Markets
Job Cuts a Worry for Firms
As the economy continues its downward spiral, footwear employees are starting to feel the pain where it hurts the most: job losses.
— Oct 27, 2008
Manolo Blahnik: Head Over Heels
On a drizzly September afternoon, inside an elegant sitting room in the St. Regis Hotel in New York, Manolo Blahnik is mesmerized by the parade of people.
— Oct 27, 2008
Deloitte Predicts Reduced Holiday Spending
Deloitte LLP’s annual holiday survey, released Wednesday, found that 59 percent of those surveyed expect to reduce their spending for the holidays.
— Oct 23, 2008
Jones Looks to Woo Consumers with New Concept
Even as retailers face the most challenging environment in years, Jones Apparel Group is bullish about its new store concept, Shoe Woo.
— Oct 20, 2008
Obama Wins Industry Vote
Two weeks before the highly anticipated presidential election, Barack Obama is pulling ahead among footwear players.
— Oct 20, 2008
Cracking Down
Counterfeiters are stepping up their efforts, and footwear continues to be their product of choice.
— Oct 20, 2008
Soles4Souls to Launch Holiday Charity Shoe Drive
Footwear charity Soles4Souls announced plans to partner with Opry Mills to host a holiday shoe drive that will create the "World's Largest Tower of Shoes."
— Oct 17, 2008
