Wholesale, decoded.
Sourcing guides, market trends, and procurement insight for buyers and suppliers in the footwear trade — written by the same team that runs the marketplace.
Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Case Study: How One Independent Retailer Cut Reorder Time by Switching to Matrix Ordering
A closer look at how moving from phone-and-email ordering to a real matrix ordering tool changed one retailer's reorder cadence — and their in-stock rate.
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Jul 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Footwear Market Trends to Watch in 2026
From material sourcing shifts to how independent retailers are rethinking open-to-buy planning, here's what's actually moving in the wholesale footwear market this year.
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Jun 18, 2026 · 2 min read
How to Find Reliable Footwear Suppliers: A Buyer's Checklist
Vetting a new footwear supplier before you commit to a season's order is the single highest-leverage thing a retail buyer can do. Here's the checklist we'd use.
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