http://www.footweartoday.co.uk Footwear Today en Fri, 12 Sep 2014 16:08:30 GMT Fri, 12 Sep 2014 16:08:30 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.47 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/images/rss.gif http://www.footweartoday.co.uk http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1902/HB_Shoes_launches_a_brand_new_website.html We have launched a brand new website especially for our loyal customers, just in time to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Our new site will show a large selection of our shoes that are available to order. This will include the available styles, colours and sizes. We also have a section dedicated to our POS materials. Whether you are looking for Ara, Steptronic, Zodiaco, Salamader or our own HB shoes, make sure you keep visiting us to keep up to date with the latest news and the latest shoes. Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1902 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1901/10K_Memory_Walk.html I will be getting out my Hi-tec Hikers again later this month for a 10K Memory Walk to raise funds and awareness of Alzheimer�s.� �Every penny raised will make a huge difference and will help fund research into the cause, cure and prevention of dementia to improve treatment for today, and search for a cure tomorrow. Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1901 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1900/Thanks_For_Your_Support_-_Charity_Concert_in_Cape_Town,_South_Africa.html An update on the charity concert in Cape Town referred to in last month�s Money Shop: From both a financial and music point of view, the charity concert was a great success. Organiser and promoter, Footwear Retailer David Gummers, raised �3,500 for the Baphumelele Orphanage from donations and ticket sales, with a shoe auction still to come. He wishes to thank all those in the Footwear Trade who contributed to this worthy cause. Fri, 22 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1900 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1899/Bucking_Good_Shoes_.html Goodwin Smith announces the arrival of Bucking Good Shoes. Based in Stacksteads, Lancashire, Goodwin Smith specialises in classic men's shoes with contemporary designs offering at competitive prices, �95 for brogues and �100 for boots. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1899 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1898/Fox_Williams_presents...Fashion_hit_or_miss_-_who_got_it_right__Avoiding_pitfalls_in_your_fashion_business_-_8_October_2014.html This year�s seminar will discuss some of the common business problems faced by the fashion industry and how even the largest companies can get it wrong. We will focus on issues of concern to investors, avoiding employment law challenges relating to size and disability, protecting your intellectual property, and what the details of your property lease really mean. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1898 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1897/Preview_Kensington_Shoe_Event,_Kensington_Close_Hotel,_London_W8,_from_7th_to_9th_September_2014.html After the positive edition of The Kensington Shoe Event last March, early signs indicate that the coming one, showing Spring/Summer 2015, will be very welcome. The Event is held twice a year, March and September, at the Kensington Close Hotel, Wrights Lane, London W8 5SP. The next edition will take place from the 7th to the 9th of September. Tue, 19 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1897 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1895/KELLY_BROOK_LACES_UP_WITH_SKECHERS__Top_Model_and_Actress_Named_New_Face_of_Global_Footwear_Brand.html Tue, 22 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1895 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1894/Dragons_92_drawn_to_Skribbies...Well_heeled_Dragons_92_Kelly_Hoppen_and_Piers_Linney_offer_investment_to_kids_92_shoe_brand.html Young entrepreneur Jennifer Duthie (28 from Blackpool) wowed the Dragons� with her cool customisable kids� shoes and competent and determined pitch, receiving an offer of �60,000 investment from Dragons� Kelly Hoppen and Piers Linney Tue, 22 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1894 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1893/PRESIDENT_BILL_CLINTON_DELIVERS_KEYNOTE_ADDRESS_AT_SKECHERS_GLOBAL_CONFERENCE.html MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. � July 8, 2014 � President Bill Clinton delivered the keynoteaddress at the annual Global Conference for SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), which wasrecently called �the hottest major (footwear) brand in the U.S.� by Princeton Retail Analysis Sat, 19 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1893 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1891/SKECHERS_NAMED_BEST_LIFESTYLE_BRAND_OF_THE_YEAR_AT_THE_2014_SPORTS_TRADE_AWARDS.html LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM � July 7, 2014 � SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX) today announced that it was named Best Lifestyle Brand of the Year at The Sports Trade Awards. This achievement follows a year when SKECHERS won multiple industry awards in the United States, including Running Design Excellence and Children�s Design Excellence from Footwear Plus magazine, and Footwear News Brand of the Year for the Skechers GO collection. SKECHERS was also named Fashion Brand of the Year at the 2014 Footwear Industry Awards in the UK. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1891 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1892/_WGSN_GROUP_ANNOUNCES_LAUNCH_OF_NEW_WGSN.COM,_COMBINING_THE_BEST_OF_WGSN_AND_STYLESIGHT_INTO_A_SINGLE,_GLOBAL_PLATFORM.html ������ New WGSN.com will launch on 4th August, 2014 with new features, richer content and significantly improved technology designed to keep customers ahead in their markets Mon, 14 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1892 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1890/Jacobson_Group_Reviews_London_Office.html Jacobson Group has appointed Victoria Dunlop to spearhead changes to the company�s London office. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1890 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk Sun, 29 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1888 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1889/FUTURE_OF_HISTORIC_FOOTWEAR_FIRM_SECURED_WITH_COMPLETION_OF_MBO.html The future of Norwich�s last remaining shoe manufacturer was secured this week with completion of a management buyout from its family owners. Sun, 29 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1889 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1885/New_Agent_For_Jana_Shoes_.html Mark Bates -�Jana shoes GmbH & Co. KG Mr Mark Bates will start on 01st June 2014 as the new agent for Jana shoes GmbH & Co. KG. with the selling of the upcoming Spring/ Summer collection 2015. Fri, 06 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1885 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1884/Introducing_Mini_Moda_10-12_August_2014.html Moda Footwear will launch new and improved kid�s product zone Mini Moda this Spring/Summer, as the show gets set to return to the NEC Birmingham from 10-12 August 2014. