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Looking for a knowledgeable consultant? Sep 19, 2023

Recently, I had a conversation with Alan Miklofsky, a shoe industry veteran who currently serves as a business consultant and regular author of articles in Footwear Insight. I’m hoping to make this a regular thing for the USRA Blog.  Alan has such great insight and is so knowledgeable on the retai...

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THE USRA MAY EVENT 2024 IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! Jul 21, 2023

The next USRA May Event will take place at the beautiful Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on April 29-May 1, 2024.  Join us for this incredibly fun networking and educational experience in a relaxed resort setting. Find your AHA moment, connect and network with the best in the industry. Let’s wo...

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Don’t Miss the USRA MAY EVENT 2023 Feb 19, 2023

The USRA board is in full swing planning the next USRA May Event to take place at the beautiful Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on May 7-9, 2023.  Join us for this incredible networking and educational experience in a relaxed resort setting. Find your AHA moment, connect and network with the be...

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USRA AT THE IR SHOW Jul 21, 2022

THE IR SHOW – AUGUST 2-4, 2022 – SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER

STOP BY THE USRA BOOTH AT THE IR SHOW

On August 2, 2022 at 8:00am The USRA will sponsor the morning donuts. So be sure to stop in and grab one!

We will have some of our benefit partners in the USRA Booth to talk to you about their i

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USRA May Event – Uniting the Industry Feb 15, 2022

After a 3 year hiatus due to Covid, shipping issues and vendor requests, the USRA is very excited to bring back our May Event in May 2023!!

The MAY EVENT creates and strengthens Partnerships:  Whether it is Retail/Retail, Retail/Vendor or Vendor/Vendor….  We can all learn something from each othe...

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The New IR Show Feb 05, 2022

February 1-3, 2022, The new IR Show launched at the San Diego Convention Center.  It was very well attended, even with a new Covid variant causing many companies to enforce travel restrictions and in addition, the east coast was bombarded with stormy weather causing many flight cancellations.

The...

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USRA Webinar Series Jun 04, 2020

During the pandemic, The USRA put together a number of webinars to help out our industry. 

An incredible group of Panelists from across the country came together to discuss “The Reality of Re-Opening”. We had a great turnout with over 150 zoom attendees tuned in to listen to our knowledgeable pan...

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USRA Party at the Shoe Show Feb 21, 2020

Before Pandemic Mania, in early February 2020, The USRA was a sponsor at a Pre-Show Party at the Marquee Nightclub.  Over 400 Shoe Dogs shared a fun filled evening of cocktails, appetizers and good conversations.

The attendees were made up of Retailers, Vendors & Reps. No agenda for the evening j...

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