Matt Priest
Report: Footwear Imports Falter, Duties Per Pair Hit Record High
It hasn’t been smooth sailing for footwear sourcing in this shifting retail landscape, and with imports…
FDRA Elevates Steve Madden CEO Ed Rosenfeld to Chairman
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) today announced the selection of a new executive…
Calculating Footwear Inventories and Pricing in 2017
The last 18 months have been quite a challenge for footwear retailers as consumer demand continues to evolve…
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FDRA Sounds Off on Trade Post-TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade pact that could save the footwear industry almost half a billion…
FDRA Expresses Disappointment With US TPP Withdrawal
President Trump signed an executive order Monday withdrawing the United States’ signature from the…
<b>FDRA</b> Appoints Matt Priest to CEO
The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) announced Monday that FDRA President Matt Priest…
What’s an Athletic Shoe Anyway? The Footwear Industry Wants to Know
Taylor Swift might not be an athlete, but according to the U.S. government, her branded Keds sneakers are…
Op-Ed: 3 Current Sourcing Insights Everyone Should Know
3D printing for our industry is less about a revolution in manufacturing and more about the development of…
<b>FDRA</b> on Why China & Vietnam Will Remain Central to Footwear Sourcing
While much has been said about the erosion of China’s status as the global leader in footwear manufacturing…
<b>Fila</b> Sourcing Director Talks “The New China”
While much has been made of sourcing moving out of China to neighboring countries, the country is still a top…
<b>Ever-Rite</b> Talks Footwear Sourcing in Vietnam
Vietnam is quickly becoming a new hotbed of sourcing for the footwear industry, coming with its own unique…
<b>Caleres</b> Sourcing SVP Talks Current Footwear Production Issues in China
Times moves fast, and that is especially true in China, where issues surrounding sourcing change all the…
Payless ShoeSource SVP on Global Sourcing Strategies
Sourcing is complicated business. At a recent FDRA Summit Payless ShoeSource Global Sourcing SVP Mike McBreen…
<b>Footwear Careers Marketplace</b> Launches
The job hunt for footwear professionals is about to become more streamlined. Two Ten Foundation and the…
Op-Ed: TPP Offers a Blueprint for the Future of Footwear Trade
The future of footwear trade policy is staring us in the face.