Shoe Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Shoe Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Foot Solutions Inc. trades as Foot Solutions at 20 locations in AZ CA FL GA IL IN NY NC OH OR SC TN TX and Canada. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in urban and downtown locations and power speciality and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and in Canada during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Relax The Back or other specialty medical-related businesses.

For more information contact Raymond J. Margiano Foot Solutions Inc. 1730 Cumberland Point Drive Suite 5 Marietta GA 30067; 770-955-0099 Fax 770-951-2666

Felts Family Shoe Stores/Clay Felts Co. Inc. trades as Felts Shoes and Doyles Shoes at 11 locations in AR and OK. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 1 800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years plus a five-year option are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

For more information contact Bryce Felts Felts Family Shoe Stores/Clay Felts Co. Inc. P.O. Box 420 Talequah OK 74465; 918-456-3220 Fax 918-456-6221.

Miltner’s Shoes Inc. trades as Bootleggers and Miltner’s Shoes at nine locations in MA and NH. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 4 500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in MA and NH during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotentant with grocery stores and big-box anchors. Leases running five years are typical.

For more information contact Albert H. Miltner Miltner’s Shoes Inc. 187 Gonic Road Suite 6 Rochester NH 03839; 603-332-1407 Fax 603-332-0435.

Industrial Shoe Company trades as Industrial Shoe at seven locations in AZ CA and NV. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ CA and NV during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Charlie Cummings Industrial Shoe Company 1421 East 1st Street Santa Ana CA 92701; 714-796-1976 Fax 714-796-1975.

Esco Ltd. trades as Shoe City at 18 locations in MD and Washington DC. The shoe stores specializing in casual and dress shoes occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 9 000 sq.ft. in malls strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in MD VA and Washington DC during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Earl Freedman Esco Ltd. 1800 Woodlawn Drive Baltimore MD 21207; 410-944-1666 Fax 410-944-1665; Email: esco@charmcity.net

Laurie’s Shoes Inc. trades as Laurie’s Shoes at eight locations in IL and MO. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 1 800 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in IL MO and the Kansas City area of KS during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Mark Waldman Laurie’s Shoes Inc. 9916 Manchester Road Saint Louis MO 63122 314-961-1642 Fax 314-961-7092.

Arche Inc. trades as Arche at seven locations in MA and NY. The shoe stores specializing in high-quality footwear occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas strip centers and pads. Growth opportunities are sought in FL (Miami) IL (Chicago) and NY (Fifth Avenue in New York City) during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Martine Verbrugghen Arche Inc. 128 West 57th Street New York NY 10019; 212-262-5488 Fax 212-581-8541; Web site: www.arche-shoes.com

Stuart’s Juvenile Shoe Store Inc. trades as Stuart’s Juvenile Shoes at six locations in FL. The stores specializing in children’s shoes for boys and girls occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Larry Hect Stuart’s Juvenile Shoe Store Inc. 7483 Dadeland Mall Miami FL 33156; 305-666-0584 Fax 305-666-6108.

Galo Shoes Inc. trades as Galo Shoes at five locations in NJ and NY. The stores featuring high-end Italian shoes for women occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NY (New York City only). The company cites Bally and Ferragamo as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical. Average sales of $1 500 psf have been reported.

For more information contact George Galo Galo Shoes Inc. 825 Lexington Avenue New York NY 10021; 212-832-3922 Fax 212-980-1319.

Lamey-Wellehan operates five locations in ME. The stores featuring better-branded family footwear occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout ME. Demographic requirements include a population of 40 000 within 12 miles earning $38 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include JC Penney Kohl’s Target and Shaw’s. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

For more information contact James Whellehan or Don Stowell Lamey-Wellehan P.O. Box 1317 Lewiston ME 04243; 207-784-6595 Fax 207-784-9650; Web site: www.lwshoes.com; Email: jim@lwshoes.com

Sound Feet Shoes Inc. trades as Sound Feet Shoes at seven locations in NC. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 8 000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NC during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Benny Hopkins Sound Feet Shoes Inc. P.O. Box 158 Powells Point NC 27966; 252-491-2858; Web site: www.soundfeet.com

Lebo’s Shoe Store Inc. trades as Lebo’s Shoe Store at six locations in NC and SC. The shoe stores specializing in western and dance wear occupy spaces of 7 000 sq.ft. to 9 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in NC (within one-hour drive of Charlotte) during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. A tenant improvement allowance is required.

For more information contact Mark Goldsmith Lebo’s Shoe Store Inc. 4118 East Independence Boulevard Charlotte NC 28205; 704-535-5000 Fax 704-532-2380.

L.B. Pennyworth’s Inc. trades as L.B. Pennyworth’s and Hyman’s at three locations in MA. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. to 10 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in MA (northeastern only) during the coming 18 months. Leases running seven years plus options are typical.

For more information contact Lowell Blitt L.B. Pennyworth’s Inc. 110 Monroe Street Lynn MA 01901; 781-595-6710 Fax 781-593-0120.

Shoe City operates 30 locations in CA. The stores offering brand-name athletic footwear and sportswear occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. to 7 000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CA (southern). The company is interested in pad sites. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and a $10 psf tenant improvement allowance is required.

