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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 Continue to Climb in August, More Increases Expected as Tariffs Impact Footwear Imports
In August, retail footwear prices climbed 1.4 percent, the most in 17 months and second fastest in 33 months.
Footwear Brands Keep Promise of Doing Only ‘Surgical’ Price Increases
Higher shoe prices have been kept at a minimum following tariff increases, and so far that appears to be…
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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…
Consumers Stand to Pay Up to 40% More for Shoes, Apparel Due to Tariffs
New analysis from the Yale Budget Lab estimates that shoppers will face 40-percent higher prices on shoes and…
Tariffs Are Weighing Heavily on the Industry, But Shoe Price Increases Have Been Minimal — So Far
Consumers haven't yet felt sticker price shock for footwear purchases, but some shoe brands and retail…
Shoe Prices Dip in June but Tariff Pressures Could Lead to Increases Later This Year
Retail footwear prices dipped 0.6 percent last month.
Shoe Prices Dip in June but Tariff Pressures Could Lead to Increases Later This Year, FDRA and AAFA Say
Retail footwear prices dipped 0.6 percent last month.
Mexico, EU Tariff Threats Follow Double-digit Trend: How Shoe Firms Are Responding
Tariff threats against Mexico, EU are at 30 percent, while shoe firms appear to be working with suppliers to…
Oil, Gas Prices Could Be Headwinds For Footwear Firms in Months Ahead
Higher oil and gas prices could impact footwear firms' operational costs, while consumer spending isn't…
What a 55 Percent Tariff on Chinese Goods Could Mean for Footwear Firms
A duty change to 55 percent from 30 percent might not have as big of an impact now that footwear firms have…
Despite Trump Tariff Anxiety, Shoe Prices Continue to Decline — for Now
Retail footwear prices slid 1.6 percent from a year ago in May.
Sneaker Shock: Nike Is Raising Prices on Select Products Amid Trump’s Tariffs
Nike to raise U.S. retail prices on higher-priced sneakers on June 1, but the Jordan brand and Nike kids…
Athleisure Growth Could Benefit Crocs, But China, Vietnam Are Concerns
UBS analyst Jay Sole said sports footwear growth, including casual, could benefit Crocs, but higher tariff…
Shoe Prices Eased in March, But Could Be ‘Sharply Higher’ Later This Year if Tariffs Remain in Place
Last month, retail footwear prices declined moderately, down 0.7 percent year-over-year.