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How Will the Election Impact Footwear Sales? FDRA Takes Stock
With just over a month to go before voters head to the polls, the footwear industry is asking itself what the…
What’s an Athletic Shoe Anyway? The Footwear Industry Wants to Know
Taylor Swift might not be an athlete, but according to the U.S. government, her branded Keds sneakers are…
Op-Ed: TPP Would Save Families $4 Billion on Back-To-School Shoes
It's that time of year again as children return to school across the country and that seasonal anxiety runs…
Op-Ed: 3 Current Sourcing Insights Everyone Should Know
3D printing for our industry is less about a revolution in manufacturing and more about the development of…
U.S. Shoe Store Employment Declines as Price Drops Weigh on Outlooks
June wasn’t such a hot month for footwear retailers or employees, according to new data released by the…
<b>FDRA</b> on Why China & Vietnam Will Remain Central to Footwear Sourcing
While much has been said about the erosion of China’s status as the global leader in footwear manufacturing…
<b>Fila</b> Sourcing Director Talks “The New China”
While much has been made of sourcing moving out of China to neighboring countries, the country is still a top…
<b>Ever-Rite</b> Talks Footwear Sourcing in Vietnam
Vietnam is quickly becoming a new hotbed of sourcing for the footwear industry, coming with its own unique…
<b>Caleres</b> Sourcing SVP Talks Current Footwear Production Issues in China
Times moves fast, and that is especially true in China, where issues surrounding sourcing change all the…
Payless ShoeSource SVP on Global Sourcing Strategies
Sourcing is complicated business. At a recent FDRA Summit Payless ShoeSource Global Sourcing SVP Mike McBreen…
<b>Footwear Careers Marketplace</b> Launches
The job hunt for footwear professionals is about to become more streamlined. Two Ten Foundation and the…
<b>TPP</b>: The Blueprint for the Future of Footwear Trade
The future of footwear trade policy is staring us in the face. U.S. footwear companies want to invest in 21st…
TPP: Invest in Vietnam, <em>Now or Never</em>
“If you’re sourcing apparel, and you’re not already in Vietnam, it may be too late for you.” That key…
<b>New Balance</b> Renews Opposition to TPP; Footwear Industry Reacts
Though New Balance has been quiet lately in regards to its long-standing opposition to the Tans-Pacific…
AAFA and FDRA Want Extension of West Coast Ports Labor Deal
Retailers and manufacturers still stinging from the nine months of slowed activity at 29 West Coast ports…