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All About Platform Shoes from the 1970s: Their Popularity & Lasting Legacy

FN looks back at the height of the popularity of platform shoes and their enduring legacy in today's style…

Retailers Sound Off on the Growing Appeal of The Atlanta Shoe Market

Leaders from independent footwear retailers, major chains and department stores discuss the evolution of the…

Atlanta Shoe Market’s August Show Gets Even Bigger With New International Section

The trade show has added a new exhibition space that will house another 94 booths filled almost entirely by…

History of The Atlanta Shoe Market: How the Trade Show Grew Into the Industry’s Biggest Event

Over the course of 80 years, it has grown from a small regional hotel show to a national destination for the…

Why Rack Room Shoes Leader Lara Palmer Is Taking Down the Silos

She is the first female senior director of enterprise applications at Rack Room Shoes.

Birkenstock’s Stephanie Berg Has Advice for Over-Eager Young Leaders: ‘Trust the Process’

Berg is senior director of sales for special accounts at Birkenstock USA.

Zappos Exec Kathy Forstadt’s Three Pieces of Advice for Women of Any Age

Forstadt is senior director of merchandising at Zappos.com.

For Jori Miller Sherer, Minnetonka’s Reconciliation Process Has Become ‘Deeply Personal’

"This work has made me a better leader," said the president of Minnetonka.

How Skechers VP Christina Gigante Wrote Her Own Leadership Playbook

She is among the highest-ranking female executives at Skechers USA Inc.

Dansko President Kitty Bolinger on the Importance of Building a Squad

Bolinger took over leadership of Dansko in fall 2023.

Circana’s Sarah Bloch on the Importance of Adapting Amid Constant Change

Bloch is senior vice president at consumer insights firm Circana.

How Adidas S.E.E.D. Leader Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson Is Creating a Pathway for Women of Color in Sneakers

Adidas S.E.E.D. is a paid two-year footwear design program for BIPOC women.

How Adidas Changed Its Approach to Innovation & Then Starting Winning

The brand is driven by one of its founder's core mantras.

Why Adidas S.E.E.D. Is More Than a Socially Responsible Program

The design program for BIPOC women launched in 2020.

Why Adidas S.E.E.D. Is More Than a Socially Responsible Program — Its a Key to Brand Relevance

The design program for BIPOC women launched in 2020.