Serena Williams’ new Nike ad airs tonight during the 2019 Academy Awards, and the message is clear from its name: “Dream Crazier.” The tennis pro shared the video on her Twitter account earlier today, captioning it: “If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do. #justdoit.” If they think your…
Read moreChloe Gosselin Finds a Winning Formula With Her Unique Retail Strategy
On Dec. 4, Chloe Gosselin will be honored with the Emerging Talent Award at the FN Achievement Awards (watch the livestream here). Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 3 print issue about how the designer secured her place in footwear with a unique retail strategy, celebrity clientele and Italian craftsmanship. At time when fast…
Read moreWhat a Stagnant GDP Growth Rate Says About the US Economy
The U.S. economy may be poised for slower growth after reporting one of the best six-month streaks in the past decade. The Commerce Department announced today that gross domestic product increased at a 3.5 percent annualized rate in the third quarter, unchanged from the initial estimate in October. Consumer spending, on the other hand, was…
Read moreHow Courier Services Plan to Help the Industry Avoid Holiday Delivery Delays
Delayed packages are an annoyance at the best of times, but during the holidays they can mean the difference between opening a gift on Christmas morning or getting nothing at all. Many footwear retailers and wholesalers hire additional seasonal staff to combat this; however, a new report by LateShipment.com shows that this approach was insufficient…
Read moreThe Surprising Designer Shoes That Top Fraudsters’ Wish Lists
What’s on a fraudster’s wish list? Turns out, it’s designer shoes — particularly Christian Louboutin’s So Kate pumps as well as heels from Spanish fashion label Balenciaga. According to e-commerce fraud prevention company Forter, luxury footwear is among the products criminals are stealing most frequently this season. The recent report, which compared fraud attack rates…
Read moreAmina Muaddi Makes an Emotional Speech About Inspiring Middle Eastern Women at the 2018 FNAAs
While accepting the FN Achievement Award for Launch of the Year, Amina Muaddi couldn’t help getting emotional. The designer — who launched her namesake label just three months ago — got teary-eyed as she hit the stage at the FNAAs in New York tonight, explaining that she told Attico designer Giorgia Tordini, her pal who presented the…
Read moreIndustry Reacts Favorably to US-China Trade War Truce
U.S. President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping had a successful meeting at the G20 Summit in Argentina on Saturday. Trump agreed to hold off for the time being on any new tariffs, while his Chinese counterpart pledged to purchase more American goods. A statement from the White House reads: “President Trump has agreed that on…
Read moreDick’s Sporting Goods Sales Take a Tumble Ahead of the Holidays
Dick’s Sporting Goods today reported a mixed finish to the third quarter with sales missing forecasts but profits shaping up better than expected. The sporting goods seller also lifted its outlook for the remainder of the year, citing early rewards from its increased focus on profitability. As it heads into the much-anticipated holiday period, Dick’s…
Read moreKanye West’s Adidas Yeezy Boost 700s Will Come in Kids’ Sizes
It looks like Adidas Originals and Kanye West will be extending another Yeezy Boost model to their younger fans beginning next year. According to Yeezy Mafia on Instagram and Twitter, the Yeezy Boost 700 will arrive in three brand new colorways — “Salt,” “Inertia,” and “Analog” — in men’s, kids’ and infant sizes sometime in spring 2019….
Read more7 Gift Card Ideas Every Shoe Lover Will Adore
Between trying to determine the best size and figuring out which style is at the top of his or her wish list, gifting shoes isn’t always an easy task. That’s why a gift card is a foolproof choice this season. Not only will it take out the guesswork, but it will also ensure the footwear…
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