August 12, 2026 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) today said the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) underscores continued affordability pressures facing American families during the back-to-school shopping season, as inflation and higher tariffs increase costs across the footwear supply chain.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with Matt Priest, please contact fdracomms@cgagroup.com.

About FDRA: FDRA is governed and directed by footwear executives and is the only trade organization focused solely on the footwear industry. Serving the full footwear supply chain, it boosts its members’ bottom lines through innovative products, training, consulting on footwear design and development, sourcing and compliance, trade and customs, advocacy, and consumer and sales trend analysis for shoe retailers around the world. FDRA supports 500 companies and brands worldwide, representing 98% of the total U.S. footwear industry.

To schedule an interview with Matt Priest on the state of the footwear industry, please email fdracomms@cgagroup.com.