The Century Club

Reaching the 100-year mark surely takes vision, commitment and hard work. Unquestionably it also takes skill, instincts and flexibility. Even more so, it demands all those qualities not just once, but generation after generation. And in a time when retail seems to be moving faster than ever, it seems incredible that the business plans written just as the very first telephones were being installed could continue to be relevant and thriving. For California-based Beck’s Shoes and Ohio-based Lucky Shoes, two powerhouse retail independents celebrating their centennials this year, the formulas for success look different. But both family-run businesses are looking ahead and focusing on giving their customers even greater service. It just goes to prove: some things never change.