Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA)

Shoe-In

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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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Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA)

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#7 The "New" China 18.07.2016 29:31

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 Focus segment.

#6 All in the Footwear Family 11.07.2016 41:25

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 Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

#5 Current State of US Economy -- Manufacturing to Retail 04.07.2016 33:02

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 of origami footwear during her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

#4 Shoe Politics 2016 27.06.2016 29:01

CNN Commentator and former Romney campaign spokesman Kevin Madden stops by to discuss the current political environment and its impact on footwear trade and industry engagement.

#3 Competing for Footwear Customers in the 21st Century 20.06.2016 23:46

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.

#2 Foot-where? 13.06.2016 24:30

Team FDRA discusses the latest developments in global footwear sourcing and the potential of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for the industry. Christie unveils a new and caffeine infused footwear collaboration for the boys to discuss in her latest Fashion Footwear in Focus.

#1 - Shoe-ting the Breeze with FFANY's Ron Fromm 01.06.2016 21:45

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 boys on all things sneaker wedges during her weekly Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.