Katie Abel

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Katie Abel |Jennie Bell

For generations, the footwear industry has been defined by families that have contributed their passion, determination and business prowess to building thriving companies. Along the way, many of their monikers have become household names, from Birkenstock and Clarks to Nordstrom and Ferragamo. As FN marks its 80th anniversary, the editors look back at the stories behind some of those legendary shoe dynasties.

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Katie Abel

Many of footwear's biggest names were out in full force on Monday evening to celebrate FN's 80th Anniversary at a special event that highlighted the publication's enduring mission to deliver the news and bring a diverse industry together. "[This anniversary] reinforces the power of authority, the power of news and the power of content.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katie Abel

Generate Key TakeawaysMany of footwear’s biggest names were out in full force on Monday evening to celebrate FN’s 80th Anniversary at a special event that highlighted the publication’s enduring mission to deliver the news and bring a diverse industry together. “[This anniversary] reinforces the power of authority, the power of news and the power of content.

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Katie Abel |Vicki M. Young

What's the way forward? It's the billion-dollar question right now. As vendors and retailers gather at FFANY in New York this week for the start of the spring '26 buying season, President Donald Trump's trade policy and his punishing tariffs are top of mind. It's not known what might happen to duty rates when the temporary 90-day freeze on global tariff hikes ends this summer. (Right now, the pause that ends for most countries is set to conclude on July 9; for China, the date is Aug.

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Katie Abel

A front-page story in FN's inaugural edition, which debuted on Oct. 6, 1945, discussed price increases in the men's shoe market during the post-World War II period. It was an issue frequently covered by the then-weekly newspaper during an era defined by inflation. Eighty years later, the pricing conundrum is again front and center - this time in our 24/7 digital coverage - as the dramatic impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy continues to unfold.