You can start by looking into the ShoeInfoNet Directory of Shoe manufacturers and distributors at http://www.shoeinfonet.com/fman/fm_us.htm  From there you can either send email inquiries or by phone call.

If you already have a store or are preparing to have one, write them about your interest to sell their products and send them a picture of the store, both the outside and inside views. Also, you may give them an idea of your start-up capital as this could help them decide whether they can immediately allow you some credit line in the beginning. Also, normally, roving sales representatives will come and see you to verify your store and if they are convinced that you are legitimate and are worth becoming their dealer, they will give all the support.

Looking for distributor suppliers is only for starters. Eventually, these companies will come to you when you are already operating and then it will be your time to choose the right brands to carry in your store and the companies you want to deal with.

Here is one book you can refer to:

So You Want to Own the Store : Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown, Thomas Tilling (Contributor)

Good Luck !

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Nach Maravilla is the Publisher of Power Homebiz Guides. He has over thirty years experience in sales and marketing of various products, which covered as he jokingly describes, "from toothpicks to airplanes"  He also had extensive experience in International trading and he always excelled in special promotional ideas for  retail outlets.

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