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# Intelligence: Footwear Distribution

## Pain Points

- Size and style proliferation (inventory risk)

- Seasonal collections and pre-orders

- Brand allocation competition

- Returns and size exchanges

## Solutions (Unicorn Currencies)

- Pre-season FX hedging

- Multi-currency supplier payments

- Fast payments for brand allocation

- Container tracking for bulk shipments

## Payment Profile

- **Timing:** Pre-season: 30% deposit, 70% before shipment (6 months ahead). Reorders: Net 30.

- **Settlement priority:** HIGH: Fast payment secures allocation. Premium brands reward prompt payers. Pre-season windows tight.

- **Invoice terms:** 30/70 pre-season, Net 30 reorders, brand minimums enforced.

- **FX risk:** HIGH: CNY (65%), VND (athletic), EUR (designer). Pre-season orders 6 months ahead create significant exposure.

- **Cash flow:** Pre-season ordering 6 months ahead. Back-to-school (Aug), Christmas (Nov). Size ranges multiply SKU count and inventory risk.

## Common Documentation

- REACH Declaration

- Footwear Labeling Compliance

- Certificate of Origin

- Size Specification

- Quality Report

## Global Network (Top Corridors)

- GBP → CNY: China — Chinese footwear manufacturing (65%)

- GBP → VND: Vietnam — Vietnamese athletic footwear

- GBP → EUR: Italy, Spain, Portugal — European designer footwear

- GBP → INR: India — Indian leather footwear