Shoe Carnival to expand with new, smaller-store concept

EVANSVILLE, Indiana — Shoe Carnival plans to launch a complementary, small-market store concept. The new format will be approximately 5,000 sq.ft. or half the size of a current Shoe Carnival store.



“We believe there is a tremendous, un-tapped opportunity to expand into new and fill-in existing markets with a complementary, smaller store concept. This will provide consumers in local communities with a convenient shopping experience that builds upon Shoe Carnival’s strong track record of delivering moderately priced, branded footwear for the entire family,” stated Cliff Sifford, president and CEO.



Shoe Carnival’s real estate team is currently working with landlords and expects to begin opening small-market stores in the next six to nine months, followed by consistent expansion over the next several years.



Shoe Carnival operates 402 stores in 34 states and Puerto Rico.