← Newswwd footwear2026-07-21Back-to-school Shopping Is More Complicated for Consumers and Brands Alike This YearJul 21, 2026·1 min readWishlistShoe executives face a conundrum on bridging the gap between cutting costs and meeting consumer demands for quality.Shoe Industry NewsAlixPartnersBack to SchoolFDRAfootwearshoesSourcing JournalRead on wwd footwear →Copy link
Shoe executives face a conundrum on bridging the gap between cutting costs and meeting consumer demands for quality.
