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FDRA elects a new board
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has elected a new board for the 2025–2027 term. The newly elected leadership includes Josue Solano, Chief Executive Officer of BBC International, as Chairman of the board; Dan Friedman, Chief Sourcing and Supply Chain Officer at Caleres, as Vice Chairman; and Lisa ...
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Zalando’s head of Nordics and Benelux leaves
After five years as Zalando’s General Manager for the Nordic region and Benelux, Fabio Baum is stepping down. ”After five incredible years, it’s time to say goodbye to Zalando 🧡,” Baum wrote on LinkedIn.”From navigating the challenges of the pandemic, to launching and scaling operations in eight new markets, to ...
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Scarpa appoints Trentin and Regeni as co-CEOs
Asolo-based technical footwear manufacturer Scarpa has announced on LinkedIn the appointment of Stefano Trentin and Pierantonio Regeni as co-CEOs, effective July 1. Trentin will oversee the Product and Market areas, while Regeni will manage Administration and Operations. The appointments were approved by the board of directors, which includes representatives from ...
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News briefsSperry reenters the British and Irish markets
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) signed an agreement with Gardiners Bros, a British distributor of global footwear and apparel brands, for the distribution of Sperry footwear for men and women across the UK and Ireland. “This partnership reintroduces the brand to a market where it holds strong awareness and affinity, supporting ...
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Coats names a new board member
Wu Gang is joining the board of Coats as a Non-Executive Director, effective July 1. In addition, he will join the nomination committee and the remuneration committee. Wu Gang is an investment banker by background with a career of close to 30 years in Asia and Europe. David Gosnell, the ...
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ArticleBata names Panos Mytaros as its new CEO
Bata, the Lausanne-based shoemaker, has appointed Panos Mytaros, the former head of Ecco, as its new Global Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 15. Mytaros replaces Sandeep Kataria who has led the company since 2020, when he took over from Alexis Nasard, who also ran Bata for about five years. “Sandeep ...
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ArticleHeiko Hüdepohl takes over shoe distribution for s.Oliver
s.Oliver is overhauling its shoe and accessories sales strategy and operations. Starting with the spring/summer 2026 collection, Heiko Hüdepohl will be responsible for distributing the entire line of s.Oliver shoes and bags across Europe, working alongside a newly formed sales team, the German brand said in a statement. Since ...
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ArticleANWR Group streamlines its structure
The German buying group ANWR launched a structural reform aimed at boosting efficiency by streamlining operations. At its annual general meeting on May 26, the cooperative’s members approved the merger of ANWR Garant International GmbH (AGI) into ANWR eG, a move designed to cut the number of subsidiaries by approximately ...
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Lotto strengthens its German sales team
Fashioncenter GmbH is expanding the sales team for the casual footwear and sneaker brand Lotto with the addition of Nadja Molnar and Uwe Semrau, who are joining the company for the spring/summer 2026 order round. The new hires will work alongside industry veteran Matthias Bahl, who came on board ...
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Hanwag bolsters its sales team
The hiking and mountaineering boot manufacturer Hanwag, part of Fenix Outdoor AB, is expanding its sales team in Germany. Niklas Scherer was appointed Regional Sales Manager for Northern and Eastern Germany, succeeding André Pries. A trained industrial plant mechanic, Scherer brings extensive experience as a sales consultant, buyer ...
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Asos changes CFO
Asos has appointed Aaron Izzard as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director with effect from July 1. He succeeds Dave Murray who will be leaving to pursue other opportunities. Murray will step down as CFO and Executive Director on June 30. “Aaron brings more than two decades’ experience across a ...
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ArticleKering names a new CEO
Kering’s board appointed Luca de Meo Chief Executive Officer as the French luxury goods group reorganizes its top management by separating the positions of Chairman and CEO, jobs currently held by François-Henri Pinault ”This governance structure is in line with best practices for major listed companies,” commented Kering. The ...
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Shoe Carnival names a manager for new business development
Shoe Carnival rehired Kerry Jackson, its former Chief Financial Officer, to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, New Business Development, effective June 9. Jackson will report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Worden, and “spearhead the company’s merger and acquisition activities, integration of acquired businesses ...
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VF names a new Chief Accounting Officer
VF Corp. appointed Michael Phillips as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding Bryan McNeill, who is retiring after 30 years with the company, according to a regulatory filing. Phillips has served as the VP Enterprise Financial Reporting Controller of the company since September 2022. He joined the US group ...
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ArticleKizik names a new CEO
Kizik, a US brand specializing in slip-on shoes, and its parent company, HandsFree Labs, have appointed Gareth Hosford as Chief Executive Officer to lead the group’s expansion. “A proven footwear and fitness industry leader with more than two decades of experience scaling global brands including Nike, Converse, and performance apparel ...
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ArticleDr. Martens hires a new Chief Brand Officer
Dr. Martens has appointed a new Chief Brand Officer (CBO) and a new manager for the Americas. Carla Murphy will be joining the British bootmaker in July as CBO. “Carla will be responsible for driving our brand strategy, vision and creative direction, and will oversee our global product, strategy, marketing, ...
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Dr. Martens hires a head for the Americas
Dr. Martens has appointed Paul Zadoff as President of the Americas, starting in June. ”We have a new member of the Dr. Martens team!! We are so pleased to announce that Paul Zadoff will be joining us in June as President of the Americas to lead the next phase of ...
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Crocs names a Chief Brand Officer for the Crocs and Heydude brands
Crocs has promoted Terence Reilly to the newly appointed position of Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer, with oversight over the marketing and communications functions for both the Crocs and Heydude brands. Reilly was previously in charge of Heydude. “As a veteran brand expert, Terence has a proven track record ...
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Timberland names Darren Leon Mckoy as Creative Director
Darren Leon Mckoy, Dr. Martens’ former Creative Director, announced on that he was appointed Global Vice President of Product Design and Creative Direction at Timberland, which is owned by VF Corp.. ”Today, I’m proud and excited to share that I’ve joined VF Corp as Global Vice President of ...
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Boot Barn confirms John Hazen as CEO
On May 5, Boot Barn’s board appointed John Hazen as Chief Executive Officer. Hazen had been serving as interim CEO since November. He replaced Jim Conroy, who stepped down on Nov. 22 after leading Boot Barn for 12 years to take on the CEO job at Ross Stores. “After ...
