International Shoe Co.

International Shoe Company formed in 1911 following the merger of Roberts, Johnson & Rand Shoe Company and Peters Shoe Company.

In 1921, International Shoe Company acquired W.H. McElwain Company. This acquisition expanded its manufacturing operations.

In 1952, the company acquired Florsheim Shoe Company, a producer of men's shoes.

International Shoe Company changed its name to INTERCO Inc. in 1966. The change aligned with its diversification into industries beyond footwear.

In 1996, the business adopted the name Furniture Brands International. This transition marked a shift to exclusive focus on furniture manufacturing.

During World War II, International Shoe Company supplied more footwear to the U.S. government than any other company.

By 1944, it operated 67 shoe factories, subsidiary plants, and tanneries in various states. The daily production capacity exceeded 200,000 pairs of shoes.

International Shoe Company owned tanneries capable of processing 3.5 million hides each year.

The company produced materials for its footwear including rubber heels, cements, containers, and textiles for shoe linings.

International Shoe Company acquired Florsheim Shoes in 1952. Florsheim Shoes specialized in men's dress shoes.

In 1922, the company introduced Poll Parrot Shoes as a brand for children's footwear.

International Shoe Company also produced Red Goose Shoes under its brand portfolio.