For our 34th annual awards, we go virtual for the first time ever, bringing together the biggest names in footwear, fashion and entertainment who have defined a year like no other.
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Executives from First Insight and Kohl's discussed how predictive analytics can inform successful retail planning.
The roundtable hosted executives from Saucony, Brooks, Asics, Heartbreak Hill Running Co. and Afterpay.
Designers Andrea Wazen, Nicolò Beretta and Titi Adesa, along with Liberty London's chief marketing officer Madeleine Macey, opened up about fashion's big-picture questions.
Executives from New Balance, StockX and Klarna spoke in FN's virtual summit today.
Insiders Aliza Licht and Sandrine Charles talk influencer culture, taking a stand and the future of events.
In a candid conversation, the executive also talked about service, culture, diversity efforts and family Zoom calls.
Steve Madden CEO Ed Rosenfeld talks Black Lives Matter and leadership during COVID-19 with FDRA's Matt Priest at the FN Virtual Summit.
Deputy editor Sheena Butler-Young and three industry experts discussed the importance of staff diversity.
CEOs Diane Sullivan from Caleres, Joey Zwillinger of Allbirds and Blake Krueger of Wolverine Worldwide spoke in the FN Virtual Summit.
Amidst the coronavirus crisis, footwear employees have been faced with record levels of unemployment due to lay offs, and Two Ten has seen a huge increase in crisis relief applications.
Executives from Birkenstock, Merrell, NPD Group and Afterpay joined FN's latest virtual roundtable.
Trade show executives from FFANY, Micam Americas and Atlanta Shoe Market outlined safety protocols and digital initiatives for 2020 events.
The roundtable hosted female leaders from Nordstrom, Naturalizer, Merah Vodianova and Klarna.
Impactful quotes from New Balance's Portia Blunt and The Whitaker Group's James Whitner.
Zappos GM and chief merchandising officer Jeff Espersen shared his insights into the new retail reality, in FN's latest leadership webinar.
Measures include moderating office protocol, embracing digital selling and putting employee security first.
Deckers Brands CEO Dave Powers outlined strategies for being an effective leader in the coronavirus crisis.