Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America
Trade Association
Founded in 1944, FDRA is governed and directed by footwear executives and is the only trade organization focused solely on the footwear industry. It serves the full footwear supply chain and boosts the bottom lines of its members through innovative products, training and consulting on footwear design and development, sourcing and compliance, trade and customs, advocacy, and consumer and sales trend analysis for retailers selling shoes around the world. FDRA also runs the footwear industry’s weekly podcast Shoe-In Show featuring leading footwear executives and experts discussing key business trends. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesKohl’s Names Ryan M. Waymire Chief Merchandising Officer
Kohl’s Names Ryan M. Waymire Chief Merchandising Officer Posted at 09:21h in FDRA, Home, Latest News 08 / 31 / 2026 Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Ryan M. Waymire has been named Chief Merchandising Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender, effective September 28.
NIKE, Inc. Announces Changes to Senior Leadership Team
NIKE, Inc. Announces Changes to Senior Leadership Team Posted at 09:20h in FDRA, Home, Latest News August 27, 2026 NIKE, Inc. today shared the following note with employees regarding changes to its Senior Leadership Team. *** Team, As we continue to make progress in our comeback, we are building a stronger foundation for NIKE, Inc. and creating momentum across product, brand and the marketplace.
Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 Second Quarter Results
Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 Second Quarter Results Posted at 09:22h in FDRA, Home, Latest News September 3, 2026 at 6:50 AM EDT –Operating Income and EPS Improvement Exceed Expectations and Last Year– –-Journeys Comparable Sales +2%, Johnston & Murphy Comparable Sales +4%––Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Total Comparable Sales Growth for Journeys– –Raises EPS Guidance– NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 3, 2026– Genesco Inc.
Kohl’s Names Arianne Parisi Chief Customer Officer
Kohl’s Names Arianne Parisi Chief Customer Officer Posted at 12:33h in FDRA, Home, Latest News 08 / 25 / 2026 Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Arianne Parisi has been named Kohl’s Chief Customer Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender. In this newly created role, Parisi will be responsible for enhancing the omnichannel customer experience across marketing, brand and creative, loyalty, personalization, media, and digital commerce, including Kohls.com and the Kohl’s App.
Skechers Is Now the #2 Footwear Brand in the United States
Skechers Is Now the #2 Footwear Brand in the United States Posted at 12:33h in FDRA, Home, Latest News Aug 26, 2026 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Skechers, Where Comfort is a Technology™, is now the second largest footwear brand in units sold in the United States.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows 10th Month of Sales Growth in July
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2026 — Retail sales rose again in July, marking the 10th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained their steady upward momentum in July as consumers kept shopping despite ups and downs in other economic indicators,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Brooks Running Delivers 14% Growth in First Half of 2026
Brooks Running Delivers 14% Growth in First Half of 2026 Posted at 12:31h in FDRA, Home, Latest News SEATTLE (Aug. 12, 2026) – Brooks Running continued its global momentum, posting a record Q2 and delivering 14% year-to-date revenue growth as demand for the performance running brand’s footwear, apparel, and accessories remained strong across regions and channels.
Wolverine Worldwide Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Wolverine Worldwide Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Posted at 12:32h in FDRA, Home, Latest News Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2026. “Our team delivered another good quarter, ahead of our expectations — led again by Merrell and Saucony — along with more progress in Sweaty Betty and Wolverine,” said Chris Hufnagel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Worldwide.
The E-Commerce Solution the Footwear Industry Has Been Waiting For
For as long as e-commerce has existed, premium footwear brands have lived with a choice no other part of their business forces on them: control or reach. On its own site, a brand decides everything: its pricing, its presentation, its customer relationship, its data. Everywhere else consumers shop, those decisions belong to someone else. And everywhere else is where most of the shopping happens. The consequences are familiar to anyone who has run a premium brand over the past decade.
Acushnet Holdings Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Acushnet Holdings Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Posted at 11:03h in FDRA, Home, Latest News Acushnet Holdings Corp. (NYSE: GOLF) (“Acushnet”) published its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026. The results are available via the Acushnet Investor Relations (http://www.acushnetholdingscorp.com/ir) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=acushnet&owner=exclude&action=getcompany) websites.