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VF confirms Nina Flood as global brand president for Timberland
VF Corp. has confirmed Nina Flood as the global brand president for Timberland. Flood had replaced Susie Mulder on an interim basis in November. Mulder had been Timberland’s global brand president since April 2021 and left VF to become chief operating officer at Nobull, a training footwear and apparel brand. ...
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Ecco opens its first store in New York
Ecco opened its first store in New York. The 3,250 square-foot shop is situated at 110 Grand Street in SoHo and features the Danish company’s full range of footwear and accessories, as well as some special-edition pieces that will be exclusive to the Manhattan flagship. On Dec. 1, Deniz Erda ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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Reorganization of ANWR’s executive board is completed
ANWR Group has completed the reorganization of its board, which it announced in June of this year. On Sept. 30, Matthias Grevener left the the executive board of the buying group, where he sat for 17 years, becoming the longest-serving member. Grevener also stepped down from all his posts ...
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PVH’s head of sales footwear for Germany leaves company
PVH’s director of sales for footwear in Germany, Carsten Richter, has left the company after 15 years. Richter announced his departure in a post on the social network LinkedIn. “The time has come to say “farewell“ after an incredible 15 years at PVH. Now, I’m excited to announce a ...
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AstorMueller names Achim Tischer head of women’s footwear
The Swiss shoe manufacturer AstorMueller has bolstered the management of its women’s footwear division with the appointment of the shoe veteran Achim Tischer to the newly created role of vice president Product Women. Tischer is now responsible for women’s footwear for all the company’s brands, including Bugatti and Salamander, ...
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Timberland appoints new CMO
Timberland has hired Maisie Willoughby as the brand’s new vice president and chief marketing officer, effective Oct. 16. In her new role, Willoughby will drive the global brand strategy and vision for Timberland, which is owned by VF Corp. The company said she will lead the global marketing team in ...
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BTE elects Mark Rauschen as its president
Germany’s textile, shoes and leather goods trade association BTE has a new president. Mark Rauschen, 49, managing partner of the Osnabrück-based fashion house L&T Lengermann & Trieschmann, was unanimously elected by BTE’s delegate assembly, the trade association announced. The outgoing president, Steffen Jost of the Jost fashion house, ...
