SESTA Partners With Non-Profits

At Southeastern Shoe Travelers Association, we promote the best interests and welfare of our members but we also promote the best interest of people, especially those in need in the United States and around the world.  Since we are an organization whose core is everything shoes, it makes sense to partner with shoe related non-profit organizations who strive to enrich the lives of people in need.

One of those organizations is the Soles4Souls Charity.  Their goal is to change the world – one pair at a time!  Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. 

The charity distributes these shoes to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria.  Since 2005, Soles4Souls has delivered over 19 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes. The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States.  Currently they are accepting donations to help people suffering from Hurricane Sandy. 

Please go to http://www.soles4souls.org to find out how you can help!

We also partner with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation. Two Ten is a charitable foundation offering Financial Assistance, Counseling, Community Resources and Scholarships to those working in the footwear industry. There are no fees required, or membership needed to benefit from these services. Two Ten is committed to strengthening the footwear community with financial, social and educational support and services while nurturing community building and volunteerism.  In 2011, Two Ten fielded more than 2,000 calls and provided more than $1.24 million in financial assistance to shoe people in need. 

Two Ten provides emergency financial assistance for individuals in the footwear industry. They also send financial help within 48 hours of the first call.  Two Ten also started a scholarship program in 1969.  Since its inception, Two Ten has made it possible for 6,000 students to go to college. They’ve given out over $17 million in scholarships in that time.  Two Ten Foundation is currently in need of donations and need your help. 

To find out more about donating please go to http://www.twoten.org/

Helping others is the heart of what drives SESTA.  We were founded on the principles of promoting the best interests and welfare of our members but also individuals around the world.  Please take time to find out about these charitable organizations and find out how you can help.

Atlanta Shoe Market August 2012 Show is ALMOST SOLD OUT!

THE ATLANTA SHOE MARKET

August 17-19, 2012

Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Waverly Hotel

www.AtlantaShoeMarket.com

The Atlanta Shoe Market set for August 17^th-19^th is ALMOST SOLD OUT! The show has been filled to maximum capacity for several years now. You don’t want to miss your chance to participate in one of the largest shoe and accessory shows in the world!

DON’T BE LEFT OUT! We still have a few booths available and they will go fast. You can still access the registration form on our website at atlantashoemarket.com. 

Are you a retailer looking to stroll the aisles of one of the most fashion-forward shoe and accessory shows in the world? You can pre-register for the August 2012 show on our website as well! Your badge will be mailed to you prior to the show so you can avoid the lines at the registration desk and spend more time shopping! 

We recommend making your hotel reservations early! Our website has an Accommodations link to hotels in the area offering special shoe show rates. 

Countdown to the Atlanta Shoe Market: 99 DAYS!

Atlanta Fashion Shoe & Accessory Market Details!

Atlanta Fashion Shoe & Accessory Market

June 13th-15th

Embassy Suites Hotel
2815 Akers Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia

www.AtlantaShoeMarket.com

Retailers – make your plans now!   The Atlanta Fashion Shoe & Accessory Market will be held on June 13^th-14^th from 9am-6pm, and on June 15^th (by appointment only) between 9am and 12 noon. 

This show is a wonderful opportunity for you to see what’s new in women’s fashion for Spring 2013, as well as place fill in orders that may be needed for your stores.  Check out the list of exhibitors below.

You can make hotel reservations by calling the Embassy Suites Hotel at 770-984-9300. Don’t forget to ask for the shoe show rate!

If you have questions regarding the show, please contact our office at 706-923-0580 or e-mail us at sest@plantationcable.net.

Brands exhibiting at The Atlanta Fashion Shoe & Accessory Market (click to enlarge):

 

Share Your February Atlanta Shoe Market Memories with Us!

THE ATLANTA SHOE MARKET

August 17-19, 2012

Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Waverly Hotel

www.AtlantaShoeMarket.com

As we are looking forward to our new, refreshing Shoe Show in August – August 17^th-19^th, to be exact – we can’t help but reminisce on the good times we had at the February Atlanta Shoe Market! 

Take a look through our February 2012 Atlanta Shoe Market Album on Flickr, linked HERE, and on Facebook, linked HERE. Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, or share with your friends! 

Did you attend the show in February? If so, tag us in your pictures, and send us your videos to add to our YouTube collection!

New Look For Spring 2013

The Atlanta Shoe Market has a fresh new look for its Spring 2013 show.  Our new advertising campaign features a stunning  jeweled sandal combined with a water theme – refreshing!

We are also “refreshing” our show.  New space has been added to feature a special area just for work and western boots – The Work Zone. 

Don’t miss the shoe show ranked America’s best by industry show attendees!

The Atlanta Shoe Market

August 17-19, 2012

Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Waverly Hotel

Atlanta, GA

August Show Exhibitor Deadline: Tuesday, April 17th!

