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Footwear sustainability progress highlighted in FDRA report

Published: November 21, 2022

Footwear industry trade association Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has released its 2022 Shoe Sustainability Benchmark & Progress Report.

FDRA anticipates U.S. footwear sales decline

Published: July 19, 2022

According to the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), the U.S. footwear industry is expecting a decline in sales.

FDRA launches Footwear Trade Show Council

Published: March 30, 2022

The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) has announced the launch of the Footwear Trade Show Council (FTSC) to align industry trade shows.

Sandi Mines joins FDRA as Vice President

Published: October 27, 2021

The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) has announced the appointment of Sandi Mines to the newly created role of Vice President, Corporate Engagement.

Durability is a key focus for shoe shoppers

Published: June 1, 2021

The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) and retail and product testing company First Insight have completed an industry-wide consumer shoe sustainability survey. The survey results were polled from over 1,000 shoe consumers nationwide and are said to enable companies to better refine messaging, target consumers with green marketing and adjust sales, packaging and shipping strategies accordingly.

U.S footwear trends suggest positive future for retail

Published: April 14, 2021

The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record high in February 2021 as the nation’s economic activity rebounded faster than its global competitors following increased Covid-19 vaccinations and a US$1.9 trillion pandemic rescue package from government to boost domestic demand. This is supported by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) who has reported improved consumer confidence and statistics forecasting of in-store shopping habits.

Senior management change at FDRA

Published: December 21, 2020

The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) has promoted Thomas Crockett to Vice President, Government Affairs. Crockett has served for the last six years as Director Government & Regulatory Affairs. He is currently responsible for managing FDRA’s advocacy on issues impacting the footwear industry, including U.S. international trade policy, global trade barriers, customs, intellectual property protection

FDRA call for extension of current duty deferment plan

Published: May 26, 2020

On May 20, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging that the current duty deferment plan be extended for the rest of 2020.

20th UITIC Congress programme confirmed

Published: April 18, 2018

Under the theme “From Fashion to factory: A New Technological Age”, the 20^th Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) takes place at the Sheraton Hotel in Porto, Portugal, May 16-18.

Priest promoted to FDRA CEO

Published: December 12, 2016

The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the appointment of its President to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).