11 October, 2018
The Footwear Intel Center For FDRA Members
Following July’s outlier surge to a record, shoe store sales retreated again in August, lower eleven of the last 16 months. Even so, year-to-date shoe store sales still are higher versus the same first 8 months of 2017 and continue to suggest that full-year sales similarly may be headed modestly higher. FDRA issues a number of market reports each month to its members, including on national shoe store sales and footwear prices.
Take a look at our latest Shoeconomy update where we discuss these trends and issues impacting the economics of the shoe industry. If you have questions, please let us know.
FOOTWEAR DISTRIBUTORS & RETAILERS OF AMERICA
Representing over 80% of the entire footwear industry, FDRA is the industry’s business and trade association, providing innovative products, training and consulting. It’s members include the majority of U.S. footwear manufacturers, brands, retailers and importers to global footwear companies. What FDRA does is simple: It advocates for lower costs for consumers, allowing its members to sell more shoes and create jobs.
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FOOTWEAR BY THE NUMBERS
A closer look at footwear consumption and production throughout the United States
333626
Total US Footwear Employment
7.35
Avg. Pairs Imported Per Person in 2017
25000000
Total Pairs Made in America in 2017
82
Total US Sales (in Billions) in 2017