Last month (heck - the last three months) it has been nigh on impossible to read a newspaper, digest the content of a current affairs blog nor casually overhear a topical issues broadcast without hearing words and phrases that six months ago would have remained comfortingly meaningless but which are now rapidly becoming part of a common everyday lexicon across the land:

In 2008 Converse Inc. will commemorate its centennial year as one of the world's most coveted, iconic brands with the global launch of a new advertising campaign entitled "Connectivity."

Anthony Page has recently joined JBI ltd, to further strengthen the sales team and develop the Mens, sports and outdoor Footwear sectors of the business. In his 21st year in the trade, having worked with some of the biggest names around like Ascot, NLG and Hi Tec Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, as well as a golf handicap of 14 and a lifelong love of Leicester City FC to boot.

Wortmann Schuh-Holding KG, Detmold has announced the figures for the first half year (01.06. to 30.11.2007) of the current fiscal year as well as the preliminary figures for the entire fiscal year 2007/08 (31.05.) based on current orders. During the first six months Wortmann achieved a turnover of 359.3 million (GBP 257 million) (a plus of 8.5 %). The group is currently expecting a total consolidated turnover for the entire fiscal year of over 740 million (GBP 530 million).

Green logistics and carbon foot-printing, along with the increasingly complex question of security in the supply chain will be central themes at next year's Multimodal 2008, a new conference event embracing the full range of freight, transport, logistics and supply chain management (SCM) sectors.

Fairbridge is an organisation who through a combination of long-term personal support and challenging activities, provide young people with a route back into mainstream society.

Italian sportswear brand Fila is to be the new official footwear licensee to The Championships, Wimbledon. The five-year contract will see Fila provide a range of dual branded performance tennis and leisure footwear styles, until 2012.

Ward Robertson, Managing Director of STAG Buying Group says, "We've had an incredibly successful past twelve months set against the market trend. More and more Independent retailers, including Footwear are acknowledging the benefits of being part of STAG. Every new member adds to our strength and will benefit us all and we're delighted to welcome to the fastest growing Buying Group in the UK and Europe.

During competitive trading times it is imperative that retailers creatively differentiate themselves by enhancing their product selection to stay ahead of the competition. For summer 2008, Lotus Ltd has expanded its brand selection to offer retailers a greater portfolio of products.

Walking on air", the core brand, is now also stamping its mark on the new showrooms in Munich and Pirmasens.

This year the International Golf Championship of the Shoe, Leather & Allied Trades returns to the Lancashire coast, and specifically Hillside Golf Club and Formby Hall Golf & Spa Resort. Hillside Golf Club is a Championship Links course, and a qualifying course for this years Open at Birkdale its next door neighbour. Formby Hall is a new venue for the Championship, providing a parkland course with links style bunkers. It is an American design with water on the majority of holes, generous fairways and large undulating greens many protected by water.

For the first time a collection of some of the world's leading fashion designers, including shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, are creating limited edition designs to celebrate the 2008 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by Marshalls Landscapes. The show runs from 20-24 May and tickets are now on sale, visit www.rhs.org.uk/flowershows

British footwear label Ikon has teamed-up with two living music legends, Bruce Foxton and Gary Crowley to produce two new ranges.

His shoes have been impressing and amazing people since the 60's, but it is only now that the weird and wonderful designs of Jan Jansen have reached London's shores.

Ladies fashion footwear brand Lunar had a record day at the recent Moda event.

GRS Footwear, the brand's parent company, was showing a bigger range than ever at the NEC event with a huge range of shoes and boots on show on the GRS/Lunar stand.

Do you wish to employ staff from overseas? Do you know how to establish whether a prospective employee is legally entitled to work in the UK? Are you aware that from 29 February 2008, employers who negligently hire illegal workers face a fine of up to £10,000 for each offence and those who knowingly hire illegal workers risk an unlimited fine and/or a prison sentence of up to two years?

At Misfit Shoes we have long had a high opinion of computers When we got our first one, little ‘Arry the Amstrad, he just helped us get our sums right and enabled us to invite our wholesale customers to a fair by writing dozens of what they thought were personal letters. Then we realised we could use his rather basic database to keep a record of every pair in our stock. It was crude and primitive and entailed inputting each pair individually every day, but for the first time we had an accurate stock list.

EMU, the 100% Australian owned luxury sheepskin footwear company, is currently celebrating its 11th year in business. Experiencing rapid global growth over the past year, we caught up with Paul Neate, Managing Director of EMU at PURE to find out how the original sheepskin footwear brand has evolved from its surfer roots along the coast in Victoria to launching the new season at the infamous Times Square billboard site in NYC and that boot worn by Cameron Diaz.....

Children's footwear favourite Buckle My Shoe is poised to make its TV debut as part of an unprecedented £400,000- plus advertising campaign to support stockists. A series of 30-second commercials will be screened across the most-popular children's channels on both terrestrial and satellite TV this summer - carrying the strapline "A whole load of style for active feet".

Looking after your children's feet is as important as well fitted shoes. Here are a few easy steps to keep your children's feet in tip top condition.

