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ArticleGörtz makes its CEO a shareholder, hires a new CFO
The German footwear chain Görtz is opening its capital to its top manager as it undergoes a management shake-up and further advances its multichannel strategy by pushing its online presence. The chief executive, Frank Revermann, who has served in this position since the end of 2015, will acquire shares ...
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VF has a new VP of inclusion and diversity
VF Corp. has appointed Lauren Guthrie as vice president of global inclusion and diversity (I&D) in replacement of Reggie Miller, who is resigning. Guthrie has worked in merchandising for most of her career, first at Abercrombie & Fitch and Levi Strauss, then in an executive capacity at Nike, Old Navy ...
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News briefsGenesco’s CFO leaves
Melvin Tucker, Genesco’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, has resigned, effective Nov. 27, in order to pursue an opportunity outside of the company. The American footwear retailer has started searching for a new CFO. In the interim, the position will be held by the company’s president and chief ...
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News briefsGenesco appoints an investment banker to its board
Genesco has appointed John F. Lambros to its board of directors. Lambros is president of GCA-U.S., a global investment bank. He serves as the head of GCA’s digital media banking practice, is a member of its board of directors and executive committee, and is the head of the firm’s New ...
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Nike manager switches to Snipes
The Deichmann group has appointed a long-time Nike manager to the new position of European general manager for Snipes, its international chain of sneaker shops. Starting on Nov. 1, he will join Snipes’ founder and chief executive, Sven Voth, and Tim Spickenborn, the chief financial officer, as the third member ...
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New concept manager for ANWR’s Quick Schuh
The Ariston-Nord-West-Ring (ANWR) group has appointed a new concept manager for its discount-oriented franchising subsidiary Quick Schuh. Johannes Schnütgen, an experienced manager with an in-depth knowledge of the franchise concept, takes over the post from David Mastrorilli, who will now be responsible for the business development of ANWR Schuh. ...
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News briefsUFG has a new DACH sales manager for license brands
Unlimited Footwear Group (UFG) has appointed Dirk Pues as sales manager covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the DACH business region, for its Brands-360 subsidiary which is in charge of licensed brands. Pues is scheduled to start on Dec. 1. A veteran of the footwear industry, Pues has been working as ...
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News briefsCaleres appoints VP of diversity, equity and inclusion
Caleres has appointed Amy Hunter as vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. ”Hunter will help drive the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy development and organization, including overseeing the company’s affirmative action plans,” the American footwear company said. Hunter will guide the company in its efforts around the focus ...
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News briefsHavaianas creates international division
The Brazilian footwear group Alpargatas has created an international division for its flip-flop brand Havaianas. The division is based in Spain and run by Frédéric Lévy, a seasoned senior manager. Lévy was previously chief executive and president of Coravin, an America startup manufacturing products for the wine industry and currently ...
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ArticleHR Group hires new managing director for Reno
The German shoe retailer HR Group has a new managing director for its Reno footwear chain. Starting from Nov. 1, the retail expert Steffen Rosenbauer will join the company, taking responsibility for Reno’s entire international brick-and-mortar retail as well as the chain’s e-commerce and marketing. The Reno shoe chain ...
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ArticleVF matches its management to its new business model
VF Corporation is changing its management structure to suit changes in the way it does business, notably the grouping of all brands into dual portfolios. Core Brands comprises Vans, The North Face (TNF) and Timberland. Doug Palladini and Steve Murray have become global brand presidents of Vans and TNF, respectively. ...
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Li & Fung shuffles its top management
Li & Fung, which went private in May of this year, is shifting Joseph Phi from group president to chief executive. Spencer Fung, CEO since 2014, is in turn moving to executive chairman. He will be replacing William Fung, who is taking a seat alongside his brother, Victor Fung, on ...
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Paul Green reshuffles its management
Paul Green, a Austrian footwear manufacturer specializing in women’s shoes, has undergone a management restructuring with Gerald Huber remaining the sole managing director after Gerhard Feger, Thomas Seiler and Guido Strebel stepped down but remained shareholders. Huber, 55, has been with the company since 2001. The company appointed Torsten Tesche, ...
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ArticleFagus-GreCon appoints Michael Gawronski as co-managing director
Fagus-GreCon Greten has appointed Michael Gawronski as co-managing director. He shares the job with Uwe Kahmann, who has been managing director since 2007. The group’s Fagus business produces shoe lasts, while the GreCon unit focuses on measuring equipment and fire protection systems. Gawronski will focus mainly on technical matters, while ...
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Sabu hires Zalando procurement manager
Sabu, the German shoe retailers’cooperative, has hired Johanna Ferner to fill the newly created position of head of purchasing fashion and accessories. The 44-year old will join the company on Oct. 1. Ferner comes from the German e-tailer Zalando, where she was senior buyer in charge of accessories, overseeing bags, ...
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Alexandra Dornérus leaves NilsonGroup for Ellos Group
Alexandra Dornérus is leaving the Swedish footwear group NilsonGroup, where she was head of digital sales for over a year, and is joining on the Swedish e-commerce company Ellos Group, as new business development manager, on Oct. 1. Dornérus estimates that Ellos Group has great potential to attract new clients ...
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Michelle Poole becomes president of Crocs
Michelle Poole has been promoted to the position of president of Crocs, taking over one of the former functions of Andrew Rees, the company’s chief executive. After working for Kangol, Timberland, Converse and Sperry Top-Sider, Poole joined Crocs in 2014 as senior vice president of global merchandising, adding responsibility for ...
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Camper names Achilles Ion Gabriel global creative director
The Spanish shoe maker Camper has appointed Achilles Ion Gabriel as its global creative director. In 2019, the Finnish shoe designer was named creative director of the company’s sub-brand CamperLab. His first Camperlab collection was presented in January and has been available in the stores since the end of August. ...
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News briefsSuzanne McKenna manages Clarks brand
Suzanne McKenna was appointed managing director of C. & J. Clark International in August and is in charge of developing the core Clarks brand in all markets. She reports to the company’s chief executive Giorgio Presca, the former head of Geox and Golden Goose. McKenna was previously global head of ...
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Tretorn reinforces its management team in its move to accelerate DTC shift
Tretorn, the Swedish footwear and outerwear brand, continues to reinforce its management team as it seeks to overhaul its business model and develop direct-to-consumer channels. In the summer of 2019, the company, which was established in 1891, appointed Magnus Månsson as its new chief executive. Before joining Tretorn, Månsson served ...
