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Matt Priest and I talk to Kizik CEO Monte Deere about hands-free shoes on this week’s Shoe-In Show. The technology can make life easier for someone trying to get out of the door in the morning with their hands full and also for those with physical challenges that cannot easily put on shoes. This episode covers footwear innovation, starting and growing a shoe company, and rethinking the customer experience in shoe stores. Listen to this week’s episode with the link below.

From Stilettos 👠 to Sneakers 👟 OptiSorter's automated sorting keeps footwear companies moving fast! Here's how: Faster Order Fulfillment: Sort shoes by size, style, and order destination for quicker picking and packing. Faster Delivery Times: Quicker order fulfillment translates to faster deliveries, satisfying customer expectations. Faster On-Shelf Availability: Efficient stock management ensures the right shoes are readily available for in-store purchases. #supplychain #retail #shoes #warehouseautomation #customerexperience Talk to Mike Swift Pete Jones Tim Dunskis Jim Walsh Christopher Collier Tom Francis Michael (Mike) Perkins Marlena Kassay Jennifer Samples Robin Steinebach Greg Padowitz

100-day free trial on a ... shoe? Yup. One of Vivobarefoot's boldest growth plays is the 100-day free trial period on all shoe purchases: 👉 Customers can wear the minimalist shoes for over 3 months and return them. 👉This extremely generous policy is unique in the footwear industry where 30-day return windows are the norm. It removes risk and skepticism for newcomers to the barefoot shoe concept. The trial allows people to truly experience the transition to minimalist shoes. It builds trust in the brand's barefoot philosophy and product quality. Vivobarefoot is confident newcomers will become “converts” once they experience the benefits of going barefoot. It drives initial sales from curious customers who would otherwise hesitate to try an unconventional product with a bold claim. 💡 The extreme 100-day free trial by Vivobarefoot is an example of a #dtc brand "walking the talk. It's something all DTC/Fashion or #ecommerce #brands can learn from. 👏 ---> Read the full breakdown on the Brandkenstein newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e-6wbrcA

👟 Urgent Call to Action for the Footwear Industry! 👟 The footwear industry stands at a critical point. As passionate professionals dedicated to reshaping the future of footwear, we must address a longstanding issue that affects every customer: the gamble of shoe sizing ❗ We've all experienced the frustration of ordering shoes online, only to find that they don't fit properly. This not only wastes time and resources but also dampens the customer experience. It’s high time we leverage technology to resolve this! At Shoefitr.io, we are pioneering an innovative solution to this age-old problem. We're integrating AI-driven technology to provide precise, real-life foot measurements, ensuring that every pair of shoes fits perfectly right out of the box. This technology not only enhances customer satisfaction but also significantly reduces returns due to sizing issues. Let's come together as an industry to adopt smarter, technology-driven solutions that prioritize customer satisfaction and sustainability. The future of footwear is in our hands! Join us in leading this change. Let's make shoe shopping a delight, not a gamble! #FootwearInnovation #TechInShoes #SustainableFashion #AI #CustomerExperience

We are excited to partner with New Balance to launch New Balance Reconsidered, a resale and trade-in program that allows consumers to shop for gently worn or almost new New Balance shoes that have been cleaned as needed. Available in the U.S., customers can trade in their gently worn New Balance shoes via mail or in-store drop-off. "We know the footwear industry has a significant environmental impact, including too many products ending up in a landfill…Launching Reconsidered is one piece of the puzzle with a program objective to help extend product life for some of our product and get the most from what is already made.” - John Stokes, Director of Sustainability at New Balance. We are proud to expand our partnership with TERSUS Solutions, which operates the most innovative waterless cleaning technology and textile reclamation solutions for apparel and footwear, who will manage logistics for the Reconsidered program. Read more from Forbes at the link in the comments, and shop now at New Balance Reconsidered: https://lnkd.in/eAcjdJ8y

🌟 Exciting times in fashion tech! As we all move forward together towards a brighter future, it's clear that innovation is the key to staying ahead. Big shoe brands have consistently led the charge, using cutting-edge technology to outpace the competition. Their commitment to innovation not only sets them apart but also shapes the future of footwear. At Shoefitr, we drive this spirit of innovation, ensuring that every choice you make is a step towards success. Don't settle for less—choose wisely, choose Shoefitr. Let's stride into the future together! 💡👟 #FashionTech #Innovation #Shoefitr #FootwearInnovation #TechTrends #SustainableFashion #WearableTech #DigitalTransformation #RetailTechnology #FutureOfFashion Nike Footwear News adidas Reebok Argentina Reebok Europe PUMA Group Pumangol HOKA Brooks Running Skechers New Balance VEJA Vogue Business Fashion Institute of Technology Converse

I love how footwear brand Nubikk pushes the limit and explicitly states that they want to create an online customer experience that rivals the physical shopping experience! Could there possibly be a better way to combat returns❓(Normal return rate in-store = 1% 〰 Return rate online = 10% - 70% 😖 ) #CustomerExperience #OnlineShopping #RetailIndustry

🛍️ #Quickcommerce platforms #SwiggyInstamart and #Zepto are looking to tweak their policies to enable easy returns & replacements 🔄 for non-food items including clothes & footwear. #QuickCommerce #SwiggyInstamart #Zepto #Ecommerce #CustomerExperience #Returns #OnlineShopping #Fashion #RetailInnovation #ConsumerGoods

Returns is one of the biggest challenges in ecommerce, especially in footwear, and all retailers are battling with how to optimise their processes. This approach from UNIFORM STANDARD (a business I love) is pretty unique and sure to divide opinion, but there's certainly logic to their positioning. No returns are really 'free'. Whether making customers 'arrange their own returns' actually stops the customer buying in the first place, tho, is hard to tell. #returns #ecommerce