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…
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…
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…
The Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2010
by mike normart
When Mike forwarded me the link to his fiance’s website, I could immediately tell she has a lot of talent for design. Her designs are beautiful! We have to give Mike props for being such a supportive guy…I can tell he is very proud! Can’t wait see more from Linda!! -Julia The Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2010 I had the great opportunity to help out with the grand opening of the Pasadena Showcase Ho…
Zappos Corporate Challenge Update!
by mike normart
This looks like soooo much fun! As promised, Mike sent me an update on the corporate challenges that Zappos is participating in this year and it looks like they are having a great time and doing great! I love it! I hope that they keep having fun and take home a whole bunch of medals! Mike has more updates coming, so stay tuned! Go Team Zappos! Corporate Challenge Update Corporate Challenge opening ceremony was March…
Weekend Wrap-Up
by Richard Salmon
Weekend Wrap-Up What’s been going on @ SHOEBIZNESS and around the web all week… New Balance released these Gore-Tex edition of the MTG580…I love the material and anything with Gore-Tex is that much better! The Zappos Experience has been a running theme this week! Anedie LOOOOOOOOVE’S them and Elize had fun fun fun!!! Elize can’t wait to JUMP Mike Normart had an amazing Amazon…
ZAPPOS ZAPPOS ZAPPOS
by Richard Salmon
Me and Elize waiting for our ride! Today brings you two perspectives on a visit to Zappos. I took Elize and Anedie there because I knew they would not only have fun, but learn a lot, which they clearly did! It was so fun to watch them experience the dynamic culture at Zappos without being prepped on what to expect and just being introduced into the footwear industry. I had my tour for the first time about two years ago and it…
My ZAPPOS Experience!
by JULIA
Getting off the Zappos short bus….ready to begin our tour! My ZAPPOS Experience!! If what they say is true and the people make the company…thenZappos has it right because it is made up of great people! Great people in a great environment striving to offer their customers the best shoe shopping experience they can. Zappos allows their employees to express themselves and they not only accepts, bu…
Amazon River Experience
by mike normart
We are kicking the week of with an article written our friend Mike from Zappos who recently got engaged in the Amazon! How cool is that??? I asked him to share his story and let’s all send him a big congrats!! I wish him and his new fiance nothing but happiness!! Seems she is a lucky girl. -Julia Amazon River Experience I was fortunate to take a cruise to the Amazon River recently which was an amazing trip. I have bee…
Notes From The Field – China Memories
by William Weiss
Ha…check out the PBR thrown in the mix. Now I definitely have to go to China…at least if I want to become as smart as Will! I love these kinds of stories…I really really do! I have not traveled out of the country much (I WILL!!), but I think it is so amazing to visit places in order to understand other cultures as well as to learn to appreciate mine. The bottom line is that…EVERY culture has good and b…
Zappos Private Label Venture in China
by mike normart
The first conversation I had with Mike, we somehow got on the subject of China and the weird food him and his team eat there and I asked him if he would share the experience with us. Being that he was heading to China a couple of weeks later, it was perfect timing! I have not been yet myself, but cannot wait until I can. Like it or not, China is a HUGE part of this industry and outside of the amazing cultural elements I can only ima…
Zappos.com’s Mike Normart – How I Ended up in Shoes
by JULIA
You all know I am a huge Zappos fan…or at least you should by now…especially due to the many ”video of the day” postings that I have featured (including today) and the various other postings I have done about them. Well a couple weeks ago, I contacted Fred Mossler (nice guy!) and mentioned to him my idea of featuring more about the Zappos crew on shoebizness and he introduced me to Mi…
