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Footwear and Apparel Groups Urge USTR Not to Pursue New Tariffs at Section 301 Hearing
The Trump administration has intimated that foreign economies are flooding the market with their products…
China Remains the Dominant U.S. Shoe Supplier, But the Gap Is Narrowing
Per data from the U.S. International Trade Commission, China remains the dominant shoe supplier to the U.S…
How the War With Iran Is Impacting the Footwear Sector
Soaring oil prices could result in rising shoe prices in about a three-month timeframe.
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Groups representing American fashion brands and retailers have been buoyed by the high court's ruling against…
Shoe Prices Climbed ‘Fastest in More Than 36 Months’ in January, FDRA Says
Retail footwear prices rose 2.0 percent in January, higher five of the last six months and the most since…
Import Costs, Tariff Pressures Suggest Turbulent 2026 For Shoe Firms, But Some Optimism Takes Hold
An FDRA survey of shoe executives on business expectations for 2026 indicate continued concern over trade…
Why Philanthropy Remains Core to BBC International’s Corporate Mission
The company estimates it's helped over 100,000 kids through one of its initiatives.
Women’s Shoes Lead Price Increases in September
Overall retail prices of footwear climbed 1.3 percent last month.
Shoe Demand Expected to Fall as Tariff-Induced Price Hikes Take Hold
FDRA CEO Matt Priest said with two months of price increases for shoes, "if those trends continue, as prices…
Shoe Prices Started to Climb in July After Months of Declines
FDRA chief economist Gary Raines said shoe price increases in July is in lock-step with the 2.7 percent…
Shoe Prices Started to Climb in July After Months of Declines
FDRA chief economist Gary Raines said shoe price increases in July is in lock-step with the 2.7 percent…
Footwear Sales Dip in First Half of 2025, But Sneakers Continue to ‘Drive Growth’
U.S. footwear industry dollar sales were down 1 percent versus the same period last year, according to…
Shoe Prices Dip in June but Tariff Pressures Could Lead to Increases Later This Year
Retail footwear prices dipped 0.6 percent last month.
Bessent Defends Duties, Says Fashion May Take Margin Hits
The treasury secretary defended the administration's tariff regime and new duties on Vietnam in light of FDRA…
FDRA Elects New Board Leadership
FDRA has a newly elected board for the 2025-2027 term.