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#288 Dr. Priest is Back with Critical COVID Updates Oct 11, 2021

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Listen in as Dr. David Priest provides the footwear industry with critical updates around COVID, the delta variant, vaccine mandates, and more.

#287 Day One with Shoe Carnival's New CEO Mark Worden Oct 04, 2021

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Matt, Andy and Jasmine check in with Mark Worden, the new president and CEO of Shoe Carnival, during his first week on the job. Mark lays out his bullish vision for the family footwear retailer's future with a focus on bricks and mortar and in-person shopping. Learn Mark's unique background and perspective and find out what shoes he currently wears and what he plans to buy next in Jasmine's Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'? segment.

#286 Optimizing and Increasing Ecomm Shoe Sales Sep 27, 2021

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There are a growing number of ecomm platforms you have to be on to grow shoe sales, but they all come with different data and content requirements, and systems making it a real headache to manage. In this episode we are joined by Syndic8 CEO Chris John who explains how brands must think about their data and how to use new technology to be on as many platforms as possible, as seamlessly as possible. If you want to grow eyes on your product and increase sales, give this episode a listen!

#285 Shoe Supply Chain Strategies to Curb Costs and Headaches (Part 2 of 2) Sep 20, 2021

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Continuing the conversation from lasts week's episode our panel adds more ideas and takeaways on how to create better supply chain strategies to curb costs and headaches. A must listen on the ways brands and suppliers are getting creative in this age of supply chain chaos.

#284 Shoe Supply Chain Strategies to Curb Costs and Headaches (Part 1 of 2) Sep 13, 2021

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Supply chains costs and shipping capacity issues remain large challenges to our industry. This panel discussion, from FDRA's 2021 Supply Chain Summit, provides some ideas and insights from various aspects of the shoe industry to help plant some new ideas and tips to better manage the chaos.

#283 Realtime Footwear Supply Chain Check-in Part Two Sep 06, 2021

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Listen in on part two of a fascinating conversation around the current challenges of the global footwear supply chain from industry leaders at Crocs, Michael Kors, Rack Room Shoes and Apex Global Logistics. Receive key takeaways on cost mitigation strategies (if there are any to be had) and important forecasts for how long the shipping chaos will continue.

#282 Realtime Footwear Supply Chain Check-In Part One Aug 30, 2021

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Listen in on part one of a fascinating conversation around the current challenges of the global footwear supply chain from industry leaders at Crocs, Michael Kors, Rack Room Shoes and Apex Global Logistics. Receive key takeaways on cost mitigation strategies (if there are any to be had) and important forecasts for how long the shipping chaos will continue.

#281 Cliff Sifford is Back to Discuss Back to School Aug 23, 2021

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Footwear fan favorite Cliff Sifford joins Shoe-In again to discuss back to school 2021 and his expectations for an epic shoe selling season. Matt also explores with Cliff the global state of the footwear supply chain and how current challenges are impacting inventory.

#280 Dave Grange Takes the Reins at K-Swiss Aug 16, 2021

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Industry leader and footwear exec Dave Grange is back on Shoe-In to discuss his recent appointment as International Brand President at K-Swiss, the history of the iconic California brand, and his vision for its dynamic and exciting future in the age of sneakers and e-commerce.

#279 In-Person FFANY Market Week is Back! Aug 09, 2021

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FDRA's own Strategic Marketplace Advisor John Heron stops by Shoe-In Show to discuss the return of in-person FFANY market weeks in New York and the launch of the FDRA X FFANY Digital Directory.

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