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#388 Focus on Mold: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges with Mike Hanrahan of Superdry International Americas Sep 04, 2023

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Do you want to know how to navigate modern supply chain challenges and protect product from moisture and mold? Join us as we speak with Mike Hanrahan, Senior Vice President of Superdry International Americas, about the company's strategies for increasing efficiency, lowering costs, and making sure products are protected in transit. Discover the tips you need to navigate the ever-changing supply chain landscape!

With special guest:

Mike Hanrahan, Senior Vice President of Superdry International Americas

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

#387 Exploring Shoe Sustainability with NIKE's Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Kinder Aug 28, 2023

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NIKE's very own Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Kinder joins Matt and Andy to explore NIKE's innovative and transparent approach to all things sustainability. Noel shares his personal shoe story and delves into why NIKE has a Chief Sustainability Officer, along with details of his day-to-day responsibilities. He also discusses the evolution of Nike's science based sustainability strategy, which focuses on carbon reduction, waste reduction, reduced water consumption, and innovation around chemicals used in products. Tune in to get a firsthand account of the progress NIKE is making and to learn more about the company's ambitious goals.

With special guest:

Noel Kinder, Chief Sustainability Officer, NIKE

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

#386 Okabashi 2.0: The New CEO and Circular Evolution of This American Made Shoe Company Aug 21, 2023

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American shoe manufacturing is going through a transformation and renaissance. Join us on this episode as we meet Okabashi's new CEO and hear about its new journey towards a new business model and way of doing business more sustainably! Their shoe factory is located in GA, which provides them a unique opportunity to transform.

With special guests:

Sara Irvani, Board of Directors, Okabashi Brands and Pepper Harward, CEO, Okabashi Brands

Hosted by:

Andy Polk and Matt Priest

#385 The Launch of the SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy with Sean Williams Aug 14, 2023

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Industry vet, serial entrepreneur, and FDRA friend Sean Williams drops in for a chat with Matt and Sabria about the newly minted SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy (SSCA) in Brooklyn. With the support of Healing Soles and hip hop legend Ali Shahid Mohammed from A Tribe Called Quest, the sky's the limit for the SSCA. The possibilities have us buggin' out! Make sure you take a listen.

With special guest:

Sean Williams, Program Lead / Consultant / Curator, Obsessive Sneaker Disorder LLC / SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Sabria Butler

#384 Unpacking the Latest on Shoe Packaging with Mark Maxwell of Billerud Aug 07, 2023

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Are you looking to make your packaging sustainable and cost-efficient? Look no further! Join us on the Shoe-In Show to hear from Mark Maxwell from Billerud, who will guide us through the process and talk about the importance of packaging in the era of sustainability. From understanding the supplies needed to shipping and right-sizing packaging, Mark will share his experience from working at Kmart and General Motors to help brands make their packaging more effective and efficient. Don't miss out on this exciting discussion of sustainability and packaging!

With special guest:

Mark Maxwell, Manager Global Accounts, Billerud Managed Packaging Division

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

#383 Dr. Funkenstein and the Supply Chain Chaos: A Dungeon & Dragons Adventure Jul 31, 2023

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Have you ever wondered what the biggest supply chain issues are in today's global trade market? Pete Mento, the Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV, joins Shoe-In to discuss the current chaos of the logistics and supply chain industry. Pete explains the challenges posed by evolving supply chains, a lack of free trade agreements, increased regulations, cyber security, and labor unrest. He suggests companies should "consider the worst" when it comes to supply chain resiliency, and suggests corporations use Dungeons & Dragons-style game plans to prepare for any potential worst-case scenarios. (you'll have to listen to the episode to even understand the title)

With special guest:

Pete Mento, Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade, DSV

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

#382 Innovation in Action: How Biomaterials are Transforming Footwear Jul 24, 2023

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Shoes are in the middle of a major transition thanks to new plant based materials that are outperforming traditional materials. Jason Robinson, founder and CEO of Evoco, an innovation company focused on shoe sustainability, reveals how they are changing the shoe game with new bio-chemistry. Jason explains how they are crafting high-performance materials that are 70-80% bio-based, but more importantly why. Hear him explain the importance of sustainability and the innovation process behind it!

With special guest:

Jason Robinson, CEO, Evoco

Hosted by:

Andy Polk and Matt Priest

#381 White Mountain's Fresh Start with the American Exchange Group Jul 17, 2023

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Listen in as Matt and Sandi connect with Alen Mamrout, CEO of the American Exchange Group, to unpack his recent acquisition of White Mountain. White Mountain's Robert Geller and Dennis Eichin join in on the conversation to explore the history of White Mountain, and why joining forces with Alen and the American Exchange Group is the "perfect marriage". Get the behind-the-scenes story on how the two dynamic companies came together to form a more perfect union.

With special guests:

Alen Mamrout, Chief Executive Officer, American Exchange Group, Robert Geller, Chief Revenue Officer, White Mountain International LLC and Dennis Eichin, Chief Sourcing Officer, White Mountain International LLC

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Sandi Mines

#380 Footwear Retail in Realtime with DBI's Doug Howe Jul 10, 2023

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Do you want to hear about the current state of footwear retail from an industry expert? Doug Howe, the CEO of Designer Brands, joins Shoe-In Show to talk about the family-oriented and collaborative nature of the footwear industry, the recent acquisition of Keds, the return of NIKE, and his economic expectations for the rest of the year.

With special guest:

Doug Howe, President & CEO, Designer Brands, Inc.

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Sandi Mines

#379 Capitol Hill Sneaker Day Recap: Bridging the Gap Between Partisanship Through Soles Jul 03, 2023

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Have you heard of the Congressional Sneaker Caucus? It's a bipartisan movement that's bringing people together over a love of shoes! On June 21st, the first ever Sneaker Day was held on Capitol Hill and it was a huge success. Over 75 people, both House and Senate members and congressional staff, got together to show off their shoes, have conversations, and celebrate the impact of sneakers on culture. Representatives Moskowitz and Chavez-DeRemer shared their personal collections and even handed out awards for the "best sneakers". Sneaker Day was a refreshing moment of fun in an era of political partisanship. Don't miss out on this amazing footwear movement!

Hosted by:

Matt Priest, CEO, FDRA and Thomas Crockett, Vice President, Government Affairs, FDRA

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