Shoe Show

Shoe Show is a privately owned American footwear retailer that has grown from a single store in Kannapolis, North Carolina, to a national presence over the past six decades. Founded in 1960 by the Tucker family, the company has remained independent and family-operated throughout its history. A major milestone in its growth came as it surpassed 1,150 stores across 47 states as of September 2025, making it the largest independent, family-owned shoe retailer in the country.

Over the last five years, Shoe Show has steadily expanded its footprint, with a particular focus on underserved secondary and tertiary markets, while also targeting select urban and suburban growth corridors. The company operates a range of retail brands, including SHOE SHOW, SHOE DEPT., SHOE DEPT. ENCORE, Shoebilee!, Burlington Shoes, and SHOE SHOW MEGA, allowing it to serve a broad customer base and adapt to various retail environments. Its stores are most often found in regional shopping centers and power centers, favoring high-visibility and high-traffic locations.

Shoe Show’s approach to expansion is evident in its ongoing store openings and active hiring initiatives, which signal a stable and growth-oriented posture through 2025. The company’s headquarters in Concord, North Carolina, oversees both its extensive brick-and-mortar operations and a growing e-commerce platform. With more than 7,400 employees nationwide and annual revenues approaching $1.4 billion as of September 2025, Shoe Show has demonstrated operational resilience and adaptability in a shifting retail landscape. Its consistent expansion and multi-format strategy have established it as a reliable anchor for shopping centers and a credible, long-term tenant for landlords and developers across the Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, and Florida.