Matt Priest
How the War With Iran Is Impacting the Footwear Sector
Soaring oil prices could result in rising shoe prices in about a three-month timeframe.
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 Brands at FFANY and FSNYE Learn to Navigate Tariff Uncertainty at June Market Week
Energy was high despite global trade tensions over tariff uncertainties.
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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…
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…
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.
Trump’s China Tariffs Could Mean Higher Shoe Prices for Critical Back-to-School Shopping Season
The new round of tariffs is set to put added pressure on working families.
Shoe Brands Push Through ‘Challenging’ Market Conditions at FFANY and FSNYE Trade Shows
"This industry is resilient, and we've been through a lot since 2020," said FDRA president Matt Priest.
FDRA President and CEO Matt Priest Talks About Tariffs, Finding Shoe Talent and Diversity
The FDRA leader talks about the major issues, like trade wars and diversity, facing the shoe industry.
Q&A: FDRA’s Matt Priest on Footwear Trade & Trends in 2019
The FDRA has had its hands full since rumblings of a trade war with China began to shake the footwear…
Footwear Design That Starts With “Tariff Engineering” Could Save You Big
The U.S. footwear tariff and classification system is ridiculous by nature, a drag on innovation and an…
FDRA Recognizes Footwear Factories for Responsible Manufacturing
Good manufacturing practices warrant recognition. The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America…
FDRA Data Shows Rise in Footwear Spending in Rural America
A recent Footwear Consumer Spending Report found that Americans in rural areas are spending a record average…
FDRA Unveils New Communication Strategy and Website
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) unveiled a new and improved website designed to…