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During our recent webinar with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), we polled 50 footwear executives to explore their key challenges. 👟 A standout question that emerged was: "What are your biggest challenges in product design and development?" The results highlighted two major challenges executives face: 👉 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬? 👉 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬? Interested in how our retail experts can help address these challenges? Let’s connect! 💻 Let’s Chat: https://bit.ly/4efLvSl #Footwear #VoC #ConsumerBehavior #MarketTrends #PredictiveAnalytics

During our recent webinar with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), "Connecting Voice-of-Customer Data and AI for Tailored Footwear Success," we had the chance to poll 50 footwear executives. One question that stood out was: "How do you currently identify customer needs and market trends?" The responses made it clear—there’s a real need for retailers to tap into AI-driven VoC data. This can completely reshape how brands approach everything from footwear design to aligning with market demands and trends. If you're considering how these innovations could be applied to your brand, we’d love to offer you a personalized consultation. 💻 Let's Talk: https://bit.ly/4efLvSl #Footwear #VoC #ConsumerBehavior #MarketTrends #PredictiveAnalytics

According to M Science data, Nike has seen declines in some of its most popular shoes. Research Analyst Drake MacFarlane has insights into #Nike for Footwear News. Read his thoughts here: https://bit.ly/3VTCSqj Our research offers product-level visibility for over 200 footwear lines. If you are interested in learning more about our coverage, reach out to us at insights@mscience.com. You can also request a sample Footwear Research Report here: https://bit.ly/3VBzOxn #NKE #footwear #investmentresearch #altdata #consumer #consumerproducts

This article aims to demystify the concept of the instep point and sole heel height, elucidate the methodology for precise measurement, highlight its significance in athletic shoes, and explore its benefits for athletes. By integrating these insights, footwear manufacturers can unlock current and future opportunities for crafting the perfect shoe. Thanks, Naveed Anwar, PhD for your thoughts and valuable insight. #footwear #technology #footweardesign #fashion

For the last 10 years, the conversation around the generation differences has been popular: office behavior, productivity, spending ways, management, teamwork, involvement and much more. Now, because historic and current datasets, this analysis can move to more niched subjects like this analysis by Simon-Kucher on "Gen Z vs. Millennials & More: How Demographic Insights Drive Success in the Footwear Industry" Annual footwear spend: Gen Z: $295 (16% above average) Millennial: $346 (36% above average) Gen X: $278 (9% above average) Baby Boomers: $142 (44% below average) Silent gen: $143 (44% below average) and much more here: https://lnkd.in/dt5GWJXT #simonkucher #spending #footweartrends #footwear #genz #millenials #analysis

Circana’s Beth Goldstein recently collaborated with Footwear News to understand what makes Gen Z tick. 👟 Spanning two very different life stages and growing up with sneakers as second nature for all occasions, Gen Z is a fashion-forward generation that holds big potential in the footwear market. Read this exclusive report to unravel the Gen Z mindset, wallet, and priorities that are shaping the future of the #footwear industry: https://bit.ly/3VI26au #FootwearTrends #ConsumerInsights

🗺️ The New Geography of Footwear Production The future of footwear manufacturing isn't about choosing between Asia and local production - it's about building resilient, flexible networks that can adapt to changing circumstances. Smart companies are developing sophisticated supply chain capabilities that blend Asian efficiency for core products with nearshore agility for fast-fashion items. Success in this new landscape requires a fundamentally different approach to production strategy. How are you reimagining your production footprint for the future? #SupplyChain #FootwearManufacturing #Footwear #BusinessStrategy #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Narviq

👟 #FootwearBrands: Ready to step up your manufacturing game? In the competitive footwear industry, streamlining operations is key to staying ahead. With the powerful combination of Dynamics 365 and K3 Fashion, manufacturers can simplify everything from production to inventory management, all while enhancing flexibility and responsiveness. Discover how this game-changing duo is helping footwear brands tackle industry-specific challenges, reduce inefficiencies, and keep up with the pace of fashion. Read more about why D365 and K3 Fashion are the ultimate manufacturing solution for your #Footwear brand ➡ https://lnkd.in/e7ZAmiqW #FootwearIndustry #K3Fashion

As kids head back to school, parents are looking for a shoe fit that provides comfort, quality, and satisfies the increasingly powerful preferences of kids themselves. Our AlixPartners 2024 Back-to-School Footwear Survey, in partnership with Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) reveals how #footwear companies can successfully meet consumers where they are today, even amid changing behaviors and demands. Dive into the survey results & discover our 4 key insights here: https://lnkd.in/eK7dRV8G

As kids head back to school, parents are looking for a shoe fit that provides comfort, quality, and satisfies the increasingly powerful preferences of kids themselves. Our AlixPartners 2024 Back-to-School Footwear Survey, in partnership with Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) reveals how #footwear companies can successfully meet consumers where they are today, even amid changing behaviors and demands. Dive into the survey results & discover our 4 key insights here: https://lnkd.in/dS3EEiYT