Special Report

Great Expectations

During an unprecedented labor shortage, retailers must find innovative ways to attain and retain employees that go above and beyond just offering better pay.

To DTC or Not to DTC?

That is not the question. Selling direct to consumers is here to stay, but not every brand is going that route—at least not yet.

As major concerns, challenges and a general air of contrariness rankle retailers and vendors seemingly into a standoff, how can the industry come together to overcome them? How can we collectively do something to all do better?

Redefining Retail

Retailers are reinventing themselves in increasingly creative and thoughtful ways, with an eye on service and social/environmental good.

The DTC Debate Heats Up

With retailers and brands competing more than ever for sales, is there a way to share the wealth—or even peacefully coexist?

Minimum Wage Matters

As minimum wages rise steadily across the country, and government debates a national standard of $15/hour, how are retailers adapting?

Local Color

A focus on experience and community shines bright in the brick-and-mortar battle with ecommerce.

Weather or Not

Bootmakers are upping utilitarian features and the style quotient for Fall ’19, proving form and function need not be mutually exclusive.

Volunteer State

Now a year-round, industry-wide initiative, the Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s Footwear Cares volunteering platform continues to gain momentum and substance.