Publications Covering the Shoe Stores Industry

Business of Fashion (BoF) Online

Global fashion-business publication offering analysis of brand, retail, and investment trends in footwear and apparel.

https://www.businessoffashion.com Circulation: 1,800,000

Chain Store Age Online + print

U.S. retail trade publication covering store operations, real estate, technology, and merchandising across chains, including shoe retailers.

https://chainstoreage.com Circulation: 300,000

Drapers Online + print

UK trade title for fashion retail professionals with reporting on buying, merchandising, and brand distribution in footwear and apparel.

https://www.drapersonline.com Circulation: 200,000

FDRA News & Insights Online + newsletter

Insights and policy updates from the industry association for U.S. footwear brands and retailers, covering tariffs, sourcing, compliance, and consumer trends.

https://fdra.org Circulation: 30,000

Footwear News (FN) Online + print

Industry news leader for the global footwear market, covering retail strategy, brand moves, product launches, and executive changes.

https://footwearnews.com Circulation: 1,200,000

Footwear Plus Magazine Online + print

B2B magazine focused on independent and specialty footwear retail; trend, product, and merchandising coverage.

https://footwearplusmagazine.com Circulation: 25,000

Footwear Today Magazine Online + print

UK footwear trade magazine serving independent shoe retailers with news, product features, and buying guidance.

https://www.footweartoday.co.uk Circulation: 15,000

Glossy Online

Covers the intersection of fashion, beauty, and retail technology, with frequent case studies on footwear brands and retailers.

https://www.glossy.co Circulation: 400,000

Hypebeast Online

Global destination for sneaker and streetwear culture; consumer buzz, launches, and collaborations that influence retail demand.

https://hypebeast.com Circulation: 15,000,000

Modern Retail Online

Covers the evolution of retail—omnichannel, marketplaces, and DTC—with deep reporting on footwear business models and performance.

https://www.modernretail.co Circulation: 600,000

Outdoor Retailer Magazine Online + print

Trade magazine for the outdoor industry; footwear categories such as hiking, trail, and performance are core coverage areas.

https://www.outdoorretailer.com Circulation: 50,000

Retail Dive Online

Business journalism on the broader retail sector with dedicated coverage of footwear chains, ecommerce, and store operations.

https://www.retaildive.com Circulation: 2,500,000

Retail TouchPoints Online + newsletter

Retail strategy and customer experience publication featuring technology, marketing, and store innovation relevant to footwear retailers.

https://retailtouchpoints.com Circulation: 250,000

Retail Week Online

UK retail trade news, analysis, and data that regularly tracks the performance and strategy of footwear chains and brands.

https://www.retail-week.com Circulation: 400,000

SGB Media (SGB Today) Online + newsletter

Covers the sporting goods marketplace with daily news and analysis on athletic and outdoor footwear sales and retail trends.

https://sgbonline.com Circulation: 120,000

Shoe Retailing Today (NSRA) Online + print

Official magazine of the National Shoe Retailers Association, offering best practices for independent footwear retailers.

https://www.nsra.org Circulation: 20,000

Sneaker News Online

Consumer-first sneaker news site tracking releases, pricing, and trends—useful for retail demand forecasting and merchandising.

https://sneakernews.com Circulation: 6,000,000

Sole Collector Online

Sneaker culture publication from Complex Networks covering releases, resale trends, and brand collaborations that move product at retail.

https://solecollector.com Circulation: 2,500,000

Sourcing Journal Online

Supply chain and sourcing publication offering in-depth coverage of footwear manufacturing, trade policy, compliance, and materials.

https://sourcingjournal.com Circulation: 1,000,000

World Footwear Online

APICCAPS-run portal with global footwear market data, statistics, and retail/trade news to inform strategy and expansion.

https://www.worldfootwear.com Circulation: 80,000