The Daily 5-It’s all about the good news….by Nina
by JULIA
Me and Julia-she’s being very serious 1. NY City Mayor Bloomberg give kudos to fashion – And admits that while he may not always be a fan of the labels, he agrees with the fact that the fashion and footwear industry in New York not only provides a significant income to the city residents, but it also sets the trend and style that create the demand across the country. Check this out at http://www.wwd.com/foo…
The Daily 5-It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
I would like to introduce my new assistant and contributor Nina Zevallo! Nina grew up in Lima, Peru and worked in her parents fashion boutique since a young age. She knows a lot about the fashion industry in general, but specifically in Latin America. I am looking forward to bring the Latin perspective to Shoebizness! Thank you to Nina for putting together the daily 5 today and doing a great job! You should remember he…
The Daily 5-All about the good news!
by JULIA
Happy Monday! It is honestly hard to find good news everyday, but I am going to keep trying. Today’s are actually pretty great! 1. Collective Intl is rolling out two green focused lines: The Keds Green Label collection and the Payless Zoe and Zac line. Way to go Collective! http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/collective-brands-goes-green-for-spring-2071664?navSection=footwear-news# 2. The America…
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News!
by JULIA
What we think you should know…today! 1. Puma has a new COO – Klaus Bauer (formerly EVP). The COO position is newly created… could they be revamping to stay strong in this economy? 2. Adidas sales and profits were UP in Q4! Apparently they are attributing this to lower marketing costs and tax rates. But, is cutting marketing expenditures really the best way to go? Thoughts appreciated! 3. John…
The Daily 5-It’s all about the Good News!
by JULIA
I have been trying to find good news to highlight for the last couple of days and it is not such an easy task these days. I decided to reach out to the most optimistic, positive person in the shoe industry Rebo McFadden for help. Thanks to him and Blackberry Messenger, I was able to complete my list: 1. Reebok came out with their version of a fitness shoe and a new workout in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil: http://www.…
The Daily 5-All about the Good News!
by JULIA
1. Spring is selling, so I hear from Jenifer Cleary – who would not lie 2. Deckers posted healthy gains for the 4th quarter according to Footwear News 3. Steve Madden also had a strong 4th quarter. The success is partially contributed to by the fact that they are “good at delivering what they promise”. Not a bad practice!! – Footwear News 4. Jimlar has an ad the back of Footwear News tha…
The Daily 5-All about the good news!!
by JULIA
I read the news every day like most of you and feel the need to take a moment to highlight the GOOD news, since it seems there is less and less of it being presented in mainstream media these days. ->Please do me a favor and send me your good news to make my job a little easier! Send ANYTHING positive to julia@shoebizness.com. So here’s today good news: 1. People are still buying shoes! 2. People still walk wit…
