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Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America

Footwear Shoppers Walk Away as Size Shortages Hit Record Highs

AlixPartners and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) release consumer spending report.

Shoe Industry in ‘Unchartered Waters’ Over Trump’s Tariff Moves

Footwear importers expecting illegal IEEPA tariff refunds could find it'll take years to process even after…

Report: Footwear Sourcing is in a State Not Seen in Years

It hasn't been smooth sailing for footwear sourcing in this shifting retail landscape, and with imports…

FDRA Recognizes 6 Footwear Factories for Their Commitment to Compliance

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has recognized six footwear factories with the…

FDRA 2015 Factory Survey Analysis: China’s Loss Is Vietnam’s Gain

Evidence that Vietnam continues to benefit from China’s declining footwear manufacturing industry continues…

FDRA Creates Customs Resource Center for Footwear Industry

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced Monday the launch of a new customs…

Traceability Regulations Continue to Frustrate Footwear and Apparel Manufacturing

As supply chain executives representing major brands, retailers and manufacturers convene for the 50th year…

NSRA and FDRA Fight for Footwear Retailers Nationwide on Capitol Hill

Building upon a strategic partnership formed last fall, the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) and…

More Vietnamese Protests and Strikes on the Horizon Due to China’s New Provocative Geopolitical Move

Sourcing professionals should be aware that tensions between China and Southeast Asian countries over the…

Footwear Exec Talks Sourcing in Inland China

As work wages along China’s coastline increases and the country’s shrinking workforce shifts from…

FDRA Releases Footwear Production Code of Conduct

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) released a comprehensive Footwear Production Code…

FDRA Survey Highlights China’s Labor Shortage, Wage Woes

An increasing number of China’s footwear factories are coping with production and cost challenges with…

Children’s Footwear Duties Increase Dramatically

Duties on children’s shoes are rising drastically. A total of 99.9% of children’s shoes sold in the U.S. are…