FROM THE EDITOR Spring into action!
Welcome to the latest edition of Footwear Today. Spring is here, at last! But in Great British tradition, we simply can’t predict what the weather is going to do from one day to the next!
Over the coming weeks the weather will (hopefully) change for the better and fashions will also change as people
spend more time out and about enjoying the sunshine. So what better time for footwear retailers to entice customers instore to browse the latest Spring/Summer collections and other seasonal attire.
It’s also that time of year when people are planning holidays and minibreaks for the year ahead and many will be thinking ahead to their outfit choices, so your customers need a reason to pay you a visit as they consider upgrading their wardrobe and shoe collection for 2025.
Of course it’s not just your customers taking holidays, but your staff will also be requesting time off in the months ahead. Combine this with the endless cycle of seasonal promotions, industry events and unexpected staff sicknesses, and suddenly getting the most out of your team seems even harder than ever. Thankfully, in this issue, Paul Laville provides his key steps to planning your staff training in 2025. Also in this issue is our bumper review of the Footwear Today Live show that took place last month. It was another hugely successful show, and we are extremely grateful to all the footwear and fashion retailers that joined us over the two days. And of course, our thanks also go to all the brands that supported the event and made it another packed show! Don’t forget, we are back in August to do it all again! So save the dates! Turn to page 10 to read more…
Jack Cheeseman Editor, Footwear Today
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4 FOOTWEAR NEWS 8 BFA NEWS 10 REVIEW: FOOTWEAR TODAY LIVE 12 REVIEW: MICAM 14 REVIEW: EXPO RIVA 18 BRAND INTERVIEW: AMBITIOUS 22 EDITOR’S CHOICE: LADIES’ BOOTS 26 EDITOR’S CHOICE: KIDS’ BOOTS 28 EDITOR’S CHOICE: MEN’S BOOTS 32 SHOPFLOOR: STAFF TRAINING 34 INDEPENDENT FOOTWEAR RETAILER OF THE MONTH 36 BEST SELLERS 38 FASHION LAW
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