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#358 Big Plans at the Black Footwear Forum With Dion Walcott Feb 06, 2023

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Pensole Lewis College's own Dion Walcott joins Sabria and Matt as they explore the exciting 2023 plans for the all-important Black Footwear Forum. With a new podcast, regional meet-ups, and another national event in Detroit in-store, Dion, Sabria and Matt have their work cut out for them this year. Rest assured, they're up for the challenge.

With special guest:

Dion Walcott, Director of Partnerships, Pensole Lewis College

#357 How Tencel is Making Strides to "True Carbon Zero" Jan 30, 2023

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Everyone is making carbon reduction goals, but how do you actually reduce your carbon emissions? Well, glad you asked! Caroline Ledl joins us from Austria to share how Lenzing - you may know them by their product Tencel - set ambitious goals of "True Carbon Zero" AND how they are achieving them!

With special guest:

Caroline Ledl, Product Manager & Innovator, Lenzing (Tencel)

#356 2023 Footwear & Politics Prognostications, Predictions, and Previews Jan 23, 2023

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Matt, Andy, and Thomas gather on this week's episode to preview the congressional year ahead and how it will impact the footwear industry and the broader economy.

With special guest:

Thomas Crockett, Vice President, Government Affairs, FDRA

#355 Early 2023 Shoeconomy Check-in Jan 16, 2023

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FDRA's own Gary Raines stops by Shoe-In Show to discuss the depth and breadth of the anticipated American recession with Matt and Andy. Listen-in as the guys forecast anticipated shoe sales, inflation trends, and consumer spending power in 2023.

With special guest:

Gary Raines, Chief Economist, FDRA

#354 Footwear Supply Chain Critical Thinking Jan 09, 2023

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Footwear supply chain extraordinaire Mary McNelly of Crocs and industry innovator Gordon Downes of NYSHEX stop by the show to wax poetic about the current state of the shoe supply chain heading into 2023. As you'll hear from our conversation, now is the time to strengthen partnerships, think creatively, and execute efficiently.

With special guests:

Mary McNelly, Vice President, Global Distribution & Logistics, Crocs and Gordon Downes, Chief Executive Officer, NYSHEX

#353 Retailers Look "Outside the Box" for Ways To Offer Customers More Value Jan 02, 2023

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Great conversation with Jan Deding and Oliver Hede from IMBOX focused on how they offer retailers and customers a quick and easy shoe protection service delivered in-store at check out.

With special guests:

Jan Deding, CEO & President, North America, IMBOX and Oliver Hede, Country Manager, North America, IMBOX

#352 2022 Shoe Industry Recap and 2023 Resolutions! Dec 26, 2022

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FDRA Staff get on to talk about the big stories and issues of 2022 and what they hope and expect for 2023!

With special guests:

Team FDRA

#351 Going Global With Simac Tanning Tech's Alice Vago Dec 19, 2022

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Explore Milan's Technology Fair for the latest innovations and sustainable solutions within the footwear industry.

With special guest:

Alice Vago, Secretary General and Project Manager at PISIE, The International Polytechnic for Industrial and Economic Development

#350 The Footwear Industry's Report Card on Sustainability Dec 12, 2022

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We surveyed footwear professionals across the industry on their sustainability efforts and opinions. We found some great insights and some somber facts as well. Join us as we review where we are at and what we need to do to get better!

#349 The Law Made Me Do It! Traceability Strategies for Shoe Companies. Dec 05, 2022

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Laws now require companies to map their supply chains. But how do we ensure we can map out multiple factories and material suppliers to comply? Glad you asked - this episode features one of the leading minds to help us understand what's happening and strategy to comply!

With special guest:

Rick Horwitch, Chief of Supply Chain & Sustainability Strategy - Bureau Veritas

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