Jennie Bell

The trade show experience continues to serve a vital role for the footwear industry. Amid the recent ups and downs of the consumer market, in-person buying events offer retailers opportunities for brand discovery, education about best practices and trend ... See more

The past year brought another round of turnover among chief executive officers at major footwear brands and retailers, including Puma, Foot Locker, Converse and REI Co-op. In some cases, the changes could be tied to lagging financial numbers, as companies... See more

On Dec. 3, Laura O’Brien will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 39th annual FN Achievement Awards. Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 1 print issue about how the executive director of The Atlanta Shoe Market persevered to build up the ind... See more

On Dec. 3, Skechers cofounder and president Michael Greenberg will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 39th annual FN Achievement Awards. Below is an article from the magazine’s Dec. 1 print issue featuring Greenberg’s advice for the next generation ... See more

Adam Beck, chief executive officer of California-based retail chain Beck’s Shoes, recently spoke with FN about the changing work boot customer and how his company is investing in brands to stay a step ahead of the competition. How has the business changed... See more