#281 Cliff Sifford is Back to Discuss Back to School

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#281 Cliff Sifford is Back to Discuss Back to School

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Aug 23, 2021

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Footwear fan favorite Cliff Sifford joins Shoe-In again to discuss back to school 2021 and his expectations for an epic shoe selling season. Matt also explores with Cliff the global state of the footwear supply chain and how current challenges are impacting inventory.

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Aug 23, 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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#33 Seven Significant Footwear Business Trends Entering 2017: Matt and Andy launch 2017 with a bang, exploring key footwear business trends impacting the industry today, including current sales outlooks, footwear material cost trends, and shoe store employment metrics. Alison Gary of joins the boys for... by Shoe-In
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#41 South of the Border with Mexican Footwear Production Experts: Javier Plascencia Reyes, Presidente, Cámara de la Industria del Calzado del Estado de Guanajuato by Shoe-In
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