What makes a Great Store Great
by Ken Proctor
I know what makes a great store to me, besides a visually pleasant aesthetic, it is the individuals that work in the store and the customer appreciation I feel when I leave. I will be far more likely to buy way more items than I need to if the sales rep is friendly, fun and enjoyable to interact with and I love a good promotion. Also, they have to be realistic and not try to sell me something that I know is for someone half or twice…
New Balance – Eco-Friendly
by JULIA
I received this email from Kaitlin Kerns who works for Dan Klores Communications out of NY, which is an agency that represents New Balance and I said of course! I love eco-friendly anything and I am a big fan of NB. In fact I am working on another awesome story about their domestic manufacturing which will be making its way on to the site shortly, but in the mean time, please check out Kaitlins email and NB’s Eco Fr…
Lindsey Locke from Pleasers Saved the Fashion Day!!
by JULIA
Last week I met the wonderful Daria Shapiro who is the PR rep for KRELwear which is a super cool clothing line designed by Miami local Karelle Levy. She is also the PR rep for an amazing vintage store called C. Madeleine’s who kindly dressed me and one of my models for my Barbie Fashion show this last weekend (another story). Anyway, Daria asked me if I knew anyone who could get them shoes for a fashion show onl…
I.B.I.C.
by Jorge the Intern
So I’m walking down the aisles at the SMOTA show and just browsing through the exhibitions to see if something catches my eye or someone catches my attention with a nice greeting. Low and behold, I pass by this table that is full of small black shoes; all of similar style but different sizes. The both is leased by “IBIC” and so the spokesperson greets me and I ask him about why there are so many black shoes. He starts explaini…
Grant and Catherine at Stuart Weitzman are the coolest!
by JULIA
Grant Pilon-I don’t care what Catherine says about his necklace….he’s alright in my book! Yesterday was a great day! I was the lucky winner of the FIRST prize raffle basket at the TwoTen young professionals event in NYC during Ffany week and one of the prizes was a gift certificate to Stuart Weitzman. Yesterday I decided I would go check out the store in Aventura Mall here in Miami and to my great fort…
Jen+Kim Shoes: Our Story, by Kim Dingman
by JULIA
Sin, by Kim + Jen Shoes Kim Dingman contacted me a few weeks ago through the info@shoebizness.com email address and unfortunately at the time I was bad at checking it. Thankfully now we have Jorge the Intern keeping an eye on it so we don’t miss anything again. Kim and her partner Jen have such a cool concept. They offer women a way to take a shoe they love and make it their own! I also absolutely love the fact that the sh…
Introducing Julie the Frenchie!
by JULIA
Alex and Julie I would like to introduce you to my new assistant and Shoebizness.com contributor, Julie Gautier Prado or as you will know her, “Julie the Frenchie“. It is amazing how things fall into place! I contacted Alex Hagiage of My eShoe, through LinkedIn awhile back regarding his cool new technology and lucky for me he referred me to his friend Julie. Julie has recently finished an internshi…
Website Update!
by JULIA
Hey there everyone! I just want to thank all of you who I hung out with at Ffany…old friends and new…for making it the most successful tradeshow week for me yet! I met the most amazing people and am so excited for the launch of the new site. I was so fortunate to be able to visit so many showrooms, including Skechers (REBO is the coolest), H.H.Brown, Nine West, Kenneth Cole, and of course Brown Shoe. I also spent several a lot…
Talent Associates
by Jorge the Intern
In the middle of a desert, exotic architecture, grand palaces, finest of foods, feathers in their hair, big shows and pretty show girls; you guessed it. Las Vegas. Here in one of the most toured places in the world, lies some of the best of everything one could look for; including business, BIG business. Upholding to the standard, Talent Associates, Las Vegas’ premiere model agency that specializes in shoe models, is…
Galleria on Lincoln, By Jorge the Intern
by Jorge the Intern
Along the sides of the famous, and much walked, Lincoln Road in South Beach, Miami are stores of every taste and texture any pedestrian shopper could possibly want. Almost as a garden, littered with a unique beds of flowers are the many salons, boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. One gallery in particular, Galleria, is a “must-see” for complete wardrobe and fashion advice. “I’ve been in fashion for over 20 years…
Sketchers is hiring in Canada….spread the word!
by JULIA
Our friends at Skechers asked me to help spread the word that they are looking for talent in Toronto. Please help us help them by spreading the word and sharing this posting. I know there are a lot of great candidates out there who are in need of a new home. You can also click on the link at the bottom of the page to check out other positions they are looking to fill. Good luck Kim!! SKECHERS USA, Inc. a global leader in lifestyle…
Industry and Shoes&Champagne!
by JULIA
We are excited for our friends at Industry Clothing who received a nice mention from Caroline Ouimet Shoes & Champagne’s event coordinator. Please check out what she had to say below and enjoy the pics sent to me by Silvia Gallo who is Industry’s International Brand Manager. I am happy to see they stood out and am still bummed I didn’t make the event, but hopefully next year! I can’…
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…
Phillips-Van Heusen is Hiring a Sr. Footwear Buyer for BASS-Spread the word!!!!
by JULIA
My new friend at PVH, Kamuela, contacted me and asked me to help her spread the word that they are hiring a Sr. Footwear Designer for their Bass brand. I spoke iwth her for a little bit and I love the fact that she is being creative about sourcing great individuals for her position. Please tell your friends and tell them to tell their friends! PVH is a great company with a lot of opportunity to grow! Also, please keep in mind t…
GEOX Commercial….funny.
by JULIA
I thought this was worthy of sharing. It’s an Italian Geox commercial. Funny!! I love European commercials….it seems they are always funny!
