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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:15:19 EDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:15:19 EDT Conde Nast Internet Technology fpwwd2developers@condenast.com http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/retail/shop-talk-converse-preps-for-san-fran-pliner-double-downs-6999647?src=rss/footwear-news/20130619 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/retail/shop-talk-converse-preps-for-san-fran-pliner-double-downs-6999647?src=rss/footwear-news/20130619 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/18/portrait/03-thumb/shop1.jpg title='Converse's new San Francisco store' alt='Converse's new San Francisco store' /></p><p>Designers and brands find new retail opportunities both in the U.S. and mainland China.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/retail/shop-talk-converse-preps-for-san-fran-pliner-double-downs-6999647?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/fashion/resort-14-trend-sport-authority-6999594?src=rss/footwear-news/20130619 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/fashion/resort-14-trend-sport-authority-6999594?src=rss/footwear-news/20130619 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/Collections/2014/resort/pucci/portrait/03-thumb/pucci-06.jpg title='Pucci Resort 2014' alt='Pucci Resort 2014' /></p><p>Sporty shoe styles make a casually cool statement.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/fashion/resort-14-trend-sport-authority-6999594?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/lauren-jones-launches-lauren-lorraine-6996728?src=rss/footwear-news/20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/lauren-jones-launches-lauren-lorraine-6996728?src=rss/footwear-news/20130618 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/18/portrait/03-thumb/lauren2.jpg title='Studio Lauren spring '14 styles' alt='Studio Lauren spring '14 styles' /></p><p>Jones and partner Av Goodman plan to grow the women&#8217;s line into a lifestyle brand.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/lauren-jones-launches-lauren-lorraine-6996728?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/fashion/resort-preview-ruthie-davis-6996356?src=rss/footwear-news/20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/fashion/resort-preview-ruthie-davis-6996356?src=rss/footwear-news/20130618 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/18/portrait/03-thumb/ruth1.jpg title='Ruthie Davis resort '14' alt='Ruthie Davis resort '14' /></p><p>The women's looks offer a bold take on resort '14.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/fashion/resort-preview-ruthie-davis-6996356?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/project-nyc-to-add-mens-shoe-section-6996342?src=rss/footwear-news/20130618 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/project-nyc-to-add-mens-shoe-section-6996342?src=rss/footwear-news/20130618 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/18/portrait/03-thumb/project.jpg title='Project NYC in 2012' alt='Project NYC in 2012' /></p><p>Footwear will be showcased alongside contemporary apparel for men.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/project-nyc-to-add-mens-shoe-section-6996342?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/hunter-boot-builds-senior-management-team-6996474?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:05:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/hunter-boot-builds-senior-management-team-6996474?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2012/10/29/portrait/03-thumb/hunter-boots.jpg title='James Seuss' alt='James Seuss' /></p><p>CEO James Seuss said staff additions signal brand direction.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/hunter-boot-builds-senior-management-team-6996474?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/sharon-john-exits-stride-rite-6995065?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:08:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/sharon-john-exits-stride-rite-6995065?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2012/05/31/kids/portrait/03-thumb/kid2.jpg title='Sharon John' alt='Sharon John' /></p><p>Mark Neal will oversee the division.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/sharon-john-exits-stride-rite-6995065?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/trade-show-planner-organizers-talk-big-changes-6993507?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/trade-show-planner-organizers-talk-big-changes-6993507?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2012/02/06/stepping-up/portrait/03-thumb/stepping-up-02.jpg title='Leslie Gallin ' alt='Leslie Gallin ' /></p><p>Directors from six major trade shows discuss economic uncertainties, attracting new buyers and making the most of social media.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/trade-show-planner-organizers-talk-big-changes-6993507?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/trade-show-planner-2h-2013-calendar-6993547?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/trade-show-planner-2h-2013-calendar-6993547?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/tradeshows/portrait/03-thumb/marketplace-opener.jpg title='Bread & Butter in Berlin' alt='Bread & Butter in Berlin' /></p><p>FN offers a tip sheet on key trade shows for the rest of 2013.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/markets/trade-show-planner-2h-2013-calendar-6993547?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/business/qa-with-pacsuns-gary-schoenfeld-6993054?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/business/qa-with-pacsuns-gary-schoenfeld-6993054?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/insider-pacsun/portrait/03-thumb/insider-pacsun01.jpg title='Gary Schoenfeld' alt='Gary Schoenfeld' /></p><p>The exec sounds off on relaunching shoes. