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FFANY and FDRA to merge

Published: June 22, 2020

Pending Board approval, the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) are to join forces, with FFANY members automatically becoming fully pledged FDRA members.

U.S. retailers react to further taxes on US$300 billion of Chinese goods

Published: August 6, 2019

The U.S. National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Footwear Retailers and Distributors of America (FDRA) have responded to the Trump administration’s plans to impose a 10% tariff on US$300 billion worth of goods imported from China beginning September 1.

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).

FDRA urges support for TPP

Published: May 13, 2016

In an open letter recently published in Massachusetts’ newspapers, where New Balance is headquartered, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has outlined the importance of the Trans-Pacific Agreement (TPP) for the whole footwear industry, including for shoe manufacturer New Balance.