by Inah Mallare | Sep 8, 2026 | FRP
Dansko President Kitty Bolinger on why culture — not product — is the real difference between a good footwear brand and a great one, and what thirty years in the industry taught her about leading people. Every brand says it cares about culture. Fewer can point to the...
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 | Jun 10, 2025 | FRP, Video
Independent run specialty stores are quietly winning in retail—and it’s no accident. While many sectors of retail are shrinking under the pressure of inflation, supply chain issues, and shifting consumer habits, independent running stores continue to thrive. In fact,...
by Inah Mallare | May 27, 2025 | FRP
What does it take to turn a local shoe store into a thriving, multigenerational retail brand? For Morgan and Everett Kunitz, the answer lies in thoughtful growth, staying rooted in community, and never being afraid to evolve. In the latest episode of The Footwear...
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...
