The shoe industry. Recession-proof?

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Matt26

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Aug 27, 2008
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Last month retail sales fell almost across the board due mainly to the credit crunch and the weather.

The only sectors that saw growth were food and footwear!

I understand food (After all, if you dont buy food, you die), but shoes?? Really?

Can anyone explain this?
 
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Jorumian

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Sep 1, 2008
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I'm guessing because the car and public transport are so expensive, people are walking everywhere more?

On a more serious note, could it be because of the new school term? Lots of kids (mine included) got new shoes. Otherwise I have no idea why... Unless there was a rush on Wellingtons because of the glorious summer we haven't had...
 
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katealpha

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Perhaps the rainy weather means more footwear has had to be upgraded or replaced because of damage? My best skate shoes are now a ridiculous green colour after mowing the lawn when it had stopped raining for 10 minutes the other day. Plus I also bought that protector spray to make sure all my leather shoes were waterproofed but if I hadn't done this and worn them out and about a few times they'd be crumbling by now.

I noticed my neighbour just had a new pair of trainers delivered. (He wasn't at home so I took the delivery).
 
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