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Report: Footwear Factories Have Made Sustainable Strides
According to a report from the Footwear Innovation Foundation, global footwear manufacturers have made…
Shuffle Board: Infinited Fiber Founder Exits, FDRA Bolsters Board
Infinited Fiber Company's co-founder and CEO Petri Alava has stepped down while the FDRA added several…
FDRA Pushes Trump For Relief as Vietnam Tariff Talks Resume in June
Bilateral trade talks between US and Vietnam to resume early June as FDRA reminds Trump administration that…
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FDRA Pushes Trump For Relief as Vietnam Tariff Talks Resume in June
Bilateral trade talks between US and Vietnam to resume early June as FDRA reminds Trump administration that…
Shoe Prices Sank in April Despite Uncertainty Around Tariffs
In April, retail footwear prices slid 1.3 percent from a year ago.
Shoe Prices Sank in April, the Sharpest Drop in 21 Months, Despite Uncertainty Around Tariffs
In April, retail footwear prices slid 1.3 percent from a year ago.
Nike, Adidas, Puma, Steve Madden, Skechers, Caleres + Dozens More Companies Urge Trump to Exempt Shoes From Tariffs in FDRA Letter
In total, more than 80 companies signed the letter, which was sent to President Trump this week.
Industry Leaders Launch Footwear Innovation Foundation
The FIF is an autonomous research think tank working with the FDRA to shape the shoe industry's future.
Trump’s Tariff Blow Has Footwear Firms Pondering Cost Structure
FDRA CEO Matt Priest said footwear firms worry about staying in business and maintaining profitability…
FDRA: Q1 Exec Sentiment Is Most Pessimistic in Survey History
FDRA's Matt Priest says Q1 survey shows footwear executives worry about weaker shoe demand, declining sales…
FDRA: Q1 Exec Sentiment Is Most Pessimistic in Survey History
FDRA's Matt Priest says Q1 survey shows footwear executives worry about weaker shoe demand, declining sales…
Shoe Prices Slowed ‘Modestly’ in February—But Tariffs Could Dramatically Change That, FDRA Warns
Last month, retail footwear prices slid a modest 0.2 percent from a year ago, only the second decline in the…
Shoe Sales Plunge as Inflation Fears Over Trump Tariffs Rise, FDRA Says
Footwear sales plunged 26.2 percent the week ending Feb. 22 compared to the same retail week in 2024, the…
Industry Laments ‘Potentially Crushing Burden’ of Trump’s Tariffs
Groups representing the interests of apparel, footwear, textiles and retail are grappling with the long- and…
FDRA Chief Says Trump’s 10% Tariff on China Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Some Shoe Companies
"There's going to be tons of difficult conversations over the coming weeks," the executive said.