At Garvalin and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada we pride ourselves in making great, beautifully made products in quality leathers, that fit a treat and at affordable prices.

Hippychick's collection of stylish, handmade leather and suede Shoo Shoos for babies and toddlers is available in a wide selection of new designs and colours for Spring/Summer 2008. Specially designed to be kind and gentle to little feet, the non-constricting nature of the shoes allows babies' feet to grow naturally. The non slip soles, meanwhile, promote confident first steps and gently elasticated ankles ensure shoes stay on. Wholesale prices start at £8.

Noel, the French children's shoe manufacturer, has been making shoes since 1925, when the company was founded by two brothers.

Danco footwear is enjoying a growing reputation for desirable and comfortable Back to School shoes.

Robeez has long been recognized as the leader in softsoled footwear worldwide. Built on three fundamental elements - a stay-on elastic ankle, healthy foot design, and adorable styles - each new collection introduced in 2008 will focus on innovation.

Back to school footwear is Norvic's forte, but then so is chic party shoes and fashion inspired boots for girls, plus cool casual options for boys. The back to school and autumn 2008 collection is a force to be reckoned with and is set to be a hit across the board with everyone including retailers, parents and most importantly, style conscious children.

Froddo is an Italian designed, Croatian made children's brand. With 60 years shoemaking experience, Froddo children's shoes are made to a very high standard, and maintain very high quality.

Confession time. I was a very late adopter of the male open toe renaissance. It is true that I was uncomfortable with the concept of letting go and flipping my flop. I concede that only relatively recently have I enjoyed the pleasures of a stroll to the local park resplendent in my wonderful, cooling foot thong.

By 12pm on day one a record number of visitors had registered. Exhibitors and visitors commented on the atmosphere and the positive vibe around the exhibition - a welcome lift to what has been a challenging season for most. Over 300 debuts contributed to the 1400 collections on show. Newcomers to the footwear section included Austin Reed and J shoes and accessory brands Bolla, Abbacino and Owen Barry.

With innovative ideas, sharp styling and an appealing palette of autumnal colours, this year's Padders AW08 collection caused quite a stir at Moda.

The Lexus collection, with its wonderful colours and dynamic styling and trendy classic looks has shoes and handbags to match the dress for that special occasion be it a party, wedding or you just want something g lamorous and special. Lexus collection is style without compromise plus elegant for the cosmopolitan woman of today. This year sees the launch of many new styles and has usual the range can be purchased as single pairs or carton lots, with an in stock and fast delivery service.

The word on the street has been less than optimistic since the year began - read the paper, watch the television, listen to the radio - wherever you are people seem to be talking themselves into some kind of decline. The word on the street is - recession.

"Love it.........."
"Fantastic........"
"Very commercial....."
"Great styling....."(We liked that)
"Like the margins........"
"Looks cheap!!......" (we didn't like that)
"Great value for money......."
"Different........"

A short hop from the rather well heeled bustle generated by the boutiques, arcades and department stores of Kensington High Street in west London is the Kensington Close Hotel which was again playing amiable host to the Kensington Shoe Event 2008 last month (9 - 11 March). We went to have a look around. It's fairly easy to identify the air of anxiety, of quiet foreboding surrounding the retail sector at the moment.

Weddings, eh? The hassle of the church, the guests, the menu, the cake, the in-laws, the service. Then the groom and his suit. And then there's that small issue of the dress. Phew. But wait. What thought have you given to the Bridal Shoes? None? That's OK. We've gone to the trouble of having a quick scout around to try and get the low down on the current trends and issues in the bridal footwear scene.

In the footwear industry efficiency is seen as a driver to keep down costs and to help ensure quality customer service. However it is recent concerns over the environmental impacts of unnecessary journeys, extra drop offs and excessively wasteful elements within the logistics industry and the supply chain process as a whole that might finally prove to be the catalyst for improvement.

Sourcing merchandise from a wide range of production countries and making your supply-chain truly global has obvious advantages. Trouble is, companies find the complexity of taking the leap into bringing everything together a huge challenge, and one that can lead to unexpected and unwelcome costs creeping into the equation. So, we've developed a personalised service that provides individual supply chain solutions to any or all of the problems, by working in close partnership with clients, their suppliers and retail stores.

For many years DHL Express has played a key role in the business operations of clients working in the fashion and footwear industries. In this fast moving industry where product availability on shelf is critical, DHL has an unmatched global presence to support its clients.

Add ‘Forfootsache' liquid gel-filled insoles to any footwear and transform it into the most comfortable you've ever worn!

The Pure London womenswear show has become renowned for slick organisation, the high quality of exhibitors and its attractiveness to the buyers. Occupying five areas of the Olympia centre, its continuing goal is combine directional fashion with creative designs.

Taking steps to help eams are already signing up for the Prima Solutions Adventure Challenge for the fashion and fashion retail industry on 21st June! Supported by Footwear Today, this one-day event will see teams from the industry hiking, biking and canoeing around the stunning Lake District to raise money for CARE International's essential work helping 55 million people in over 60 countries find a route out of poverty.

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