Shoe Shopping news and trends

DSW Embraces The Warehouse Look
Retail // September 28, 2017

Footwear retailer DSW, Inc. is embracing the warehouse aesthetic with a new store design that goes back to its roots and focuses on a more industrial feel, according to reports by retail news site Chain Storage Age. The new look is one of many initiatives the...

Amazon’s Shoe Business Growing Faster Than Traditional Retailers
Amazon // August 04, 2017

Amazon’s shoe business has already experienced 18 percent growth year-over-year during the first two quarters of 2017— an indication that the online retailer’s investment in the footwear market is paying off. Chain Store Age reported that Amazon had a total 35 percent year-over-year growth in...

True Gault Launches Custom High Heel Creation App
Retail // July 28, 2017

The high tech shoe cobbler is in. Shoes are arguably one of the most difficult items to buy online. Finding the right style and fit can have people exchanging shoes back and forth for a while, which can be an annoyance. New York-based startup company...

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Six Hundred Four Rolls Out VR Sneaker Store

April 27, 2018
Bringing together virtual reality (VR) and eCommerce, Six Hundred Four recently opened a VR sneaker store. Through the virtual experience, eCommerce customers can “walk” around the company’s flagship store and add items to their shopping carts without having to use a headset, the company announced in a press release. “Typical VR experiences are limiting because […]

DSW Embraces The Warehouse Look

September 28, 2017
Footwear retailer DSW, Inc. is embracing the warehouse aesthetic with a new store design that goes back to its roots and focuses on a more industrial feel, according to reports by...

Amazon’s Shoe Business Growing Faster Than Traditional Retailers

August 04, 2017
Amazon’s shoe business has already experienced 18 percent growth year-over-year during the first two quarters of 2017— an indication that the online retailer’s investment in the footwear market is paying...

True Gault Launches Custom High Heel Creation App

July 28, 2017
The high tech shoe cobbler is in. Shoes are arguably one of the most difficult items to buy online. Finding the right style and fit can have people exchanging shoes...