Children’s’ Rain Gear Is A Success at Americas Mart

Kent, Wash. (31 July 2005) – The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishing Market was a rewarding experience for Washington Shoe. Paired with the Buying Office, the company wrote an increased number of orders compared to previous shows.

Children’s character rain gear has an optimistic outlook within the gift segment. The novelty market has always been profitable and using this whimsical and fanciful product as a gift makes perfect sense. Western Chief Kids was most recently targeting the footwear industry but has found that profitability could go beyond the shoe and apparel markets. Washington Shoe Company is pleased by the stimulated sales brought about by The Buying Office.

Representation at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishing Market hosted by Americas Mart will help shape future planning of expansion and purchasing group partnerships.

About The Buying Office
The Buying Office has been in business for 14th years. The July of 2005 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market was the grand opening of their newly renovated showroom. The showroom's sleek contemporary design and easy-to-work format build upon their reputation as a key resource for the latest in breaking trends and top-selling lines. Categorized for optimum buying convenience, the showroom features four product areas: Stationery, Contemporary Furnishings and Accessories, "Gift Garden" and Women's Gifts. www.thebuyingoffice.com

About Washington Shoe Company
For more than 100 years, Washington Shoe Company has been making shoes that fit people’s lives. Brand include Western Chief Work, which were originally built for the Alaska Gold Rush and now serves our customers as their ‘Hard Workin’ Boots’; Western Chief Kids, industry leading designer of children’s rain gear and boots; Staheekum, a high-quality sheepskin slipper line; Chooka, a designer sheepskin boot line; 2Pod athletics and Wam. Built with the finest materials and demanding standards, Washington Shoe has footwear to keep people warm and dry, comfortable and stylish, safe and secure. More information can be found at www.washingtonshoe.com or www.westernchief.com.