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Sabu Schuh & Marketing GmbH rebrands as Sabu GmbH
Sabu Schuh & Marketing GmbH has changed its name to Sabu GmbH to reflect a broader and increasingly diversified service portfolio, the German shoe retail cooperative said. The Heilbronn‑based group said in a statement that the previous name no longer captured the full scope of its activities. “The retail sector ...
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ArticleShoe Carnival’s CEO steps down
Mark Worden, Shoe Carnival’s President and Chief Executive Officer, has stepped down and resigned as a member of the board of directors, effective Feb. 24. The US footwear retailer will commence a search for a permanent successor. In the meantime, Cliff Sifford, the company’s current Vice Chairman of the board, ...
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ArticleFootasylum's CEO leaves after a two-year tenure
After a two-year stint at the helm, David Pujolar has stepped down from his role as CEO of Footasylum. The departure, effective Feb. 12, marks a strategic pivot for the UK-based streetwear giant as it transitions from a period of rapid domestic stabilization to an aggressive international push. To maintain ...
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Torben Schütz takes over as CEO of HDS/L
HDS/L, the German footwear and leather goods trade association, has appointed Torben Schütz as its new CEO, confirming an announcement made last year. Effective Feb. 1, the 34‑year‑old succeeded Manfred Junkert, who retired after 19 years at the helm of the association. Schütz stepped into the role from his previous ...
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Designer Brands appoints a new CFO
Designer Brands said that Sheamus Toal will join the US footwear company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Finanical Officer, effective Feb. 16. Mark Haley, who has served as interim Principal Financial Officer during a transition period, will return full time to his position as Senior Vice ...
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Hooijer Group broadens its sales organization in the DACH region
Hooijer Footwear Group has expanded its sales organization in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) with two new sales agents. Frank Vogel has been appointed sales agent for northern and eastern Germany, where he will be responsible for the Lazamani, Toni Pons and Tofvel brands. Markus Roth will oversee ...
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S.Oliver ’s Chief Customer Officer and Chief Digital Officer steps down
S.Oliver Group’s Chief Customer Officer and Chief Digital Officer, Carsten Schmitz, has left the German clothing and footwear group after two years in the role, according to the German trade publication TextilWirtschaft. The company is not seeking a successor and is instead reducing the size of its management team, the ...
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Versace names a Chief Creative Officer
Prada Group announced the appointment of Pieter Mulier as Chief Creative Officer of the Versace brand, effective July 1. ”This choice marks the beginning of a new chapter for the brand,” it said. Mulier will report to Versace’s Executive Chairman, Lorenzo Bertelli. He joins the brand from Alaïa, where he ...
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Caleres has a new head for its New York brands
Caleres announced that Kristen Sosa has joined the company as Division President of Brand Portfolio - New York Brands, a newly created position. She will be responsible for the operations and have oversight of Stuart Weitzman, Allen Edmonds, Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard and Favorite Daughter. Sosa will report to ...
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AstorMueller appoints a duo to manage Salamander’s sales
AstorMueller AG, a Swiss footwear group, has overhauled the sales structure of its Salamander brand by appointing two experienced managers from within the group to key roles. Pia Fuhrländer, who had joined the company in January 2025 as Head of Sales B2B + digital - Europe, has stepped down and ...
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Nimco names a joint CFO and COO
The Dutch footwear maker Nimco International has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for its comfort shoe brand Xsensible and its orthopaedic shoe brand Nimco Made4You. Geert-Willem Koolhof, who has been a member of the company’s advisory board since July, will take on the dual role ...
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ArticleOrva hires a General Merchandising Manager for its footwear business
Orva, US provider of e-commerce merchandising solutions for brands, has appointed Jason Short as Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager of its footwear business. “In this role, Short will lead the merchandising strategy for Orva’s footwear business, with a focus on expanding its performance brand portfolio and optimizing the overall ...
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Genesco’s CFO quits
Genesco’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Cassandra “Sandra” Harris, is stepping down from her role effective March 6 to pursue other opportunities. “Harris will assist with an orderly transition, participate in Genesco’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 earnings conference call in early March and will continue to support the company ...
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VF Corp CCO to step down
VF Corp. has announced a planned succession in its commercial leadership, with Global Chief Commercial Officer Martino Scabbia Guerrini stepping down from the role and transitioning to a senior advisor position to CEO Bracken Darrell. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that the change took effect Jan. 28, 2026, ...
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Sergio Rossi’s Creative Director leaves
Sergio Rossi, the Italian luxury footwear brand owned by Lanvin Group, and its Creative Director, Paul Andrew, are parting ways. The designer joined the brand in July 2024. “On behalf of Sergio Rossi, I would like to express our gratitude to Paul Andrew for the dedication and professionalism he has ...
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German trade association BTE appoints new Managing Director
The German textile, footwear and leather goods trade association, BTE, has appointed a new Managing Director as part of an internal restructuring. Sönke Padberg, 54, who has headed BTE’s Berlin office since early 2025, assumed the role on Jan. 1, succeeding Axel Augustin, the association said in a statement. Prior ...
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Esgano appoints a new Customer Care and Sales Manager
German shoe manufacturer Esgano has appointed a new Head of Customer Care and Sales Management. Hans-Jörg Siegers joined the company at the beginning of the year and is now responsible for further developing the customer care department and optimizing Esgano’s sales structures. Siegers brings broad experience in sales, brand management ...
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ArticleMephisto USA’s CEO steps down
Rusty Hall is stepping down as President and CEO of Mephisto USA after 15 years running the American unit of the French brand. The move marks “the conclusion of a distinguished 50-year career in the footwear industry,” the company commented. Source: Mephisto Logan Bird, Mephisto’s new President and ...
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ArticleCaleres’ CFO steps down
Caleres’ Chief Financial Officer, Jack Calandra, will leave the US footwear group at the end of January to pursue other opportunities. ”His departure is not related to any disagreement with the company,” Caleres highlighted in a statement. Caleres has commenced an external search for a permanent successor. In the ...
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ArticleRAS appoints a new senior management
Rautureau Apple Shoes (RAS) has has appointed Riccardo Ribolla as Chief Executive Officer and Fabrice Delecolle as his deputy. Ribolla has been the company’s Sales Manager since 2020 and Delecolle its Chief Financial and Administrative Officer since 2008. The French company is based in La Gaubretière, in the Vendée region, ...
