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When the Next Gen Comes Home: Leadership, Legacy & Retail Reinvented
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,...
Turn Inventory Chaos Into Cash Flow Confidence
As featured on The Footwear Retailer Podcast with Pete Mohr Independent retailers often find themselves stuck in a frustrating loop: too much inventory, not enough cash flow, and no clear strategy to fix it. But what if you could turn that chaos into clarity? In this...
Why Independent Running Stores Keep Growing (Even During Tough Times)
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,...
From Family Legacy to Local Powerhouse: The Kunitz Shoes Story
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...
What to Do With That One Left Shoe That Just Won’t Sell
If you’ve worked retail long enough, you know exactly what I’m talking about. That one pair that just sits there. Maybe it’s a size 6 in lime green. Maybe it’s the last size 41 of a style that used to fly off the shelves. You’ve moved it. You’ve discounted it. You’ve...
Is Your Inventory Draining Your Profits? Here’s How Smarter Retailers Are Turning Stock into Cash
If you’ve ever felt the sting of packed storerooms, sluggish cash flow, or buying panic when the economy wobbles, you’re not alone. Independent retailers everywhere are wrestling with inventory headaches—and often missing the real reason their margins are shrinking....