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1884 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1883/Start-rite_Shoes_mulls_sale_option_to_secure_funds_for_export_strategy.html Bosses at Start-rite Shoes said a sale of the business could be an option as it looks to bring in new investment to take the brand across the globe. The children�s footwear firm sells most of its shoes in the UK, but chairman Peter Lamble said it wanted to export more shoes overseas. However, to do that, the firm needs to attract substantial third party investment, likely to be around seven figures, and Mr Lamble admitted that such an outlay could trigger a sale of the business, though he stressed no final decisions has been taken. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1883 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1880/University_of_Northampton_student_Helen_Kirkham_wins_first_prize_in_the_inaugural_Cordwainers_92_Footwear_Student_of_the_Year_Awards.html Shoe designer and University of Northampton student, Helen Kirkum, has won first prize at the inaugural Cordwainers' Footwear Student of the Year Awards. Tue, 27 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1880 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1881/SKECHERS_NAMED__93HOTTEST_MAJOR_BRAND_IN_THE_U.S._94_BY_FOOTWEAR_INDUSTRY_EXPERT.html MANHATTAN BEACH, CA � May 2014 � SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX)today announced that sporting goods industry expert Matt Powell from Princeton Retail Analysis stated SKECHERS is currently the �hottest major brand in the U.S.� in his April 2014 Footwear Overview released last week. The Company has also moved up the rankings for top athletic shoe companies to secure the number five market share position. Tue, 27 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1881 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1879/Granger_s_strengthens_team_with_new_appointments.html �Leading footwear, clothing and tent aftercare specialist Granger's, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Laboratory Manager and a Product and Design Assistant. Following a significant period of growth, Granger's has strengthened its team to aid further development and expansion of the business. Tue, 27 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1879 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1878/PREMISES_FOR_SALE.html Due to retirement Tue, 06 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1878 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1877/THE_FLORIDA_GROUP_-_FUTURE_OF_HISTORIC_FOOTWEAR_FIRM_SECURED_AFTER_PLANS_FOR_MANAGEMENT_BUY-OUT_ANNOUNCED.html The future of Norwich�s last remaining shoe manufacturer is set to be secured, with the news that outline agreement has been reached for the company to be bought by its management. Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1877 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1875/Footwear_Retailer_organises_charity_concert_to_raise_money_for_orphanage.html A footwear retailer, who has organised an international charity concert, is hoping local generosity will help make a difference to some of the world�s most disadvantaged children. Sat, 19 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1875 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1874/Emma_Butler_of_Belle_Enfants_wins_SSF_Student_Of_The_Year_2013_trophy.html The Society of Shoe Fitters are delighted to�announce that�Emma Butler of Belle Enfants, Ringwood, Hants.has won their prestigeous�Student of the Year 2013 trophy.� "Emma put a tremendous amount of�effort�into her coursework, and when attending the practical Workshops showed�outstanding enthusiasm and eagerness to learn" said Senior Tutor Maureen Unsworth F.S.S.F.� "Although only nineteen years�old�Emma showed a maturity and dedication well beyond her years and is capably managing her shop in Ringwood on behalf of owner and Society member Amanda Arkell"�(who has successfully created several award winning children's emporiums over the past couple of years Tue, 01 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1874 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1872/KEEP_FEET_FIT_-_Please_Support_National_Shoe_Fitting_Starting_12th_April_2014.html The Society of Shoe Fitters launched National Shoe Fitting week in 2013�and because of its success we are repeating this week commencing 12th April.� It is designed to increase the public�s awareness of how feet change over time,�that no two manufacturer�s sizes are the same and to help improve footfall for the Independent Retailer and anyone with retail businesses prepared to give a fitting service.�� Even within a manufacturer�s range shoes will fit differently despite being marked�with the same size - so those buying online with a size in mind are still unlikely to get a well-fitting shoe.� Mon, 24 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1872 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1873/ECCO_-_ANOTHER_RECORD_YEAR.html ECCO�s CEO, Dieter Kasprzak, has announced that the company delivered its best ever results in 2013. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1873 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk Mon, 24 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1870 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1869/Superfit_Back_to_School_range.html The Superfit �Back to School� range for the UK & Ireland features 8 styles for Girls and 7 styles for boys. The collection is produced in Both Black Nappa and Patent uppers in sizes 25 -42. Some styles are also combined with GORE-TEX� to provide a guaranteed waterproof and breathable product perfect for the rigours of a school day. There is also an indoor Plimsoll in Black available in sizes 23-38 and an outdoor white unisex sport shoe available in sizes 25-41. Delivery available from June A and also from instock all year round. Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1869 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1867/Superfit.html �Kids can only have fun in sturdy shoes that can keep up with all of their adventures. That�s why, as one of the most successful manufacturers of children�s shoes, Superfit pays so much attention to perfect workmanship and the highest quality materials. We take quality very seriously. Because after all, we take �Big responsibility for your feet�. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1867 http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1866/LEGeRO!_What_could_be_more_trendy_.html The pioneer in lightweight shoe technology is underscoring its position as a trendsetter for the new casual generation. High-quality inner linings combined with GORE-TEX� technology guarantee that your feet will stay dry and warm. Because LEGeRO wants to do more, we want our shoes to be like best friends � they never let you down and are up for anything. And that�s what makes them our feet�s favourite shoes. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT http://www.footweartoday.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1866