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How Footwear Production Countries Can Get a Leg up on China, Vietnam
U.S. footwear is dominated by China, Vietnam and Indonesia, but other nations can leverage unique value…
Value and Volume of US Footwear Imports Drop for 15th Straight Month
China has taken the biggest hit, with its shipments to the U.S. falling 35.9 percent in the 11-month period…
US Footwear Imports Down 25%, With Lowest October in 16 Years
Top supplier China saw shipments fall 36.7 percent to $6.73 billion year to date compared to the same period…
FDRA to Biden: Drop Punitive Tariffs and Join CPTPP
FDRA was encouraged when Vice President-elect Harris cited the impact tariffs have on U.S. consumers during…
China’s Footwear Market Share Tumbles 8.5% Amid $5B Category Step-Down
Top supplier China saw footwear shipments drop a year-to-date 38.7 percent to $5.94 billion through September.
41% of Shoppers ‘Very Likely’ to Buy Shoes This Holiday: FDRA
There may be hand-wringing over the prospect of a productive holiday season, but according to FDRA data…
US Footwear Imports Decline Runs On, With China’s Shipments Down 40.2 Percent
The decrease in footwear imports was widespread, with only Cambodia and Germany posting increases among the…
FDRA, FFANY Union Is Now Official
FDRA has assumed the management of FFANY operations.
Kids’ Footwear Prices Plunge and Retail Pulls Back on Fall Styles
It's no surprise that back-to-school product landed in stores not with a bang, but a whimper this fall.
Take a Hike: Why Outdoor Is Footwear’s Biggest Money-Making Opportunity Right Now
If nothing else, the Covid-19 pandemic is nudging consumers to reconnect with the great outdoors.
Led by China Collapse, US Footwear Imports Plunged 28.4% Through July
China continues to lead the plummet, with imports down 41.4 percent year to date through July to $4.31…
US Footwear Imports Flop 27.8% in First Half, as Sourcing Leaders Emerge
Only Cambodia and Germany of the Top 10 suppliers saw increases in their shipments to the U.S. in the first…
Steve Madden CEO Says Brands Should ‘Test and React’ When it Comes to New Product
Retail is a new landscape in 2020. Store shutdowns have forced commerce online, and consumer spending has…
How Digital Design and Streamlined Testing Aid Speed to Market
As companies chase speed to market, it has become more important to get products right the first time.
‘The World Isn’t Back to Normal Yet’: Volatility Roils Air Freight and Ocean Cargo
Uncertainty rocks the global freight markets, not even taking into account some other factors like the…