More than 100 leading footwear company executives gathered recently at an annual meeting where the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) presented its annual sales survey award to Rack Room Shoes.

The award – which recognizes the top national footwear sellers in their respective categories – is based on weekly sales data for 2012, which was provided by major footwear retailers.

“Rack Room Shoes is a strong retail brand with a vision to grow exponentially in the fashion footwear market,” said Mark Lardie, president and CEO of the company, which has more than 385 retail stores nationwide. “Our team is comprised of talented industry executives who all contribute to our successful sales.”

According to FDRA President Matt Priest, the annual meeting was a great success and displayed how the association represents the entire industry, while continuing to provide value to its members through its programs and in-depth business intelligence.

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Rack Room Shoes is a family footwear retailer.