Calling all exhibitors – August 5-7, 2013 (Monday - Wednesday) New York Shoe Expo exhibit applications available online now. Exhibit showrooms and meeting room options available to suit your best needs - be sure to book early, space is selling fast.  Get a preview of the show and view the Trade Show Photo Gallery.

It's not too early to lock in special hotel sleeping rooms rates for the upcoming August 5-7, 2013 shows at conveniently located hotels.  Close to show headquarters and reserved exclusively for FFaNY guests, book now as quantity is limited.

Recently featured in Footwear Plus Magazine's TRADE SHOW TRACKER:  Highlights from the FFANY June Show and Industry Party: Get the inside scoop on the show buzz, trend spotting, what was heard in the aisles, the FFANY industy party and the 210YP event!

The opening night industry party held June 5th at China Grill was a fantastic sucess - view the PHOTO GALLERY.  Thank you to all in the industry who attended and came out to support Shoes That Fit.  FFANY will donate $20,000 towards this wonderful charitable organization that provides footwear to children in need.  We look forward to seeing you at next year's event - details coming soon!

As seen in Footwearnews.com - FACES from FFANY, June 10.  "Ready, set, show. FFANY attracted top designers, retailers and footwear execs to the Big Apple for the June show" - read all about it and View Slideshow.

Please take a moment and help Shoes That Fit reach more kids in need of shoes.  As a finalist in DSW's Shoe Lovers Care-Leave Your Mark contest on Facebook, Shoes That Fit has a chance to win $75,000 to expand their program and help provide new shoes to chidren in need across the U.S!  Log into facebook and "Like" DSW's page. Click on the green shoe lovers Care Tab and vote every day through June 19th, every vote counts so share with your colleages and friends. Every child deserves a shoe that fits.

The 20th Annual QVC Presents "FFANY Shoes On Sale" gala and shoe sale to benefit breast cancer research, education and awareness will be held Tuesday, October 1, at the Waldorf=Astoria hotel in New York City.  Founded in 1993 in a tent in Central Park, this is the largest fundraising event in the shoe industry.  A special thank you to Julianne Hough, this year's event and PSA spokesperson.  To date, over 1 million pairs of shoes have been sold and FFCF (Fashion Footwear Charitable Foundation) has donated over $40 million to distinguished medical institutions for breast cancer research and education.   View Event Photo Gallery.

The FFANY iPad App to download the current show directory is available free at the App store, simply search keyword FFANY. View the show directory in digital format for all exhibitor websites,  contact information and show location instantly. Download instructions here.

FFANY and it's Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Ron Fromm, Chairman of Brown Shoe Co, will offically take the role of President and CEO of FFANY in Fall 2014, as Joe Moore retires after 15 years at the helm.  Read all about it in Footwear News, April 29, 2013:  Fromm Eager to Take Top FFANY Role

FFANY is stepping up on social media and wants you to join in! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest (@FFANYShoeShow) for up to date photos and info on your favorite brands and events.  Also, be sure to 'LIKE' our NEW Facebook page at facebook.com/FFANYShoeShow. See you there!

The FFANY Show keeps growing and a great way to expose your brand is to become a participating sponsor during market week.  There are many ways we can assist you in promoting your product or services to the top fashion footwear retail buyers and manufacturers.  View sponsorship packages and details.  Contact Phyllis Rein at prein@ffany.org for further information.