Management
Original Footwear Company appoints new CEO
The US-based manufacturer of military and law enforcement footwear appointed the global footwear and apparel brand executive Mark Cavanaugh as the new Chief Executive Officer
Todd Krinsky is Reebok's new CEO
Authentic Brands Group, the owner of Reebok, has named Todd Krinsky to the role of CEO. He succeeds Matt O'Toole, who led the sportswear brand for over 15 years and will join ABG in January 2023
adidas CEO to unexpectedly step down in 2023
The German-based sportswear giant announced that CEO Kasper Rorsted will step down next year, before his contract is due to run out, and that it is already searching for a successor
British Footwear Association names Jane Wilson to the role of Chair
Footwear veteran Jane Wilson has been appointed Chairman of the British Footwear Association (BFA), replacing Robert Perkins, who held the role for more than four years
Tod's founding family launches bid to delist the company
The Della Valle family said their holding company would pay 40 euros per share to delist the company from the Milan-based stock exchange. The goal is to strengthen the underperforming luxury group
Foot Locker appoints Mary Dillon as CEO
The US-based footwear retailer named the former Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon to the role of CEO, following Richard Johnson's decision to retire after being with the company for nearly 30 years
Caleres announces timeline for planned executive succession
Diane Sullivan, who served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for more than a decade, will retire as CEO of Caleres on January and will take on the role of Executive Chairman. At that time, Jay Schmidt, President of Caleres, will succeed as CEO
Rack Room Shoes strengthens merchandising team
The US-based retail chain has strengthened its merchant team, promoting Melanie Ortlieb to Senior Director of Planning and Allocation and three senior buyers from the merchandising team
Saucony appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, announced it has appointed Kathryn Pratt as Chief Marketing Officer. The appointment has immediate effect
New Chief Executive Officer for JD Sports
The retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, announced that Régis Schultz has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer
Tapestry announces retirement of COO Tom Glaser
The New York based fashion house, owner of brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has also announced Scott Roe is to be appointed to the dual role of CFO & COO of Tapestry
Leather Naturally announces Management Board & Supervisory Council changes
The not-for-profit industry members association, focused on the education and promotion of the benefits of leather, has voted changes to the Management Board and Supervisory Council
Siro Badon steps down as Assocalzaturifici Chair
Siro Badon, who had been elected to the role of Chair of the organization in June 2019, submitted his resignation on the 26th of July, claiming both personal and professional reasons
Foot Locker appoints EVP Global Lockers and Champs Sports
The US-based group has appointed Andy Gray, formerly EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, as EVP, Global Lockers and Champs Sports
Nordstrom names two new Executive leaders
The Seattle-based department store announced the promotion of Deniz Anders to Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Nina Barjesteh, a Senior Executive at DICK's Sporting Goods, will join the company as President, Nordstrom Product Group-
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