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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.

Survey says U.S. shoppers to spend less on footwear

Published: May 10, 2022

According to a survey of shoppers in the U.S., almost half are planning to spend less on footwear this Spring.

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.

Footwear prices rise at fastest rate in 20 years

Published: October 18, 2021

Shoe prices in the U.S. increased by 6.5% in September, compared with the previous year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Pandemic restrictions slow growth of retail imports

Published: September 20, 2021

Growth in imports at the U.S.’ largest retail container ports has slipped from double to single digits as a result of continued pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, according to the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker report.

Deckers Brands partners with FDRA as sustainability partner

Published: August 16, 2021

The U.S. footwear and apparel manufacturer Deckers Brands has become a 2021 Sustainability Strategic Partner for Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). As a partner, the company will work together to drive change within the footwear and apparel industry.

New research on behaviour of Covid-19 on leather footwear

Published: June 23, 2021

Researchers have endeavoured to understand how the coronavirus behaves on leather to help the footwear industry recover from the effects of Covid-19. The team at De Montfort University in Leicester (DMU) worked with the British Footwear Association (BFA), which represents the smallest artisan shoemakers to the largest and best-known brands in the world, to test samples of the most popular leathers used for shoes.

Vans commits to 100% responsible leather by 2030

Published: April 26, 2021

The U.S. footwear and apparel brand, owned by VF Corporation, has committed to reducing its environmental footprint which includes ensuring that 100% of its top materials, including rubber, cotton, leather and polyester, come from regenerative, responsibly sourced renewable or recycled sources across 85% of its materials. The move follows in the footsteps of sister brand Timberland’s pledge to be net positive by 2030.