Shoe-In
Summary: Covering the ins and outs of all things footwear, from sneakers to heels, loafers to slippers and every type of shoe in between. Brought to you by the FDRA and FFANY, the footwear industry’s associations focused on retail, trade, politics and fashion…helping create and enhance conversations on all things footwear.
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- Artist: Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA)
- Copyright: (c) 2016 - 2021, Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA)
Podcasts:
#177 The Founding of Hoka and Lessons on Innovation Leadership
#176 A Discussion of Key Innovations Changing Shoe Development
#175 Bloom's innovative and sustainable approach to shoe material development!
#174 The Last Is First! Jones & Vining drop by to talk about how innovation is changing how lasts are made.
#173 The Magic of the Materials Show - Where Design Inspiration Meets Material Execution!
#172 Live From Seaside - Let's Talk Footwear Summer Trends!
#171 An Insider Look At How Selling Shoes Has Forever Changed
#170 How Sustainable Is the Footwear Industry Really? We Discuss Real Data and Resources on this Episode!
#169 Millennial Footwear Insights!
#168 Sustainable Consumer Insights with NPD Group
Brands looking to get their shoes to retail faster are using air freight. On this episode, our good friend Mike Piza joins us to share best practices and insights into air freight and what the future of air supply chains hold as consumers start to demand one-day shipping. Jasmine also leads the way with her picks for summer in our "Whatcha got, whatcha gettin'?" segment!
Supply chains and trade are getting harder and harder, but there are new tips and tricks that can help. Our favorite Canadian Kerry Rassmussen of Farrow joins us on this episode to discuss successful strategies on navigating the new trade normal as well as insights into customs issues and how you could avoid a higher duty bill! Jasmine takes a second to highlight Rihanna's new luxury line with LVMH. We also get Kerry's opinion on a new footwear trend!
In this episode, we dive into some key issues for the footwear industry around sustainability and the ability - or not! - to recycle old shoes. Joining us is the ever-insightful Nicoline van Enter of the Footwearists.
Ports are critical supply chain hubs for footwear companies. Dr. Hacegaba from the Port of Long Beach joins us on this episode to explain port activities, innovations and sustainability as the number of goods shipped into the U.S. keeps increasing. Jasmine also leads our famous "Whatcha got - whatcha gettin'?" segment that made us say wow at Dr. Hacegaba's style!
Team FDRA takes off the gloves and gives an open and impassioned discussion on the current state of politics around President Trump's proposed tariff increases on shoes. This covers the impact on prices at retail to how businesses are trying to adapt. A must-listen show for everyone working in the footwear industry!
