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#338 Shoe Voters Unite! Time to Get Active Sep 19, 2022

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Matt, Thomas, and Andy gather to discuss the recent deal to avoid a rail shutdown and the importance of footwear workers getting involved in the political process this mid term election. FDRA is back with it's critical shoevoter.info website, empowering American footwear workers to register to vote, find their polling location, understand key voting deadlines, and more!

With special guests:

TEAM FDRA

#337 Coming Full Circle With OrthoLite's Kristin Burrows Sep 12, 2022

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Footwear industry veteran Kristin Burrows joins Sandi and Matt to reminisce about her storied career in the shoe industry and unveil the many ways in which OrthoLite is helping footwear companies chart a sustainability course.

With special guest:

Kristin Burrows, Chief Brand Officer, OrthoLite

#336 Forecasting Fall Shoe Sales – Unpacking the Economics of How Consumers Will Spend Up to Holiday 2022 Sep 05, 2022

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Footwear sales have been going well for much of the year, but as summer ends and families have to pay off those vacation bills what does that mean for sales this fall? Team FDRA jumps in to discuss different factors that are impacting consumer income and spending power. A must-listen episode to ensure you prepare for Fall Sales 2022!

#335 Sourcing and Supply Chain Execs Sound Off on Critical Strategies Aug 29, 2022

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Live from a taped discussion at the New York Stock Exchange, listen in as a panel of footwear sourcing experts explore a variety of critical topics impacting shoe sourcing and supply chains in 2022. Wolverine Worldwide's own Jim Zwiers hosts Jung Yoon, Ronnie Robinson, and Tom Iredale for a fascinating discussion you have to hear to believe.

With special guests:

Jim Zwiers, EVP, Wolverine Worldwide, Jung Yoon, Divisional Vice President of Production and Sourcing, Michael Kors, Ronnie Robinson, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Designer Brands, and Tom Iredale, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Jones & Vining

#334 Resetting Your Brand's Factory Compliance Approach with James McMichael Aug 22, 2022

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Factory compliance and social audit expert James McMichael drops by Shoe-In to discuss the ever-changing compliance landscape facing shoe companies today. With increased regulatory initiatives taking shape and more and more jurisdictions requiring enhanced ESG reporting and supply chain visibility, James' company Mosaic is here to help drive better due diligence and informed compliance for FDRA member companies.

With special guest:

James McMichael, Founder & Managing Partner, MOSAIC Responsible Supplier Resource

#333 Enhancing Your Global Impact With Sneaker Impact Aug 15, 2022

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Sneaker Impact CEO Moe Hachem and shoe industry veteran John Licata join Andy and Sandi to talk about their amazing shoe stories and how they drive critical environmental change through Sneaker Impact. Check out sneakerimpact.com to learn more about how to change the world one pair of sneakers at a time.

With special guests:

Moe Hachem, CEO, Sneaker Impact and John Licata, Founder & President, 360 Consulting Solutions

#332 Nothing but Michele Love for the Shoe Industry Aug 08, 2022

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From Nordstrom to DSW to Sunrise Brands, Michele Love's shoe story is like none other. Join Matt and Andy as they sit back and take in the many epic stories Michele has to offer. And something tells us that in spite of the many years she has already served in the footwear industry, Michele is just getting started.

With special guest:

Michele Love, CEO, Sunsrise Brands - Footwear & Accessories Division

#331 Exploring Wall Street Shoe Inventory & Planning Expectations with Sam Poser Aug 01, 2022

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Industry analyst Sam Poser stops by Shoe-In to discuss what Wall Street's expectations are for the increased inventory levels seen across many consumer goods industries including footwear. Listen in as the boys discuss the difficult nature of demand and product planning during such unprecedented times.

With special guest:

Sam Poser, Equity Analyst, Williams Trading

#330 How Crocs President Michelle Poole Drives Brand Relevancy Jul 25, 2022

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Crocs president and shoe industry leader Michelle Poole joins Matt and Sandi as they discuss Michelle's vision and plan to drive Crocs to even greater heights. Listen in as the gang discusses Crocs' ongoing phenomenal success, how Michelle brought relevancy to the iconic brand over the past few years, and her amazing plans to ensure consumers of all stripes keep reaching for a pair when they shop for shoes. Oh, and learn more about Crocs' amazing collaborations from Balenciaga to Post Malone to KFC and even Cinnamon Toast Crunch!

With special guest:

Michelle Poole, President, Crocs

#329 Critical Tax Issues Shoe Companies Need to Know NOW Jul 18, 2022

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Matt and Thomas welcome Joel Boff and Arvi Kaur of CohnReznick to explore top savings and risk mitigation methods for footwear companies. This includes the understanding of Pass-Through Entity Taxes (PTET) and discovering the impact nexus studies have on ecommerce sales in various states. Listen to this critical episode and learn more at https://www.cohnreznick.com.

With special guests:

Joel Boff, Partner, CohnReznick and Arvi Kaur, State & Local Senior Tax Manager, CohnReznick

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