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Special: Talking Footwear Trade with President Obama's Chief Trade Rep Sep 28, 2016

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Matt and Andy sit down with President Obama's chief trade advisor, Ambassador Michael Froman, at USTR HQ to discuss the current state of play for TPP, the remaining months of the Obama presidency, and other hot topics relating to global trade. Christie joins in on the fun as she quizzes the boys and Ambassador Froman on all things presidential footwear.

#17 Protect Your Footwear Brand Fools! Sep 26, 2016

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Matt and Andy welcome FDRA's IP lawyer David Spooner as he discusses the ins and outs of protecting your footwear brands in markets all over the world. Want to develop a strategy of protecting your brand? Start with this show! Christie uncovers centuries old shoes in the walls of Cambridge University in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

#16 Shoe Retail Trends to Know Now Sep 19, 2016

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Curious about what's happening in footwear retail right this minute? Download to listen to Matt, Andy, and Christie discuss footwear retail insights, dynamics, trends, and forecasts this fall. You won't be disappointed. In addition, Christie discusses the rise of Jimmy Choo shoes for men in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

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#15 Political Trade Reporting with a Pro Sep 12, 2016

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Politico Senior Trade Reporter Doug Palmer joins the show to discuss the business of trade reporting from the Battle in Seattle in 1999 to the current heated rhetoric on trade this election year. The crew discusses the Adidas announcement about the opening of an advanced footwear manufacturing facility in Atlanta next year in Christie's Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

#14 Shoe Songs You Should Know Sep 05, 2016

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Matt, Andy, and Christie bat around great songs focused on footwear, including a controversial list of the top ten shoe songs of all time. Christie updates the boys on all things celebrity shoe endorsements and designs. Key song highlights include some of the following: These Boots Are Made For Walking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ45uww Dancing Shoes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aQELo7tXyI Buggin' Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaIDj6vBEoU

#13 MAGIC Show Recap With USFIA Aug 29, 2016

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Matt and Andy welcome U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) President Julie Hughes as they review takeaways from the August MAGIC/FN Platform show in Las Vegas and rundown key tips to navigating trade shows.

Christie explores how footwear retailers are staying relevant and standing out in the hyper-competitive retail marketplace.

#12 Compliance Continuous Improvement Aug 22, 2016

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Factory compliance is constantly evolving as the industry continues to improve its collective efforts to raise standards. Matt and Andy passionately discuss all the important initiatives the industry is undertaking to drive change throughout the footwear supply chain. Christie explores the way in which retailers are using Pokemon Go in this week's Fashion Footwear in Focus.

#11 Back-to-School! Aug 15, 2016

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Back to school is the biggest shoe time of the year! Matt and Andy welcome special guests Ron Fromm, President and CEO of FFANY, and Madalyn Priest, sixth grader and resident back-to-school fashionista, as they explore all the latest BTS trends and expectations. Christie joins the fun during her weekly Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

#10 Current Global Unrest's Impact on Footwear Aug 08, 2016

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Footwear retail and production is being impacted by global events like never before. Matt and Andy welcome world renowned security expert Dr. Peter Neumann of Kings College London to discus how Brexit is impacting footwear sales in Europe and the ways in which terrorism is threatening footwear sales and production worldwide.

#9 Shoe Show Season is Here! Aug 01, 2016

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As August hits, a long litany of shoe shows are lined up to bring our industry together. Matt and Andy welcome FFANY CEO Ron Fromm for a discussion on the important role shoe shows play in driving sales and building collaborations.

Christie discusses emerging trends from new designers in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

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