National Shoe Retailers Association

10/16/2026

Some Friday morning humor from your friends at NSRA!

10/14/2026

Informative article for independent retailers to prep for Small Business Saturday, along with navigating the holiday season.

By Barbara Weltman – Small Business Saturday this year is November 28, the first Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 26). The day follows what’s come to be known as Black Friday. November 30, is Cyber Monday. All in all, small business owners and their teams have a busy extended weekend to pla...

10/12/2026

Get ahead of the holiday rush! 💡 This article reveals why retailers stock up early and how it impacts supply chains, ensuring timely deliveries and avoiding stockouts. A must-read for retailers to stay ahead of the game! 📦

The holiday shopping season has always required careful planning, but this year many retailers have started preparing much earlier than usual. Import volumes surged this summer as companies accelerated orders ahead of potential tariff changes and ongoing trade uncertainty.

10/07/2026

On Episode 29 of Footwear Retailer Podcast, Mike Schuler, fourth-generation owner of Schuler Shoes, on the attack that hit 10 stores over a holiday weekend —
and the three moves any retailer can make this week. Listen to the latest episode by going to Buzzsprout link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2435318/episodes/19851624
or watch the YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkK6xUGAAz4

10/07/2026

Episode 29 of The Footwear Retailer presented by NSRA is out now! This week’s guest Mike Schuler, fourth generation owner of Schuler Shoes, chats with host Pete Mohr about finding out — on vacation, over a holiday weekend — that ransomware had hit all 10 of his stores. Mike goes in depth about what the first 24 hours looked like, why he shut the internet off, and what the $250,000 recovery taught him.
Follow The Footwear Retailer on your favorite podcast app. If you don't follow podcasts you can listen to or watch Episode 29, or last week’s episode, of The Footwear Retailer Podcast with Jim Bosco via the Buzzsprout link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2435318/episodes/19851624
or on YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkK6xUGAAz4

10/05/2026

NSRA offers a lot of programs to assist independent retailers in saving money, increasing business productivity, and building valuable relationships within the shoe industry. For more information about becoming a member, visit nsra.org.

10/02/2026

Meta has rolled out Muse, a cutting-edge platform designed to empower small businesses by providing a suite of integrated business software solutions, ultimately improving efficiency and streamlining operations. With Muse, entrepreneurs and small business owners can now access a range of tools and features that help them manage their day-to-day tasks more effectively, freeing up time to focus on growth and innovation.

After introducing Muse for personal users, the tech giant is offering its AI agent to small businesses seeking help with everyday tasks.

09/30/2026

All episodes of The Footwear Retailer podcast presented by NSRA and hosted by Pete Mohr are live to listen to or watch on YouTube. The Footwear Retailer Podcast brings together practical ideas, honest conversations, and real-world stories from across the footwear industry, giving retailers valuable insights, fresh perspectives, and a look at the industry from both the retailer and vendor side.
Follow The Footwear Retailer on your favorite podcast app. If you don't follow podcasts you can listen to or watch The Footwear Retailer Podcasts via this link: https://www.nsra.org/page/podcasts

09/28/2026

Stay ahead of the curve! Learn about four consumer trends that can make or break small business growth and ways businesses can adapt a strategy to drive future success.

From AI adoption and wellness priorities to experience-driven spending, these emerging consumer trends are influencing how customers buy and engage.

09/23/2026

Episode 28 of The Footwear Retailer presented by NSRA is out now! Dan Ungar, President of Mar-Lou Shoes, is this week’s guest with host Pete Mohr and goes in-depth about how he rebuilt his open-to-buy system using AI and trained his team to use AI directly. Dan and Pete also discuss how his parents opened Mar-Lou Shoes on hard-to-find sizes and widths in 1958 and talk about changes he has seen in his 35 years of running the business.

Follow The Footwear Retailer on your favorite podcast app. If you don't follow podcasts you can listen to or watch Episode 28, or last week’s episode, of The Footwear Retailer Podcast with Jim Bosco via the Buzzsprout link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2435318/episodes/19816102 or on YouTube link: https://youtu.be/60X2nYpP4d8