TRENDS, PERSPECTIVE & ANALYSIS • MARCH/APRIL 2024 • A FORMULA4 MEDIA PUBLICATION
Above: Naot Okahu. On the Cover: JAVI Cited Beige.
STEP LIGHTLY / 10
As decarbonization efforts in the industry level up, impacts can level off.
RETAILERS IN THE BRAND BIZ / 12
How and why some retailers are selling their own footwear brands.
LET'S CELEBRATE / 14
Celebrating the 2023 Gold Medal Service Award winners in pictures.
HARNESSING AI FOR GROWTH / 18
A new era for independent footwear retailers.
LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD / 22
Anytime, anywhere sneaker style stays red hot for the coming seasons.
RECOVERY FOR ALL / 32
The recovery category is evolving. So are brand offerings.
TREND INSIGHT / 38
Consumers share opinions on sneakers and more in our latest survey.
LINES WE LIKE / 42
New styles from Arc'Teryx, Vasque, Chaco and Ponto are ready for adventure.
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