by Inah Mallare | Sep 2, 2025 | FRP, Video
Running a footwear store today is more complex than ever. Between managing inventory, juggling suppliers, keeping up with marketing, and serving customers in-store and online, the workload can feel endless. The good news? You don’t have to do it all manually anymore....
by Inah Mallare | Jul 8, 2025 | FRP
What three returning leaders teach us about the future of family-run footwear businesses What happens when the next generation steps back into the family business—not as stockroom support, but as full-fledged leaders? In Episode 16 of The Footwear Retailer Podcast,...
by Inah Mallare | Apr 15, 2025 | FRP
If you’ve been pouring money into ads, social posts, and email blasts—yet still watching your foot traffic dip—you’re not alone. Independent retailers everywhere are feeling the pressure. But what if the problem isn’t your budget… it’s your approach? In the latest...
by Inah Mallare | Apr 2, 2025 | FRP
Why Most Shoe Store Owners Are Too Busy to See the Bigger Picture (and What to Do About It) If you’re like most independent footwear retailers, you’re knee-deep in the day-to-day—helping customers, managing inventory, working the floor, dealing with vendors. And while...
by Inah Mallare | Feb 20, 2025 | FRP
Running an independent footwear store today isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re juggling rising costs, supply chain headaches, and staffing challenges, all while competing with big-box retailers and e-commerce giants. Sound familiar? The good news is that independent...
