25 Feb Introducing NewShoes v4
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Available for limited release in Summer 2026 & Full release in Fall 2026
Introducing NewShoes v4
We’re excited to share the latest version of the NewShoes simulation—a major update designed to enhance clarity, navigation, and the overall user experience for both instructors and students.
Version 4 includes a redesigned interface, updated dashboard visuals, improved navigation, and responsive layout enhancements. We’re also introducing a new NewShoes + FlatWorld eReader pairing option.
Review the key updates below and register for our upcoming webinar to see what’s new.
NewShoes Updates Webinar on Tuesday, March 17th at 2 pm ET
Please join us for a live walkthrough of NewShoes v4. We’ll demonstrate how the updated interface enhances usability and efficiency, and we’ll review the new eReader pairing option with FlatWorld.
A FlatWorld representative will join us to walk through the eReader features and answer questions.
Agenda:
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Redesigned interface walkthrough – See how the updated layout improves clarity, organization, and decision flow
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Dashboard enhancements – Explore new metric visualizations, including embedded graphs and tabular data that show performance trends over time
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Responsive layout & customization – Review display improvements across devices, plus light/dark mode and user personalization settings
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Search and navigation improvements – See how faster page switching and built-in search tools help students find reports and decisions more efficiently
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New: NewShoes + FlatWorld eReader pairing – Overview of the integrated Principles of Marketing eReader, including embedded videos and interactives, new audio learning options (podcast and audiobook), self-study tools, and instructor resources
Review our key updates below
Modern, Customizable Interface
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Updated visual layout
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Collapsible navigation menu
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Light and dark mode options
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Custom accent colors and font selections via the user menu
The refreshed interface keeps students focused on decision-making while making navigation more intuitive.
Updated Dashboard
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Graph displayed within each metric tile to show how performance changes over time
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Expanded metric detail including tabular data
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Clear, professional visualization of results
Students can now more easily connect decisions to outcomes across periods.
Responsive Layout
NewShoes v4 adapts seamlessly across devices.
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Compact display on smaller tablets
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Full use of screen space on larger monitors
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Improved readability across screen sizes
Enhanced Navigation, Search & Instructor Reporting
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All reports and decisions accessible from the left-side menu
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Faster switching between pages
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Built-in search tool to locate reports, glossary terms, and decisions
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New Company Comparison report (Instructor view) – Allows instructors to view decisions made by all firms, either by company or by decision category
Students benefit from quicker access to information, and instructors gain improved visibility into team strategy and decision patterns.
NewShoes + FlatWorld eReader Pairing
We’re also introducing a new pairing option that connects marketing theory with hands-on simulation.
The new edition of Principles of Marketing provides a clear, modern introduction to marketing fundamentals. NewShoes then gives students the opportunity to apply those ideas by managing an athletic shoe company and competing in dynamic markets.
The textbook also includes strong coverage of digital marketing, social media, analytics, AI, ethics, and global marketing, making it a timely and relevant complement to the simulation. To support this pairing, we’ve created a dedicated Instructor Integration Guide designed to make course planning and execution easier.
Accessibility
NewShoes v4 is in the process of third-party certification to conform to WCAG 2.2 AA standards, reinforcing our commitment to accessible and equitable learning environments.
Review updated resources and sample games:
The NewShoes v4 sample course site will be available late March 2026.
Please log in with your faculty access and select the Simulations tab to go to the NewShoes sample course site!
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