ACBC creates a scientific committee to bolster innovation
ACBC, an Italian B-Corp certified firm specializing in product innovation and sustainable, circular solutions for the fashion and lifestyle industries, has created a four-member scientific committee, an advisory body created to further strengthen the company’s research, development, and innovation path.
Sportup hires a sales and marketing manager
As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Italian footwear producer Sportup has reinforced its management structure by hiring Alessandro Perletti as Sales & Marketing Manager in an effort to enter new markets and set up new partnerships with international distributors.
Wortmann plans management changes for Tamaris over next two years
The German footwear manufacturer and distributor Wortmann Group is preparing for the renewal of its leadership team for its key Wortmann KG unit, which manages the Tamaris brand, over the next couple of years, built on internal succession and long-standing company experience.
Crocs names a new head for Heydude
Crocs has promoted Rupert Campbell to Executive Vice President and President of the Heydude brand, effective Nov. 17. He joins the executive leadership team and reports directly to Andrew Rees, the Chief Executive Officer of the US footwear group.
ANWR appoints a new Managing Director for its shoe division
The German buying group ANWR has named Désirée Orlowski as the new Managing Director of its footwear division, ANWR Schuh. The retail expert succeeds Patrick Gottesleben, who left the company at the end of August, and will lead the unit alongside fellow managing director Astrid Heinze.
Oofos names Deckers Brands’ former head as co-CEO
Oofos announced that its co-founder, Lou Panaccione, and Deckers Brands’ former head, Angel Martinez, will serve as co-Chief Executive Officers of the US footwear brand.
Armani appoints a CEO
The Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani SpA has appointed Giuseppe Marsocci as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.
Toms hires a new CEO
Toms has hired Jessica Alsing as its new Chief Executive Officer, becoming the first woman to run the US footwear company.
Genesco unites Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy under the same leadership
Genesco, the US footwear group with more than 1,250 stores in North America, the UK and Ireland, as well as a portfolio of owned and licensed lifestyle brands, announced the formation of the Journeys Global Retail Group which unites the banners Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy.
Shoe Carnival reappoints Kerry Jackson as CFO
Shoe Carnival appointed Kerry Jackson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 28.










