A MIXED BAG / 6
The markets soared in 2024, but it was a mixed bag for the Brand & Retail Indexes.
RETAIL INDEX / 8
There was a reversal of (stock price) fortune in the final period of 2024.
BRAND INDEX / 9
Seven companies in the Brand Index suffered a stock price decline in Q4.
SCORECARD / 10
A deeper dive into the financials of select public companies.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS / 14
A look at 2024 changes in market capitalization for brands and retailers.
BUSINESS INSIGHT / 16
How virtual fitting technology can transform the way we shop for footwear.
THEY SAID IT / 18
Notable soundbites from executives around the industry.
RETAIL TRENDS / 20
A look ahead at some retail trend predictions for 2025 from a variety of experts.
PODCAST / 21
Jordan Barrocas, founder of If/Then footwear is our podcast guest. Listen in!
IN & OUT / 22
Products, trends and people: What's in and what's out.
PAINT BY NUMBERS / 24
Facts and figures telling the story of the footwear business.
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