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#398 Ready, Set, Report! Unpacking the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Nov 13, 2023

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Have you heard of the new mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive passed in the European Union? Ashton Zeller, Bloom's Chief Scientist, is here to explain what the directive means for companies who do business in Europe and how they can prepare. He offers insight into LCA's, third party auditing schemes, and how the directive requires companies to start gathering sustainability data. Tune in to learn how you can keep your business compliant with the new Directive!

With special guest:

Ashton Zeller, Chief Scientist, Bloom

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

#397 Footwear Inventories, Consumer Debt, and GDP, Oh My! Nov 06, 2023

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Gary Raines, FDRA's fearless economist, drops by Shoe-In Show to discuss surprise GDP numbers, current shoe inventory levels, and consumer spending heading into 2024. While GDP is up almost 5%, slowing consumer demand is causing concern. Gary explains how credit card debt, Buy Now Pay Later services, and other financial burdens will likely be headwinds for consumers in 2024. Tune in to learn more!

With special guest:

Gary Raines, Chief Economist, FDRA

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

#396 Leading Well With Kitty Bolinger of Dansko Oct 30, 2023

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Dansko President Kitty Bolinger joins Matt and Sandi to outline her vision for the iconic shoe brand under her new leadership. As a sustainability trend setter and customer-centric company, Kitty and her team have a long history of creating great products from their innovative headquarters in Pennsylvania. Get the inside scoop on Kitty's shoe story and learn actionable insights from this remarkable female shoe leader!

With special guest:

Kitty Bolinger, President, Dansko

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Sandi Mines

#395 Starting a Footwear Brand Off on the Right Foot with Mike Gugat of Jbrds Oct 23, 2023

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Footwear industry veteran and successful entrepreneur Mike Gugat joins Shoe-In this week to discuss his children's shoe brand Jbrds. Mike and his team are developing innovative kids shoes designed by a podiatrist, and his innovative approach is attracting critical investment. Get the lastest on Mike's entrepreneurial journey with Jbrds on this week's episode.

With special guest:

Mike Gugat, Founder, Jbrds

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

#394 Realtime Holiday Footwear Consumer Trends in Focus Oct 16, 2023

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Matt and Thomas break down the latest FDRA Holiday Shoe Sales Forecast as the 2023 holiday shopping season kicks up into full gear. Listen in to better understand key shoe shopper insights in the face of continued inflation and a softening economy. Contact info@fdra.org to gain access to the full report.

Hosted by:

Matt Priest, President & CEO, FDRA and Thomas Crockett, Vice President, FDRA

#393 Achieving Supply Chain Transparency With Marissa Brock of Sourcemap Oct 09, 2023

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Supply chain transparency is all the rage with new and emerging global regulations like the UFLPA and increased environmental standards. Join Matt and Thomas as they welcome supply chain visibility expert Marissa Brock to break down the effective ways in which Sourcemap supports the footwear and apparel industries under increased scrutiny. From an idea born at MIT to a global solutions company, Sourcemap is helping companies navigate emerging supply chain visibility trends today.

With special guest:

Marissa Brock, Sr. Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Sourcemap

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

#392 Fostering an Empowering Culture Through Localized Retail With Matt Lafone Oct 02, 2023

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Shoe industry vet and retail leader Matt Lafone drops by Shoe-In to discuss with Matt and Andy his innovative approach to driving growth in the footwear industry and fostering an empowering culture for his coworkers and consumers. As President and GM of The Athlete's Foot, Matt leverages the retailer's franchising model to curate highly localized assortments in underserved markets and thoughtfully connect with customers at a local level. Tune in to learn to learn Matt's secrets to fostering diverse and impactful experiences for the entire Athlete's Foot community.

With special guest:

Matt Lafone, President & GM of Americas, The Athlete's Foot

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

#391 Court's in Session With Sneaker Law's Kenneth Anand Sep 25, 2023

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Sneaker Law founder and former Yeezy GC Kenneth Anand stops by Shoe-In to discuss his life-long passion for sneakers and his journey into turning his love of shoes into a successful career in the footwear industry. He also bats around critical intellectual property and legal hot topics with Matt and Thomas and discusses the next frontier in IP protection for brands and creators alike. Oh, and don't forget to buy his book here - https://www.sneakerlaw.com.

With special guest:

Kenneth Anand, Founder, Sneaker Law

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

#390 China Trade Expert Frank Lavin is Back! Sep 18, 2023

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Listen in as Frank Lavin, Founder and Chairman of Export Now, stops by Shoe-In to discuss the current state of trade policy amidst the 2024 Republican presidential primary season. As former Under Secretary of International Trade, Ambassador to Singapore, and Reagan White House aid, Frank has tons of experience dealing with the challenging and fraught U.S.-China relationship. Discover his key insights during this enlightening conversation on global politics, trade liberalization, and more!

With special guest:

Frank Lavin, Founder and Chairman, Export Now

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

#389 The New Consumer Mentality Ahead of the Holidays Sep 11, 2023

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As you prep your holiday sales plans, make sure you listen to our latest episode on the current economic landscape and its effects on consumer spending. Join Andy and Matt as they analyze the data to uncover the effects of the current economic environment and changes in the supply chain, all while looking at what the future holds for the economy.

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