THE ATLANTA SHOE MARKET

August 17-19, 2012

Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Waverly Hotel

www.AtlantaShoeMarket.com

AUGUST SHOW EXHIBITOR DEADLINE: 4/17/12

The registration deadline date for Exhibitors for the August 2012 Atlanta Shoe Market Show is approaching rapidly!  The registration form must be received in our office by April 17, 2012.  The registration form and full payment of the shows fees must be received in order for your booth placement to be considered based on your points.

The show has been filled to maximum capacity for several years now.  There have also been waiting lists of exhibitors wanting to participate in one of the largest shoe and accessory shows in the world. 

You don’t want to miss this!  Get your registration form and payments in ASAP.

Exhibitor Deadline Date for Registration: April 17th!

THE ATLANTA SHOE MARKET

August 17-19, 2012

Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Waverly Hotel

www.AtlantaShoeMarket.com

The Exhibitor deadline date for registration forms for the August 2012 Atlanta Shoe Market is approaching fast.  Your form must be received in our office by April 17^th with full payment of the show fees in order for your booth placement to be based on your points.  

The Atlanta Shoe Market has been filled to capacity for the past several years with a waiting list of exhibitors wanting to participate.  Don’t be left out!  You can access the registration form on our website at atlantashoemarket.com.

Retailers can pre-register for the August 2012 show on our website as well.  Your badge will be mailed to you prior to the show so you can avoid the lines at the registration desk.  We also recommend you make your hotel reservations early.  Our website has an Accommodations link to hotels in the area offering special shoe show rates. 

We look forward to seeing everyone at the show!

New Space Available at The Atlanta Shoe Market: The Work Zone

 THE ATLANTA SHOE MARKET

August 17-19, 2012

Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Waverly Hotel

www.AtlantaShoeMarket.com

For more than a decade, The Atlanta Shoe Market has been recording dramatic increases in the number of lines on exhibit at its semi-annual shows. Now, not only is the show floor of the Cobb Galleria Centre being sold out, so are the hallways, the meeting rooms, the ballrooms and the food court!

With the August 2012 show approaching, new space has once again been added. The Work Zone will feature work and western boots. This new area will be located in the Habersham Ballroom and the Garden Court areas of the Renaissance Waverly Hotel.

Before the BIG Atlanta Shoe Market show in August, the Atlanta Fashion Shoe and Accessory Market will take place from June 13^th-15^th.

This event is sponsored by The Atlanta Shoe Market, and is held in June and December at the Embassy Suites Hotel-Galleria in Atlanta, GA. This is an all-suite show consisting of 110 exhibitors showing women’s fashion lines. This year, the June show will feature early Spring 2013 styles.

The Atlanta Fashion Shoe & Accessory Market will be held on June 13^th-14^th from 9am-6pm, and on June 15^th (by appointment only) between 9am and 12 noon. The show is a wonderful opportunity for retailers to see new lines, as well as place fill in orders that may be needed for their stores.

Retailers can make hotel reservations by calling the Embassy Suites Hotel at 770-984-9300. Don’t forget to ask for the shoe show rate!

For more information on The Atlanta Shoe Market Show Dates, click HERE, or visit AtlantaShoeMarket.com.

The Atlanta Shoe Market is now LIVE on Social Media!

 THE ATLANTA SHOE MARKET

August 17-19, 2012

Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Waverly Hotel

www.AtlantaShoeMarket.com  

The Atlanta Shoe Market, an industry owned and operated shoe trade fair, is now LIVE on Social Media! You can now “LIKE” us on Facebook; “Follow” us on Twitter; view out pictures on Flickr; watch our videos on YouTube; and stay connected to our latest news, products, line listings, show dates and details and more, right here on the Atlanta Shoe Market Blog!

The Atlanta based trade show has grown steadily in size and stature over the years. Today, more than 1,800 lines of footwear, as well as accessories and handbags, are represented, from salon branded business, including women’s, men’s, athletic and children’s. The show is held twice annually, in February and August, featuring Fall and Spring styles respectively, at the Cobb Galleria Convention Centre and Renaissance Waverly Hotel. 

Over the years, the show has built a reputation for being the industry’s most productive event, a “working show” where buyers meet with sellers and place their orders for the coming season. The show is also noted for its ease and convenience – easy to get to and convenient to work with everything under one roof. SESTA Executive Director, Laura Conwell-O’Brien says “our goal has been simply to make it as efficient as possible for retailers and manufacturers to conduct business.”

With more than 1,800 lines and a reputation as “the buying show” where retailers purchase their inventories for the coming season, TheAtlanta Shoe Market has become the largest and most important shoe and accessory show in America and among the Top 4 largest shoe and accessory shows in the world! The Atlanta Shoe Market is the logical choice for shoe retailers looking to narrow their travels to the most essential industry shows. And, if you sell to the shoe retailer, this is a must-exhibit for you and your company! 

Here on our blog, you will be able to find out the inside scoop on the industry and the shows, including sneak peeks and previews of upcoming line listings and products! Check out our website, AtlantaShoeMarket.com for more information, and be sure to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter!