TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION
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OUTLOOK 2023 / 12
Analyzing five key industry issues to keep an eye on in the year ahead.
READY FOR ANYTHING / 14
Gold Medal Service Award winning retailers talk challenges and opportunities.
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE / 20
Alan Miklofsky shares his thoughts on how retailers can plan for unforeseen events.
CROWD PLEASERS / 22
Shining a spotlight on standout, on-trend comfort styles sure to 'wow' this year.
THE BOOT BOOK / 28
New year. New boots. Brands are giving consumers what they want with these new styles.
TREND INSIGHT / 38
In our latest survey, consumers weigh in how they shop for boots.
DESTINATION DARDANO'S / 40
The new Dardano's Shoes location puts an emphasis on destination-based retail.
LINES WE LIKE / 42
Taking it easy with these new offerings from Acorn, Manitobah and Revitalign.