#415 Catching Up With Washington Shoe Company’s Chief Karl Moehring

03/11/24 • 21 min

In this episode of Shoe-In, Matt and Andy welcome Karl Moehring, CEO of Washington Shoe Company to discuss his journey to footwear having been raised in a shoe family. He also touches on current footwear industry trends, the resilience of consumers in 2024, and fostering a dynamic workplace culture in the hybrid era.

With special guest:

Karl Moehring, CEO, Washington Shoe Company

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

With special guest:

Karl Moehring, CEO, Washington Shoe Company

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

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#414 Michael Kors' Jung Yoon to the Rescue

Jung Yoon, Senior VP of Production and Sourcing for Accessories and Footwear at the iconic fashion brand Michael Kors, stopped by Shoe-In to discuss her fascinating career journey. From high-tech to apparel to footwear, Jung explores the complexities of shoe manufacturing, highlighting its multifaceted requirements involving comfort, engineering, technology, architecture, quality assurance, and fashion. Ultimately, Jung advocates for a broader understanding and appreciation of these complexities within the industry.

With special guest:

Jung Yoon, Senior VP of Production and Sourcing for Accessories and Footwear, Michael Kors

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

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#416 Exploring the Hottest Shoe Brands Right Now

Jon Weber and Laura Brookhiser, from L.E.K. Consulting, join the show to share insights from their 2024 'Heat Index' report. The report explores what brands consumers desire the most by category and why. We discuss not only who's hot but why, and how companies can take key learnings from this report to build stronger brand loyalty.

With special guests:

Jon Weber, Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting and Laura Brookhiser, Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting

Hosted by:

Andy Polk