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ArticleLanvin Group appoints a new CEO
Lanvin Group said that Joann Cheng, the founding chairman and chief executive officer of the Chinese luxury goods firm, informed the board that she has decided to step down from her roles to pursue new endeavours outside the group. Consequently, the board has appointed Huang Zhen as the new chairman ...
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Ponto brand president leaves after six months
About six months after being appointed brand president, Barry McGeough has left Ponto, a footwear brand based in Encinitas, California, to join AmeriCo Group, a U.S. manufacturer, merchandiser and marketer of men’s and women’s branded and private label sportswear, activewear, underwear, loungewear and hosiery. McGeough previously held leadership roles ...
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CEC elects Rosana Perán as president
The general assembly of the European Footwear Confederation (CEC) held on Dec. 1 in Elche, Spain, elected Rosana Perán, as its president for the next two years. She is the first woman to head CEC and succeeds Luis Onofre, president of the Portuguese footwear association, Apiccaps. Perán is president of ...
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Tod’s appoints Matteo Tamburini as creative director
The Tod’s brand has appointed Matteo Tamburini as the new creative director of its women’s and men’s collections. He will be presenting his first women’s collection for autumn/winter 2024-2025 at Milan’s next fashion week in February 2024. The appointment comes five months after the departure of Walter Chiapponi, who became ...
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New chief marketing officer for Merrell
Merrell appointed Pallav Tamaskar as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), effective Nov. 30. As CMO, Tamaskar will be responsible for leading Merrell’s global marketing strategy and “directing the creation of modern and integrated global marketing campaigns, elevating full-funnel media planning, and driving cultural relevance through innovative product collaborations and ...
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Caleres hires a new SVP of international
Erica Mackoul has joined Caleres as senior vice president of international. In this role, Mackoul and her team will partner with Caleres brand portfolio leadership to target and drive strategic growth initiatives globally, with a specific focus on the group’s four lead brands - Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and ...
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ArticleGenesco appoints a new head for Journeys
Genesco has appointed Andy Gray as the new president of the Journeys Group, effective Jan. 3, 2024. He succeeds Mario Gallione, whose planned retirement was announced in August. Source: Business Wire Andy Gray “In this role, Gray will drive strategic growth for the company’s largest business, building ...
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Xero Shoes hires new directors for design and product merchandising
Colorado-based barefoot footwear specialist Xero Shoes has hired Kristina Funck as design director and Megan Elias as director of product merchandising. As design director, Funck will lead Xero Shoes’ design strategy, innovation and seasonal storytelling. She has contributed to the design development and success of several global footwear brands, including ...
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Generational change at Schneider Schuhe
A new generation has taken the helm at the Swiss footwear and fashion retailer Schneider Schuhe as Monika and Ueli Schneider handed over the family business to Helen and Samuel Schneider. The company said in a statement that the move, which marks a generational change from the 6th to ...
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Prada COO reportedly leaves for Gucci
Massimo Vian, the chief operating officer of Prada Group, will quit on Nov. 30 to join Gucci, according to various media reports. Vian started with the Italian fashion group in May 2020. His position will be held on an interim basis by Prada Group’s CEO, Andrea Guerra. Separately, fashionmagazine.it reported ...
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Columbia appoints a new president for Sorel
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed a new president for its Sorel brand. Cory Long will be joining the company in December. Long is a veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, most recently serving as global general manager and chief global merchant of DC Shoes. He has leadership experience at ...
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ArticleDr. Martens names a chief brand officer and a CFO
Dr. Martens has appointed Ije Nwokorie for the new role of chief brand officer from Feb. 1. The company also announced that Giles Wilson will be its new chief financial officer, also scheduled to start in 2024. The actual date still has to be confirmed. Nwokorie will cease to ...
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Dr. Martens appoints a new CFO
Dr. Martens has appointed Giles Wilson as chief financial officer. He will take up his role with the British shoe maker in 2024. The actual date still has to be confirmed. Wilson joins Dr. Martens from William Grant & Sons Limited, one of the largest global spirits companies, owners ...
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ArticleManitobah appoints a new CEO
Manitobah, an Indigenous-rooted footwear brand known for its Manitobah mukluks and founded in Winnipeg in 1997 by Sean McCormick, has appointed a new senior management. Carolyn MacNaughton will assume the role of chief executive officer, Tom Hildrum will step into the position of chief financial officer and Mike Wodtke has ...
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ArticleBirkenstock appoints a managing director for Greater China
Birkenstock has appointed Tiffany Wu to the newly created position of managing director for Greater China, effective Nov. 1. She reports to Klaus Baumann, the group’s chief sales officer. The German footwear manufacturer said that it currently operates “a rapidly growing e-commerce business in China, which will be supplemented by ...
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New CEO for Garmont
Garmont International, the Italian manufacturer of technical footwear, has appointed Andrea Nalesso as its new CEO. Nalesso takes over from Pierangelo Bressan, who remains chairman of the board and a shareholder in Garmont. After several years as sales manager at Geox and Dainese, Nalesso was managing director of several equipment ...
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Görtz’s CFO leaves
Görtz’s management overhaul continues as the German shoe retailer undergoes an extensive transformation after resurfacing from bankruptcy and finding a new owner. After the CEO, Frank Revermann, left the Hamburg-based shoe chain at the end of July after almost eight years at the helm, the chief financial officer, Tobias ...
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ArticleVF drops guidance, launches turnaround plan
Admitting its U.S. business “isn’t working well” and its cost structure is too high, VF Corp. reported its second-quarter results with a comprehensive plan to turn around its flagging businesses under CEO Bracken Darrell, who joined the group in late July. Key elements of the strategy focus on fixing its ...
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VF appoints former Nike president to board
Trevor Edwards has been appointed to the board of directors at VF Corp. Edwards, currently a strategic advisor to direct-to-consumer brand and investment firms, began his 25-year career at Colgate-Palmolive in 1986. He currently serves as a strategic advisor to direct-to-consumer brands and investment firms. From 2013 until 2018, he ...
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33 Joints changes name to Chapters Brand Group
The British footwear distribution firm 33 Joints is changing name to Chapters Brand Group due to its integration with Blue Sole. “This transformation signifies an important milestone for the company and its directors, Antony Nathan and Graeme Nichol. As we set our sights on expanding into larger markets, we introduce ...