For more information contact Bob Pratt c/o R.L. Pratt and Associates 123 Washington Boulevard Penthouse Suite Marina Del Rey CA 90292; 310-577-1414 Fax 310-577-1415; Email: bob@rlpratt.com

Daneli Shoe Co. trades as Footwear Etc. at five locations in CA. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 3 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

For further information contact Elie Monarch Daneli Shoe Co. 574 E Weddell Drive Suite 2 Sunnyvale CA 94089; 408-744-9992 Fax 408-744-1013.

Shoe Pavilion Inc. trades as Shoe Pavilion at 80 locations in CA OR and WA. The stores featuring shoes for women and men occupy spaces of 8 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls outlet and strip centers. The company also operates shoe departments in 38 Gordman Department Stores in the midwest. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact John Hellmann Shoe Pavilion Inc. 3200 F Regatta Boulevard Richmond VA 34804; 510-970-9775; Web site: www.shoepavilion.com

Gildin Enterprises Inc. trades as S & H Shoes at seven locations in FL GA and PA. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred locations are in upscale centers.

For more information contact Brad Gildin Gildin Enterprises Inc. 2970 Saint Lawrence Avenue Mount Penn PA 19606; 610-370-2941 Fax 610-370-2945.

Wood’s Boots Inc. trades as Boot City and Woods Boots at six locations in TX. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Don or Paul Wood Wood’s Boots Inc. 891 E I-20 Colorado City TX 79512; 915-728-3722 Fax 915-728-3127; Web site: www.woodsboots.com; Email: info@woodboots.com

Vance Athletic Supply Co. Inc. trades as The Athlete’s Foot at eight locations in NC. The stores specializing in exercise footwear occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NC (eastern) SC (northeastern) and VA (southern) during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Bob Nelson Vance Athletic Supply Co. Inc. P.O. Box 1437 Henderson NC 27536; 252-492-2321 Fax 252-492-1686.

Payless Shoe Source Inc. trades as Payless Shoe Source at 4 700 locations nationwide and internationally. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Beric Christiansen Payless Shoe Source Inc. 3231 Sixth Street Topeka KS 66601; 785-233-5171 Fax 785-270-7879.

Zorba Inc. trades as Zorba at seven locations in TX. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in TX (near the TX/Mexican border region) during the coming 18 months.

For further information contact Hugo Mendiola Zorba Inc. 902 East Hillside Road Laredo TX 78041; 956-726-9122; Fax 956-726-0658; Email: zorba@border.net

Schuler Shoes Inc. trades as Schuler Shoes and New Balance Twin Cities at nine locations in MN. The stores featuring women’s and men’s shoes occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. in secondary malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MN during the coming 18 months.

For further information contact John Schuler Schuler Shoes Inc. 7835 Main Street Maple Grove MN 55369; 763-494-0011 Fax 763-494-0055; Web site: www.schulershoes.com

Cook & Love Inc. trades as Cook & Love Rockport and James Davis at 10 locations in AR LA MS and TN. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2 400 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets in the coming 18 months.

For further information contact William B. Smith Cook & Love Inc. 114 S Main Street Memphis TN 38103; 901-525-2181 Fax 901-525-3308; Web site: www.cookandloveshoes.com

Health Shoe’s Plus Inc. trades as Happy Feet Plus and Birkenstock at 11 locations in FL. The stores featuring casual to dress shoes for women and men occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in FL (Brandenton Brandon Port Richie St. Petersburg Sarasota Tampa and Tarpon Springs) during the coming 18 months.

For further information contact Jacob Wurtz Health Shoe’s Plus Inc. 465 Clearwater Largo Drive N Largo FL 33770; 727-538-1111 Fax 727-518-9769; Web site: www.happyfeet.com; Email: happy@happyfeet.com

Gryder Group Inc. trades as Gryder Shoes at seven locations in AL LA and MS. The family shoe stores occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company also is open to discussing leases within existing ready-to-wear shops. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company also trades as Shoe Express in three locations in AL LA and MS. The stores featuring family shoes at budget and value prices occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company also trades as Walk ‘N Comfort By Gryder Shoes at one location in MS. The shoe store specializing in Euro Comfort New Balance and Ecko is looking to occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in freestanding sites tourist and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in LA (New Orleans and Baton Rouge) during the coming 18 months.

For further information contact Bill Gryder Gryder Group Inc. 2113 Government Street Ocean Springs MS 39564; 228-875-7224 Fax 228-875-7338.

Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corporation operates 22 locations in AL AZ CA GA NE NC OH PA VT and WI. The stores offering family shoes at discount prices occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 1 800 sq.ft. in specialty outlet and strip centers. Plans call for as many as three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.

For further information contact Ronald W. Neuman Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corporation 201 East Seven Hills Road Port Washington WI 53074; 262-284-3461 Fax 262-284-1265; Web site: www.allenedmonds.com

Browns Shoe Shops Inc. trades as Browns Shoe Shops at 45 locations in Canada. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Morton Brownstein Browns Shoe Shops Inc. 790 Begin Street St. Laurent Quebec CN H4M 2N5; 514-334-5000 Fax 514-334-3250; Email: browns@brownsshoes.com