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ArticleNevada attracts footwear distribution centers
Over the past year, several distribution center projects have been announced in Nevada by companies working in the footwear industry, according to Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). The announcements include a 730,000 square foot site by Crocs, a 450,000 square foot facility by Footlocker, a 788,000 square foot ...
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Zappos confirms Scott Schaefer as CEO
Zappos.com has confirmed Scott Schaefer as chief executive officer. He had been acting CEO since December 2021. Prior to becoming CEO, Schaefer served as vice president of finance which was preceded by multiple positions with financial, operational, and strategic scopes at the company. Before joining the U.S. online retailer of ...
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Sorel offers three styles on Zappos Adaptive
Sorel is partnering with Zappos.com, a subsidiary of Amazon, to launch three styles on Zappos Adaptive, which offers products that combine fashion and function to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Sorel chose the styles Explorer II Joan Dual Zip, Emelie II Chelsea Heel Zip and Explorer Boot Dual ...
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ArticleFormer Zappos head Tony Hsieh dies
Tony Hsieh , who ran the footwear and clothing online retailer Zappos.com for about two decades, died at the age of 46 due to complications from injuries sustained in a house fire. The fire broke out on Nov. 18 in New London, Connecticut, and Hsieh died on Nov. ...
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Zappos’ CEO Tony Hsieh steps
Tony Hsieh , 46, has retired as the chief executive of the online shoe and clothing retailer Zappos.com after nearly 20 years at the helm. He has been replaced by the company’s chief operating officer Kedar Deshpande . Zappos started as Shoesite.com, founded by Nick Swinmurn. The company’s ...
