Marketing Fashion Footwear

1. The Fashion Footwear Consumer
Introduction; Global Footwear Consumption; What Is Consumer Behavior?; Consumer Motivations; The Purchase Decision Process; Ethics in Action: Disposal and Recycling of Shoes; Research Emerging Consumer Behavior; The Role of Trend in Fashion Footwear; Case Study: Birkenstock; Industry Perspective: Jasmin Sanya Footwear Buyer for Harvey Nichols; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms

2. Footwear Design, Construction, and Production
Introduction; Establishing the Footwear Supply Chain; Design Concepts; Sourcing Raw Materials and Components; Footwear Construction; Operational Processes; Range and Development of Styles; The Global Landscape of Footwear Production; Ethics in Action: People, Places and Production; Case Study: 3-D Printed Footwear; Industry Perspective: Tricia Salcido, Co-Owner, Soft Star Shoes; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms

3. The Global Footwear Trade
Introduction; The Global Flow of Footwear via Continents; Trade Tariffs; Case Study: European Union Trade Tariffs in Footwear; Free Trade Agreements; Ethics in Action: The African Footwear Trade; The Buyer's Role in Sourcing Trend-Led Footwear; Logistics and Legalities; The Cost of Shoes; Wholesale Distribution; Case Study: Bata India Ltd; Industry Perspective: John Saunders, CEO, British Footwear Association; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms

4. The Retail and e-Tail Landscape
Introduction; Retail and Product Classifications for Fashion Footwear; Retail Channels and Key Players; Footwear Specialists; Nonspecialist Retailers; E-tailing; Multi- and Omni-Channel Retail; Modes of Market Entry; The Changing Face of Retail; Ethics in Action: The "Minimum" and "Living" Wage; Case Study: Sneakerboy; Industry Perspective: Mary Stuart, mo Brog; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms

5. Management Strategies for Retail Growth
Introduction; What Is Retail Strategy?; Strategic Development; Strategic Planning and Implementation; Strategic Action and Evaluation; Ethics in Action: International Cultural Considerations; Case Study: Retail strategy in a recession ; Industry Perspective: Marc Goodman, Managing Director, Giancarlo Ricci; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms

6. Visual Merchandising and Design Concepts for Retail, E-tail, and Wholesale
Introduction; What Is Visual Merchandising for Fashion Footwear?; The Traditional Shoe Shop Environment Tested; Retail Design Fundamentals; Retail Theater; Challenges of Visual Merchandising Fashion Footwear; Consumer Experience-Customization and Personalization; Wholesale and PR Theater; Ethics in Action: THE ONE OFF Design Agency; Industry Perspective: Marc Debieux, Store Manager at Cheaney & Sons; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms


7. Brand Identity and Protection
Introduction; What Is a Brand?; Categories of Footwear Brands; Semiotics, Brand Architecture, and Tiered Branding; Protecting the Brand; Ethics in Action: Christian Louboutin Versus Yves Saint Laurent; Global Counterfeit Culture; Case Study: UGG Australia; Industry Perspective: Margaret Briffa, Founding Partner of Briffa; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms

8: Brand Management
Introduction; What Is Brand Management?; Measuring Success-Awareness and Adoption; What Makes Successful Brand Collaboration?; The Creation of a Footwear Icon; Ethics in Action: Social Enterprise; Case Study: Doctor Martens; Industry Perspective: Tracey Neuls, Designer; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms

9. Marketing Communications: Media and PR
Introduction; What is Marketing Communications?; Market Research; Advertising; Public Relations; Case Study: Courting Hollywood; Events Management and Sponsorship; Direct Sales; Shoes on Screen-Digital Developments; Managing and Measuring Effectiveness Online; Trade Marketing Communications; Ethics in Action: Regulatory and Cultural Considerations; Case Study: Hunter; Industry Perspective: Michelle Crowe, Email Marketing Coordinator, Kurt Geiger; Summary; Discussion Questions; Exercises; Key Terms

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