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FROM THE EDITOR Footwear Industry Awards I
f you attended the Footwear Industry Awards event last February, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that it was an exciting evening! The 2013 event planned for Sunday 17th February
aims to build on the success of the first Footwear Industry Awards, an event run by the industry for the industry. With the four cornerstones of the Footwear sector working in
unison, the BFA, representing the footwear brands, IFRA representing the independent retailer, SSF representing Shoe Fitting and the Trade Press providing media coverage, the event is likely to be well-attended and will see all the trade associations working together as one to reward their peers. The new venue will be the National Motorcycle Museum, close
to Birmingham NEC, and will take place in the Imperial Suite, with a drinks reception held in the adjoining Trafalgar Suite. A choice of two 4* hotels is offered to those attending the event, both at preferential rates. The nominations are opening this month and there are 25
awards to be won, so get cracking, fill in the online form and "nominate" your favourite retailer or supplier/brand . You can even nominate your own company! In this edition, we report back on some of the amazing trade
shows, including Pure London and Moda that we visited during the summer to give you an idea of what shoemakers are hoping will be flying off your shelves once the January sales are out of the way. Check out our Best of Shows: Ladies Footwear section on pages 36-38. We also bring you news of upcoming shows including GDS
Dusseldorf and the Kensington Shoe Event. If you missed the major shoe shows, the Kensington Shoe Event, to be held at the Westbury Hotel, Mayfair, from 23rd – 25th September, is a treat not to be missed. On display you will find a variety of brands offering an exciting cross section of Europe’s best factories and designers. The timing of the Event, just after the major European shows allows retailers to have a clear mind on what to buy in the relaxed and informal environment. Entry to the show is free of charge, and visitors can relax on
sumptuous sofas and enjoy the comfort of a five-star hotel, with refreshments (tea, coffee and pastries) offered throughout the day, free of charge. I look forward to meeting up with you there!
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NEWS FOOTWEAR FOCUS MODA REVIEW PURE REVIEW COMPANY PROFILE (LOAKE) FASHION TRENDS COMPANY PROFILE (EUROSTOP) KENSINGTON SHOW PREVIEW EDITOR’S CHOICE (LADIES BEST OF SHOWS) BEST SELLERS RETAILER OF THE MONTH MARY PORTAS REPORT GDS REVIEW RETAIL TECHNOLOGY
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Inside this issue: Editor’s Choice, Best of Shows Ladies’ Footwear – Footwear Focus on Earth Spirit Best Sellers – Retailer of the Month, North Shoes – Moda Review – Pure Review
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