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Matt, Andy and Thomas discuss the latest initiatives under development in DC to combat the prevalence of counterfeit products on e-commerce platforms. There is a lot of momentum in this area so you don't want to miss this conversation! Jasmine joins in with her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Fit is the key reason why most shoes are returned - and that is a major reason why shoe retailers and brands are working with Volumental. On this episode we explore how technology is allowing shoe scans, in just seconds, to link up with inventory to find the right shoes in stores as well as online. We also look at how data and technology are evolving to eventually allow a personalized fit for each...

A year long survey conducted by Deloitte on consumer behavior has sparked conversation between Matt and Andy on this Shoe-In Show episode. Join the conversation as we critically think through consumer behavior and its many factors, you may leave with a new perspective! Check out the full survey.

More and more shoe brands are using air freight for speed to market advantages, but today our supply chains are still reeling from the coronavirus. On this episode we cover the many disruptions impacting our supply chains and discuss how and why air freight has record low capacity and the fear is that will impact price in the short term. A must listen for everyone in footwear from sourcing to reta...

Innovation is priority in finding solutions to push through all the changes that have occurred and will occur as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Footwear industry veteran Stuart Jenkins, owner of White Hat Innovation and Founder of BLUMAKA, discusses how brands can strategically innovate during this time.

As a footwear industry we are all trying to navigate during this pandemic and make the best decisions not only for our brands but for our teams, customers, and partners as well. David Kahan, Chief Executive Officer of Birkenstock Americas joins us to discuss his approach to getting Birkenstock through these uncertain times and how he plans to come out on the other side of things stronger than ever...

We are excited to have industry vet, Leslie Gallin back in the Shoe-in Show studio. On this episode we chat about the challenges companies have been facing prior to the Coronavirus outbreak, the need for new product, and what she expects to see after the outbreak subsides.

Cleto Sagripanti, Italian footwear industry veteran and consultant, checks in with the Shoe-In Show gang to provide a first-hand account about the impact of the virus on Italian footwear production and retail. Cleto also explores the broader impact the virus is having on the European marketplace and the move to utilize e-commerce more effectively in Italy.

Retail and footwear industry veteran Matt Rubel joins Shoe-In for this emergency discussion around the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the footwear industry in the near, medium and long terms. Matt brings powerful insights to consider NOW as companies look to hold on to cash and weather this historic American retail meltdown.

The Shoe-In Show team welcomes Foot Locker CEO Dick Johnson to discuss the rapidly evolving impact the coronavirus crisis is having on footwear companies and retail. Matt, Andy and Jasmine also explore the latest trends with Dick that are driving athletic footwear sales, the importance of consumer digital engagement, and close out the session with the world famous Whatcha got? Whatcha gettin'? seg...

Student loans have a HUGE and growing impact on our industry – from taking hundreds of dollars out of each paycheck for many to the worries over saving enough for your kids' college – it is impacting quality of life, productivity, talent retention and sales. On this episode we are joined by one of the leading experts on higher education, Michael Dannenberg, who discusses the student loan crisis in...

On this episode we check in with Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls. The Shoe-In Show team learns all about the new happenings over at Soles4Souls, some of the hardships they face helping countries in need, entrepreneurs, and more.

In a podcast crossover, Shoe-In's Matt Priest joins Mike Jeppesen, President of Global Operations at Wolverine Worldwide, to discuss sourcing shifts on Wolverine Worldwide's own podcast. Tariffs have had a major impact on strategic sourcing decisions, but so too have other risks and opportunities. Listen to this important episode to key get insights and tips on how your brand can source more strat...

Sabria Butler is FDRA's newest addition! Get to know how her love of shoes started, footwear retail experience, and thoughts on diversity being so new to the industry.

Jazerai Allen-Lord, Author, Designer, and Sneaker Strategist joins us for the very first time as we celebrate remarkable African Americans within the footwear industry during Black History Month. Jazerai has been a voice within sneaker culture for over a decade. It was an honor to have her on to discuss culture, her newest shoe release and business.

Chris Burns is back and this time joining us for our African Americans in footwear series. In this episode we discuss his latest adventures, from starting his own record label to his role as a professor. We also talk about the rise of the resale industry and how it will start to affect retailers in the future.

Shoe-In Show is honored to have Kickstorian Dee Wells join us for our African Americans in footwear series. In this conversation we talk about everything from memorable episodes with Phife Dawg and Tinker Hatfield on his Obsessive Sneaker Disorder talk show, footwear innovation and we get his thoughts on Kobe Bryant's Influence.

Matt's brother, David Priest, Senior Vice President and Chief Safety, Quality and Epidemiology Officer at Novant Health joins us for a special and very timely episode concerning the coronavirus spreading through China. China is a key sourcing location for the footwear industry making this timely episode so important for your upcoming travel plans and sourcing strategies.

Eric Johnson, Senior Technology Editor with the Journal of Commerce joins the Shoe-In Show squad to help us understand how brands can approach implementing technology to solve supply chain issues, talks investment boom and what's to come in the future!

Jose R. Suarez, Founder & CEO of Impactiva is back but with something new, Impactiva's new SaaS platform, vaēso! vaēso is modernizing retailer & brands' manufacturing ecosystems by providing real-time quality, productivity, speed and order status data! Learn all about it straight from the CEO!

The Shoe-In Show team is honored to chat with Matt O'Toole, Reebok's brand president. We discuss the evolution of Reebok, footwear innovation, and their new Cotton + Corn plant-based shoe!

First Insight services some of the largest retailers, manufacturers and brands by providing vital consumer insight in order for businesses to make the best investments. Greg Petro, CEO and Founder of First Insight joins us to discuss the importance of the company, the importance of diversity in the marketplace, shopping habits, and much more!

FDRA is excited for 2020. On this episode, we discuss some highlights from 2019 and talk about some things to expect from 2020. We also introduce the Shoe-In Show fam to the newest addition of FDRA, Sabria Butler our new marketing and events assistant!

Want a real look at how brands look at and work on shoe sustainability from marketing and sales to product development and sourcing? Listen to this powerful episode. Often hard to define and understand, this panel at FDRA 2019 Sourcing Summit opens up on the realities of sustainability so everyone can get better at making and selling environmentally friendly shoes.

Shoe-In Show listens in on a conversation Thomas Crockett had with Mike Piza of Apex Logistics and Kerry Rasmussen of Farrow at the 2019 FDRA Sourcing Summit in New York. Understanding sustainable supply chains even as you develop more sustainable product is key...particularly in the age of e-commerce.