One item that every parent needs to buy for their kid is shoes. Children's shoes are a large industry. If you are already in the shoe business, you need to sell kids shoes. If you are thinking about starting a business that sells shoes for children, the time is always good.
Children's shoes come in all shapes, sizes, colors and styles. They are made by a number of different designers. You need to know what your customers want, so you know what shoes to sell. Just remember that the type of store you have should reflect the types of shoes you sell.
When buying inventory for your store remember to:
1. Research children's footwear manufacturers.
2. Know about current and upcoming trends for children's shoes.
3. Sell a variety of different types of shoes for kids.
4. Buy discount children's shoes from wholesalers.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find information about the types of children's shoes you want to sell
Know what types of kid's shoes you want to sell. In order to do this you need to research different products, vendors and children's shoe manufacturers. You also need to be aware of current and upcoming fashion trends.
I recommend: Information about children's shoes and every children's footwear manufacturer is available, you just need to know where to look.
The Shoebook is a free website for retailers in the shoe industry that helps you find vendors, stay ahead of trends and find resources to help your business succeed. You can also subscribe to magazines, like
WSA Today and
Footwear Today, to keep up with what is hot in the children's shoe business.
Sell kid's tennis shoes
When stocking your inventory, be sure to include a nice variety of tennis shoes. From name brand athletic shoes to wholesale tennis shoes, offer a selection of shoes and prices.
I recommend: For name brand shoes visit websites like
Endless.com or
Shoes.com, where you can find children's shoes from a variety of brand names. You can also buy brand name shoes directly from children's shoe manufacturers, like New Balance's
NB Web Express or
SKECHERS. If you are looking for wholesale tennis shoes visit
Wholesale Situation.
Sell kid's dress shoes
All children need at least one pair of dress shoes. Offer a nice variety for both boys and girls. Do not forget to include infant and toddler dress shoes as well.
I recommend: bestdressedkids.com has a large selection of kid's dress shoes. Here you will find dress shoes for boys and girls, as well as toddlers and infants.
Shoebuy also has a nice variety of dress shoes available.
Buy children's shoes at wholesale prices
Wholesalers sell shoes for kids too. They usually offer a large discount for buying children's shoes in bulk. This is a great way to stock up on a large amount of inventory for the lowest price.
I recommend: Shoofly Design, Inc. offers their shoes to retailers at wholesale prices. You must provide your retail information in order to access this part of the website.
Shoenet.com has a large online selection of shoes.
Josmo Shoes shows pictures of their products, but you need to order a catalog or contact them for pricing.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Whether you are a new business or a business adding children's shoes to your current inventory, consider having a children's shoe sale to let everyone know about your new products.
- Do not forget to stock wide and narrow children's shoes.
- Remember to sell socks. Customers buying children's shoes will also buy children's socks.
The official source of Children's Shoes is the Childrens Shoes page at Business.com
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