More From Jennie Bell
How Skechers Walked the Talk and Earned the FNAA 2024 Icon Award for Social Impact
The company has made longstanding commitments to philanthropy in its local community and around the world.
The History of Cole Haan: How the American Shoe Brand Changed the Office Dress Code
What has set Cole Haan apart from others in the dress shoe world through the years is its willingness to…
More FNAA 2024 Winners Revealed: New Balance, Bjorn Gulden, Plus Other Standouts
The 38th annual awards ceremony will be held Dec. 4 in New York.
Tecovas, Brunt and Other DTC Boot Brands Reveal the Strategies Behind Their Wholesale Debuts
DTC has born some of footwear's biggest success stories, but a vertical approach can only take you so far.
Why Work Brands Are Stealing the Sneaker Industry’s Marketing Tactics
From unboxing videos to unexpected collabs, boot makers are getting creative to reach next-gen customers.
What Are Kitten Heels & Why Are They So Polarizing?
FN explores the history and controversy around kitten heels with help from two noted fashion historians.
A Brief History of High Heels & the Invention That Changed Fashion
FN spoke with noted fashion historians about the origins of high-heeled stilettos.
When Were Sneakers Invented? A History of Athletic Shoes in America
FN turns back the clock nearly two centuries to find out how sneakers came to be.
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.