Birkenstock hires a managing director for Southeast Asia, Australia
Birkenstock appointed Evelyn Chua as managing director for Southeast Asia and ”Down Under”, effective July 1. In the newly created position, Chua will be based at the German shoemaker’s regional headquarters in Singapore, which covers Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand. She reports to Klaus ...
VF names a new brand president for The North Face
VF Corporation has named Caroline Brown global brand president of The North Face. She will be starting the week of June 10 and succeeds Nicole Otto. As a result of her appointment, Brown has resigned as a member of VF’s board of directors.
Zalando reshuffles its top management
Zalando has reorganized its top management as part of its efforts to enact its so-called “ecosystem strategy” to expand its business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) activities in order to cover 15 percent of the European fashion market
Golden Goose’s revenues rise 11% in Q1
Golden Goose said that in the first quarter of 2024 revenues rose by 11 percent year-over-year on a reported basis and by 12 percent at constant exchange rates, while “maintaining strong margins.”
Crocs names a new head for Heydude
Crocs has appointed Terence Reilly as the executive vice president and president for Heydude, as the brand expands its retail business and its European presence. Reilly will join the group’s executive leadership team on April 29 and will report directly to Andrew Rees, the chief executive officer of Crocs, Inc.
Dr. Martens shares get a kicking as CEO quits after fifth profits warning
Dr. Martens’ shares slumped by more than a third to record lows and trading in the stock was briefly suspended in London as the UK bootmaker said that its chief executive, Kenny Wilson, would step down after issuing a fifth profit warning in three years amid continuing woes in its ...
Gabor’s sales are steady
The German shoe manufacturer Gabor Shoes reported steady sales in the fiscal year 2023 after a sharp rebound in 2022 and announced a management reorganization.
Allbirds names a new CEO as losses continue to grow
Allbirds appointed its chief operating officer, Joe Vernachio, as its new CEO and member of the board of directors, effective March 15. He succeeds Joey Zwillinger, the co-founder and CEO, who will continue to serve as a member of the board and as a special advisor to the company. With ...
Giovanna Ceolini confirmed president of Assocalzaturifici
On March 7, the general assembly of Assocalzaturifici confirmed Giovanna Ceolini as the president of the Italian association of footwear manufacturers until June 2027. Her mandate will focus on sustainability, digitalization, innovation, the promotion of local production, the so-called Made in Italy, enhancing the role of subcontractors and developing training, ...
VF to extend its board in agreement with Engaged Capital
VF Corporation has appointed Caroline Brown to its board in agreement with its shareholder Engaged Capital. The activist investor has been pushing for an aggressive turnaround for the US apparel and footwear company.