by Inah Mallare | Jun 24, 2025 | FRP
As featured on The Footwear Retailer Podcast with Pete Mohr Independent retailers often find themselves stuck in a frustrating loop: too much inventory, not enough cash flow, and no clear strategy to fix it. But what if you could turn that chaos into clarity? In this...
by Inah Mallare | Jun 10, 2025 | FRP, Video
Independent run specialty stores are quietly winning in retail—and it’s no accident. While many sectors of retail are shrinking under the pressure of inflation, supply chain issues, and shifting consumer habits, independent running stores continue to thrive. In fact,...
by Inah Mallare | May 27, 2025 | FRP
What does it take to turn a local shoe store into a thriving, multigenerational retail brand? For Morgan and Everett Kunitz, the answer lies in thoughtful growth, staying rooted in community, and never being afraid to evolve. In the latest episode of The Footwear...
by Inah Mallare | May 20, 2025 | Pete's Blog, Podcast
Most business owners start with big dreams—freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment. But somewhere along the way, those dreams get buried beneath endless tasks, late-night emails, and the pressure to “do it all.” Candy Messer knows this well. As the founder of Affordable...
by Inah Mallare | May 15, 2025 | FRP
If you’ve worked retail long enough, you know exactly what I’m talking about. That one pair that just sits there. Maybe it’s a size 6 in lime green. Maybe it’s the last size 41 of a style that used to fly off the shelves. You’ve moved it. You’ve discounted it. You’ve...
