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Kering names a new CEO for Gucci
Kering has appointed of Francesca Bellettini as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gucci, reporting to Luca de Meo, the CEO of the French luxury goods group since Sept. 15. Bellettini replaces Stefano Cantino who only held the job for nine months. “At this pivotal moment, I intend to build ...
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Salvatore Ferragamo’s CFO steps down
Salvatore Ferragamo said that its Chief Financial Officer, Pierre La Tour, will step down on Sept. 26 to pursue new professional opportunities in another line of business. The Italian fashion house said that Paolo La Morgia will become interim CFO on Sept. 29. He joined Ferragamo in 2010. Since 2024, ...
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Cirql appoints new a Development & Innovation Director
Cirql, the Vietnam-based innovation company specializing in low-impact, scalable midsole components and materials for footwear brands, has appointed Renaud Allaire as its new Development & Innovation Director. Allaire, who previously held senior roles at Puma and On Running, brings a wealth of experience in product innovation, materials science and sustainable ...
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Sabu names new head of category management
The German shoe retail cooperative Sabu has appointed Annette Wächtler as its new Head of Category Management, effective Oct. 1. Wächtler, 49, brings more than 30 years of experience in the footwear industry. She spent 11 years at Ecco, most recently serving as product director for Europe, and has also ...
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Tod’s’ CEO for North America leaves
After 14 years in the job, Tod’s’ CEO for North America, Roberto Lorenzini, is stepping down. The Italian fashion group is expected to announce his replacement soon. Lorenzini will remain as an advisor for the company to ensure a smooth transition in the region. “Roberto has decided that this ...
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Ecco Americas has a new Chief Commercial Officer
Ecco has hired Matt Feiner as Chief Commercial Officer of Ecco Americas. Feiner is in charge of wholesale, retail and e-commerce activities across North America. He will also have a “strong influence” on product creation and market strategies, the Danish group said. “I’m excited to share that I’ve accepted a ...
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ArticleFoot Locker reshuffles its top management
Foot Locker is undergoing a management reshuffle after being taken over by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS). DKS announced the completion of the acquisition on Sept. 8. Under the new structure, DKS’ Executive Chairman Ed Stack will lead the global Foot Locker businesses to accelerate business momentum and implement targeted ...
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Mirko Ostendörfer takes over as Managing Director of Urbn Concepts
Snipes has appointed Buffalo Boots’ CEO, Mirko Ostendörfer, as Managing Director of its wholesale agency Urbn Concepts. The move follows the integration of the Buffalo’s distribution division and is part of a broader restructuring of the company’s fashion wholesale operations. Ostendörfer will continue to serve as CEO of Buffalo while ...
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Berkemann hires a new Brand Manager
The German comfort shoe manufacturer Berkemann Group has appointed Maximilian Krien as Brand Manager. He succeeds Michael Zoller, who had held the position since 2012 and will remain with the company in an advisory capacity. In his new role, Krien will focus on expanding brand visibility and international sales, the ...
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Living Kitzbühel’s Managing Director resigns
Footwear professional, designer and entrepreneur Julian Hermsdorf has stepped down as Managing Director of the Austrian slipper brand Living Kitzbühel. In a statement, Hermsdorf cited ongoing structural challenges beyond his control as the reason for his decision. He is succeeded by Andreas Graf, who brings 32 years of experience ...
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Crocs appoints a new CFO
Crocs has appointed Patraic Reagan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 22. He will succeed Susan Healy, who tendered her resignation on Aug. 28, effective immediately. Most recently, Reagan served as the Chief Financial Officer for SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company. Prior to ...
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Frasers' chairman steps down
Frasers said that David Daly will be stepping down from the board at the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Sept. 24 after eight years in the group and will be succeeded as Chair by Jon Thompson on Sept. 1. Thompson has been a non-executive director at the British retailer ...
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Caleres appoints a new Chief Human Resources Officer
On Aug. 15, Caleres announced that Kathleen Welter has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer. She will oversee all human resources functions for the company’s portfolio of brands and its more than 9,000 associates worldwide, including recruitment, talent management, training, culture, compensation, benefits and labor law compliance. Welter ...
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Articles.Oliver expands its management to include the Rellecke brothers
The German clothing and footwear group s.Oliver reported positive results for 2024 and announced a restructuring of its management team as it continues to adjust its strategic direction. Effective Sept. 1, the brothers Julian and Johannes Rellecke will join the management team, with the former overseeing product, design and ...
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Caleres names Brian Costello President of Famous Footwear
Caleres announced that Brian Costello has been named division President of Famous Footwear effective immediately. He will continue to report to Jay Schmidt, President and CEO of Caleres. Costello joined Famous Footwear in February this year as Chief Merchandising Officer, assuming responsibility for all buying and merchandising, including women’s, ...
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HDS/L celebrates 75th anniversary and elects a new board
The German footwear and leather goods trade association HDS/L hits the three-quarter century mark and prepares for the future with an overhaul of its board of directors. HDS/L, which currently has 131 members, celebrated its 75th anniversary at BASF’s Gesellschaftshaus in Ludwigshafen. The association has been at the ...
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Caleres completes the acquisition of Stuart Weitzman
On Aug. 4, Caleres completed the acquisition of Stuart Weitzman from Tapestry for $120.2 million, which included $11.5 million in cash received at the closing. Excluding cash received at the closing, the net purchase price was $108.7 million. The price is subject to final adjustments for net working capital. The ...
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Asos names a new Chair
Asos has appointed board member and former CFO of Amazon Fashion, Natasja Laheij, as its Chair after Jørgen Lindemann said he would be stepping down from the post after three years. Lindemann, who also serves as the CEO of the entertainment provider Viaplay Group, is to leave the company following ...
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Temasek buys a 10% stake in Ermenegildo Zegna
Temasek, a Singapore-headquartered investment company, has increased its stake in Ermenegildo Zegna to 10 percent. The Italian fashion house has sold 14.1 million treasury shares to Temasek at $8.95 each. Thanks to the deal, Ermenegildo Zegna receives $126.4 million in cash. The funds will reinforce its balance sheet “at a ...
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ArticleGeox changes CEO
Geox’s Chief Executive Officer, Enrico Mistron, has stepped down after having reached an agreement with the board for the ”consensual termination” of his role. The decision is ”essentially due to differences concerning certain aspects of the group’s strategy, particularly with regard to the acceleration of the company’s transformation process,” the ...
