#260 It’s Time To Plug In With FDRA!

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#260 It’s Time To Plug In With FDRA!

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Mar 29, 2021

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This week we are sharing all the ways FDRA is serving the industry. Checking out our site is always a great place to start, but on this episode we have a conversation about what we are doing regarding sustainability, diversity, supply chain and customs issues, and more!

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Mar 29, 2021

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Covering the ins and outs of all things footwear, from sneakers to heels, loafers to slippers and every type of shoe in between. Brought to you by the FDRA and FFANY, the footwear industry’s associations focused on retail, trade, politics and fashion…helping create and enhance conversations on all things footwear.

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#7 The "New" China: What's old is new again as Matt and Andy discuss current sourcing in China with key sourcing executives from Fila, Caleres, and Payless ShoeSource. Christie winds back the clock on the ongoing retro trend in footwear during her Fashion Footwear in... by Shoe-In
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#1 - Shoe-ting the Breeze with FFANY's Ron Fromm: Matt and Andy welcome FFANY President & CEO Ron Fromm to the studio to discuss footwear's rapidly changing environment in design, fashion, retail, and the ways in which FFANY is connecting with its customers. FDRA's Christie Horan educates the... by Shoe-In
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#4 Shoe Politics 2016: Special Guest: Kevin Madden, Partner, Hamilton Place Strategies by Shoe-In
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#15 Political Trade Reporting with a Pro: Politico Senior Trade Reporter Doug Palmer joins the show to discuss the business of trade reporting from the Battle in Seattle in 1999 to the current heated rhetoric on trade this election year. The crew discusses the Adidas announcement about the... by Shoe-In
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#8 Footwear Production Memory Lane: Rick Muskat, FDRA Chairman and Co-owner of Deer Stags Concepts rejoins the guys to discuss the evolution of footwear importing and the trail Rick's father and others blazed in global footwear production. Christie updates the guys on all things Yeezys... by Shoe-In
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#11 Back-to-School!: Back to school is the biggest shoe time of the year! Matt and Andy welcome special guests Ron Fromm, President and CEO of FFANY, and Madalyn Priest, sixth grader and resident back-to-school fashionista, as they explore all the latest BTS trends and... by Shoe-In
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#9 Shoe Show Season is Here!: As August hits, a long litany of shoe shows are lined up to bring our industry together. Matt and Andy welcome FFANY CEO Ron Fromm for a discussion on the important role shoe shows play in driving sales and building collaborations. Christie discusses... by Shoe-In
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#14 Shoe Songs You Should Know: Matt, Andy, and Christie bat around great songs focused on footwear, including a controversial list of the top ten shoe songs of all time. Christie updates the boys on all things celebrity shoe endorsements and designs. Key song highlights include... by Shoe-In
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#23 Unpacking the Unknown Risks in the Footwear Supply Chain: Tony Pelli, Supply Chain Risk Consultant, BSI by Shoe-In
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#3 Competing for Footwear Customers in the 21st Century: FFANY President and CEO Ron Fromm rejoins Matt and Andy as they discuss new and innovative ways in which footwear companies reach footwear customers in the 21st Century. by Shoe-In
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#10 Current Global Unrest’s Impact on Footwear: Dr. Peter Neumann, Professor of Security Studies, Kings College London by Shoe-In
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#22 The Ins & Outs on All Things Sneakers & Sneaker Culture: Matt Powell, Sports Industry Analyst, The NPD Group by Shoe-In
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#13 MAGIC Show Recap With USFIA: Matt and Andy welcome U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) President Julie Hughes as they review takeaways from the August MAGIC/FN Platform show in Las Vegas and rundown key tips to navigating trade shows. Christie explores how footwear... by Shoe-In
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#2 Foot-where?: Tracking the Latest Global Footwear Sourcing Trends by Shoe-In
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Special: Talking Kick-Ass Kicks with 311's P-Nut: P-Nut, Bassist, 311 by Shoe-In
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#18 Must Know Tips For Launching the Next Great Footwear Brand: Matt, Andy, and Christie take listeners down a checklist of must know tips for launching the next great footwear brand in the US. Christie discusses the use of wait lists to drive demand for fashionable footwear. by Shoe-In
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Special Episode: Will the 2016 Election Throw Shade on Footwear Trade?: Will the footwear industry's key trade initiative - TPP - survive in the wake of this vitriol election? $6 billion is on the line for the footwear companies & consumers...but both candidates are throwing shade at trade. In the aftermath of the... by Shoe-In
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#6 All in the Footwear Family: Matt and Andy welcome Deer Stags Concepts Co-owner and FDRA Chairman Rick Muskat to the show as they discuss running a third-generation family business in the footwear industry. Christie educates the guys on current men's footwear pricing during her... by Shoe-In
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#5 Current State of US Economy -- Manufacturing to Retail: Matt and Andy welcome Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as they discuss the current US economy and the roll trade plays to increase domestic manufacturing. Christie informs the guys about the development... by Shoe-In
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#29 A Tour of the Italian Footwear Landscape: Matt and Andy welcome Cleto Sagripanti, Founder and Owner of Italian Holding Moda and President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC), as he takes the boys on an in-depth tour on all things Italian footwear -- from brands to... by Shoe-In
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Roadisode #4: Run, Jump, Plae: Olivia Billingsley, Regional Sales Manager, East, Plae by Shoe-In
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#25 Slipper Time with the Slipper King, Greg Tunney: Greg Tunney, President and CEO of RG Barry Brands, joins Matt and Andy to discuss all things slippers and slipper fashion just in time for the holidays. Christie discusses Instagram's iniative to add shopping to its social network and online... by Shoe-In
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#21 Ethiopia and Footwear - Tales from FDRA's Recent Trade Mission: Fresh off the FDRA trade mission to Ethiopia, FDRA's own Thomas Crockett stops in to discuss the prospects of sourcing footwear from Ethiopia with Matt and Andy. Thomas takes us on a journey through this emerging footwear manufacturing hub as he... by Shoe-In
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#32 Exploring Wolverine Worldwide's Global Footprint with Mike Jeppesen: Mike Jeppesen, President of Global Operations Group and Wolverine Heritage Group, Wolverine Worldwide by Shoe-In
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#24 Footwear Millennials in Focus w/ Matt Powell: Matt Powell can't get enough of the Shoe-In Show as he stops by again to discuss millennials and their impact on the footwear industry. You will totally understand the millennial phenomenon after listening to this vitally important episode...we think.... by Shoe-In
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Roadisode #1: Shoe-In at the Big Reveal: Talking Trends with Jenn Rogien at FFANY's 2017 Fashion Exhibit by Shoe-In
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Roadisode #5: Teva: Talking to Teva about Light-Weight Outdoor Shoes by Shoe-In
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#17 Protect Your Footwear Brand Fools!: Matt and Andy welcome FDRA's IP lawyer David Spooner as he discusses the ins and outs of protecting your footwear brands in markets all over the world. Want to develop a strategy of protecting your brand? Start with this show! Christie uncovers... by Shoe-In
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#26 Tracking Global Footwear Logistics with an Expert: Greg Pusak, Director of Global Logistics, Global Brands Group - Frye, Calvin Kline, Coach by Shoe-In
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#12 Compliance Continuous Improvement: Factory compliance is constantly evolving as the industry continues to improve its collective efforts to raise standards. Matt and Andy passionately discuss all the important initiatives the industry is undertaking to drive change throughout the... by Shoe-In
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