Management
Leather Naturally announces board changes
The not-for-profit membership association for the leather industry has confirmed Carl Flach for a second term and Mark Roughley for a first term as members of its board of directors
Burberry struggles amid downgrade from FTSE 100
The UK-based luxury group lost its spot in the FTSE 100, leading to its lowest market value in 15 years. Analysts express concerns over the brand's status amid declining sales and leadership changes
Nike veteran Elliot Hill succeeds John Donahoe at the company’s helm
Amid a broader restructuring, the US sportswear giant has announced that CEO John Donahoe is stepping down from his position and will be succeeded by former senior executive Elliot Hill
Ecco appoints Marc Martin as Head of Wholesale for Central Europe
The Danish footwear and leather group Ecco hired Marc Martin to oversee its wholesale business in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands
American Exchange Group appoints Jimmy Gabriel to lead Aerosoles
The US-based group has appointed Jimmy Gabriel to the newly created role of President and Chief Brand Officer of Aerosoles. Branding and restructuring of all retail channels are his first priorities
Tapestry said to be close to selling Stuart Weitzman
As it defends its 8.5 billion USD acquisition of Capri Holdings in court, several sources have come forward to say that Tapestry is close to selling the luxury shoe brand Stuart Weitzman
Giorgio Possagno is the new General Manager of Assocalzaturifici
The Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (Assocalzaturifici) has unanimously appointed Giorgio Possagno as its new General Manager. He joins the association from Veronafiere S.p.A
Uniqlo appoints Clare Waight Keller as Creative Director
Japan-based Fast Retailing has announced the appointment of the British designer Clare Waight Keller as its new creative director. She has previously worked at the luxury houses Givenchy and Chloé
Nordstrom brothers make bid to buy back eponymous retailer
The Seattle-based department store chain has confirmed that brothers Erik and Peter Nordstrom have made an offer to take their namesake retailer private, potentially returning the company to family control
New leadership appointments at Burberry
The UK-based luxury group has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kiman as Chief Marketing Officer and of Laura Dubin-Wander as President of the Americas region
Puma appoints Indrajeet Sen as SVP of Group Sourcing
The German-based company has appointed Indrajeet Sen as Senior Vice President of Puma Group Sourcing. He succeeds Chief Sourcing Officer Anne-Laure Descours, who decided not to renew her board contract
Stella Holdings announces increase in the payout to shareholders
After achieving a 54% year-over-year rise in first half net profit, the Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer has announced a significant increase in the payout to shareholders over the next three years
Sarah Jessica Parker shuts down her shoe brand
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has announced that the SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker brand will cease trading in the fall of 2024, after 10 years in business
Sanuk sold to Lolë Brands
The Canadian-based apparel company has acquired the outdoor lifestyle footwear brand, previously owned by Deckers Brands. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed
Kizik names new Chief Marketing Officer
The Utah-based hands-free footwear brand has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Drori as Chief Marketing Officer. She joins the company from Sperry-
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