The Walking Company Finishes 2010 With Comparative Sales Increase of 3.6%


SANTA BARBARA, CA--(Marketwire - January 19, 2011) - The Walking Company -- the world's largest specialty retailer of comfort footwear -- announced 2010 Walking Company revenue of $187.4 million representing a 4.2% growth over 2009 revenue and a 3.6% comparative sales increase for 2010.

"We are pleased with this year's revenue results," said Andrew Feshbach, CEO of The Walking Company. "We look forward to 2011."

ABOUT THE WALKING COMPANY

The Walking Company is a leading independent specialty retailer of high-quality, technically designed comfort footwear and accessories that features premium brands such as ECCO, Dansko, UGG Australia, and Aetrex among many others. These products have particular appeal to one of the largest and most rapidly growing demographics in the United States. The Walking Company operates 212 stores in premium malls across the nation and the company's online store at www.thewalkingcompany.com.  

With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future sales and other results of the Company could differ significantly from those statements.

Contact Information:

Contact:
Michael Walker
The Walking Company
805.963.8727