Footwear Plus | The Source for Retailers | 2010 • September

Glow: Hard wooden soles update street fashions with a feminine ’70s vibe; What’s Abuzz: Cautious optimism dominated the show floors of WSA, FFANY, TASM, Outdoor Retailer and FN Platform; Q&A: Bearpaw CEO Tom Romeo explains the importance ofhis company’s family values and how he has managed to make a mark in the sheepskin category and beyond; Designing Women: Celine Ouaknine-Soto and Jessica Palermo have followed their dads to Titan Industries, but their talent and passion prove nepotism is not at work; What’s In a Name?: Advice on finding a solid store moniker-- plus, retailers discuss how they found the perfect fit.