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/business/qa-with-pacsuns-gary-schoenfeld-6993054?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/business/inside-vfs-17-billion-plan-6993311?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/business/inside-vfs-17-billion-plan-6993311?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/company-news/portrait/03-thumb/company-news01.jpg title='Eric Wiseman' alt='Eric Wiseman' /></p><p>Footwear is a major part of the equation. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/business/inside-vfs-17-billion-plan-6993311?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-qa-with-bob-campbell-6993321?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-qa-with-bob-campbell-6993321?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/bob-q-and-a/portrait/03-thumb/bob-q-and-a01.jpg title='Bob Campbell photographed in FN&#8217;s New York office.' alt='Bob Campbell photographed in FN&#8217;s New York office.' /></p><p>BBC International chief shares tales from his past and his recipe for success.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-qa-with-bob-campbell-6993321?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-industry-players-on-bob-campbell-6993382?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-industry-players-on-bob-campbell-6993382?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2012/08/13/retail-guide/vegas/portrait/03-thumb/vegas-joe01.jpg title='Joe Ouaknine' alt='Joe Ouaknine' /></p><p>Executives from across the industry offer their thoughts on Mr. Campbell's many accomplishments and contributions to the shoe business.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-industry-players-on-bob-campbell-6993382?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-campbells-philanthropic-philosophy-6993352?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-campbells-philanthropic-philosophy-6993352?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/portrait/03-thumb/bob-philanthropy.jpg title='Seth and Bob Campbell in 2009 when the elder Campbell was honored with the Two Ten Lifetime Achievement Award.' alt='Seth and Bob Campbell in 2009 when the elder Campbell was honored with the Two Ten Lifetime Achievement Award.' /></p><p>He may have honed his skills in business, but now Campbell is using his talents to support those in need.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-campbells-philanthropic-philosophy-6993352?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbells-life-in-photos-6993458?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbells-life-in-photos-6993458?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/bob-scrapbook/portrait/03-thumb/bob-scrapbook01.jpg title='Bob Campbell, Kinney Shoes&#8217; Harold Rowen and Foot Locker&#8217;s Floyd Huff in 1988.' alt='Bob Campbell, Kinney Shoes&#8217; Harold Rowen and Foot Locker&#8217;s Floyd Huff in 1988.' /></p><p>Through the years, Bob Campbell has found a work/life balance that centers on having fun and enjoying the people around him.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbells-life-in-photos-6993458?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbells-brand-plan-6993356?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbells-brand-plan-6993356?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/brand-strategy/portrait/03-thumb/brand-strategy01.jpg title='Tracey McLeod' alt='Tracey McLeod' /></p><p>The BBC chairman and CEO reveals plans for his latest license acquisitions and how he intends to heat up the international business.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbells-brand-plan-6993356?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbell-on-deck-6993492?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbell-on-deck-6993492?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/portrait/03-thumb/bob-captain-call.jpg title='Bob Campbell on his 86 ft. Riva Domino yacht.' alt='Bob Campbell on his 86 ft. Riva Domino yacht.' /></p><p>The CEO details his love of sailing and life on the high seas.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bob-campbell-on-deck-6993492?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bbcs-top-sellers-6993399?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bbcs-top-sellers-6993399?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/bbc-top-styles/portrait/03-thumb/bbc-top-styles01.jpg title='1980 - The Smurfs' alt='1980 - The Smurfs' /></p><p>The man himself weighs in on five of BBC International&#8217;s most important shoes. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bbcs-top-sellers-6993399?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bbc-execs-sound-off-6993479?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bbc-execs-sound-off-6993479?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/bbc-executive-team/portrait/03-thumb/bbc-executive-team01.jpg title='Don Wilborn' alt='Don Wilborn' /></p><p>BBC team members recall the lessons they've learned working beside the company founder. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/in-person-bbc-execs-sound-off-6993479?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/fn-spy-fashion-secrets-of-pretty-little-liars-saks-the-red-sole-6993299?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com footwear-news http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/fn-spy-fashion-secrets-of-pretty-little-liars-saks-the-red-sole-6993299?src=rss/footwear-news/20130617 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/footwear-news/2013/06/17/fn-spy/portrait/03-thumb/fn-spy01.jpg title='&#8220;Pretty Little Liars&#8221; cast' alt='&#8220;Pretty Little Liars&#8221; cast' /></p><p>The ABC Family series is upping the footwear ante for season four. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/people/fn-spy-fashion-secrets-of-pretty-little-liars-saks-the-red-sole-6993299?src=rss/footwear-news/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p>