, but also I received an email from a fan of the site who said he actually changed the plan he had to attend WSA and instead decided to do the Atlanta show because of the info he found on this site. If people are educated then they can make decisions which fit them best. That email might have been one of the biggest compliments I have received s…
Elevencouture.com! Q & A with founder Jamila Carrington Smith…
by JULIA
I met Jamila a couple weeks ago through one of the other businesses I am involved with and once I learned a bit about what she is doing, I knew I wanted to share it with you all!! A few years ago, I was in NYC for the FFaNY show and I was hanging out in the Beverly Feldman store…Wendy Williams happened to be in there that day selecting shoes for her upcoming show season and she was (not very quietly) talking about how diff…
Notes From The Field: An Important, Crucial, Potentially Life-Changing Update
by William Weiss
I just got back from the most amazing fun trip to the Zappos.com warehouse in Kentucky and I will be sharing my fine adventure with you all tomorrow!! For now, I have to say that I can’t believe how many times Vibram Five Fingers have been a subject of Will’s writings. I think he is bit obsessed…Nice to know that we can trust Will to honestly convey the pros and cons of things he loves, which is the trait of…
Naya featured in Footwear Plus Magazine!
by JULIA
This article popped into my inbox last Friday right as I spent and evening hanging out with Erin Conroy the PR girl for Brown Shoe…She was telling me how wonderful the brand is doing so far and I am happy to hear it! Check out the feature below or visit www.footwearplusmagazine.com! Congrats to Kasey Gibbs…seems like she is a great fit! Earthy Chic Kasey Gibbs joined Brown Shoe Co. to design for Natural…
Team Building at Zappos
by mike normart
Since it is a Zappos themed couple of days, I am posting Mike Normart recent article which is regarding one thing that Zappos is very good at! Team building! I find it interesting that Mike decided to introduce Mica who coincidentally has been my point of contact for my trip here to Kentucky. Even through email, I can tell Mica perfectly fits at Zappos. She has been very helpful and I am looking forward to meeting her! Kee…
Janice Weinman of K.I.D.S. goes to Haiti!! Awesome!
by JULIA
I just arrived in Louisville, KY this morning for to visit the Zappos.com warehouse for their annual vendor appreciation day which includes a tour of the warehouse and a Louisville baseball game tomorrow night. I am sure I will have a great time and I always enjoy being in new places!! I had breakfast with Janice a couple weeks ago and let me tell you K.I.D.S. is doing some amazing things this year and are busier than ever!…
VIDEO OF THE DAY
by Richard Salmon
Video of the Day!! Livestock X Puma X Ferrari from DEEP SEE on Vimeo. With a strong affinity for racing and the automotive world, Livestock founder Garry Bone was never one to hide his love of Italian sportscar manufacturer Ferrari. The culmination of an idea over the last few years comes to fruition with this Livestock x Ferrari x PUMA Mid collection. Bringing the world of automotive performance to a street level, the…
THE WEEKEND WRAP-UP
by Richard Salmon
The Weekend Wrap-Up For SS10 Acne Arch is “A combination of durable canvas uppers with practical rubber soles, these sneakers have a timeless appeal and can be dressed up or down.” look Ken lets us know “Move quickly or get out of the way!” The top five companies in the Footwear industry as measured by lowest relative performance. Some analysts believe that stocks with lower relative performance…
