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    2025 SHOE SOURCING SHIFTS WEBINAR

    Thursday, March 13, 2025

    As 2025 unfolds under a new U.S. administration, the footwear industry faces a complex sourcing landscape shaped by rising tariffs, shifting trade policies, and evolving global economic dynamics. With inventory levels stabilizing post-pandemic and consumers demanding both cost-efficiency and innovation, footwear brands and suppliers must stay ahead of rapid changes in sourcing strategies.

    Join us for a critical analysis of the latest footwear sourcing trends, where we’ll break down the impact of new tariffs, key trade shifts, and cost factors influencing the industry. Key Highlights:

    • Tariff Impact Analysis – We will no doubt cover tariffs, but there is a range of new considerations in the footwear sourcing and supply chain landscape.
    • Exclusive Data Insights – Factory and material costs outlook. Capacity for continued growth in Vietnam and how sourcing is spilling elsewhere including India.
    • Special Briefing by Apex Logistics – Along with our expert analysis to help you improve your costing and planning, we will provide a country-by-county PDF analysis you can download afterwards as a valuable reference. This sourcing reference guide is only exclusive to those who register for this webinar.

    Sign up today for a full look at production around the world - you may find some very interesting intel to help you lower costs and find new opportunities!

  • Speakers

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    Mike Jeppessen

    Lead Director

    Manitobah

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    Mike Piza

    SVP, Corporate Business Development

    Apex Logistics

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    Gary Raines

    Chief Economist

    FDRA

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    Matt Priest

    President & CEO

    FDRA

  • Join us at the Stock Exchange in NYC on Wednesday, July 16, 2025

    The 2025 Shoe Sourcing Executive Summit is zeroing in on risks across your supply chain, exploring production issues and sourcing shifts across the globe. There will be a heavy emphasis on sharpening strategy related to cost, tariffs and other issues. This event is for sourcing, supply chain, and compliance executives, directors and professionals and has historically drawn 125 attendees from over 75 companies.