Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. · St. Louis, MO United States ·(NASDAQ (GM): BKRS)

Mall rats in need of new shoes might step into Bakers Footwear. The mall-based vendor of women's shoes and accessories runs about 240 stores in about three dozen states, with some 20 stores doing business under the Wild Pair banner. Wild Pair shops offer edgier fashion footwear to tempt women ages 17 to 29. Bakers Footwear sells dress, casual, and sport shoes, as well as boots, sandals, and accessories, targeting women ages 16 to 35. Private labels account for more than 70% of company sales. National brands on sale in Bakers' stores include Ed Hardy, Jessica Simpson, BCB Girls, and Baby Phat, among others. The company also operates an online shoe store and catalog. To read the full description, subscribe now.