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Crocs appoints new president for Heydude
The US footwear company has announced the appointment of Terence Reilly as incoming Executive Vice President and President for the Heydude brand, effective from the 29th of April
New CEO at Dr. Martens as the outlook for FY25 worsens
The British footwear company has announced that Ije Nwokorie, currently Chief Brand Officer, will succeed Kenny Wilson as CEO, while admitting that the outlook for fiscal 2025 is challenging
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New deputy CEO for Gucci
Kering, the French-based luxury group that owns Gucci, has appointed Stefano as deputy chief executive officer of the Italian house. The move comes amid efforts to revive Gucci
Kidpik and Nina Footwear announce merger
The subscription-based online children’s clothing retailer and the company that owns the Nina Footwear brand, which specialises in women’s and children’s dress shoes, have entered into a definitive merger agreement
Asos reports a sales decline in the first half of its fiscal year
With its turnaround plan underway, the British retailer has issued a trading update for the first half of its fiscal 2024, in which sales fell by 18% year-on-year, but maintained its annual outlook
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Levi’s pulls out of footwear business
The denim company has announced that it is exiting the footwear business. This is part of its strategy to focus the business as it moves towards a more direct-to-consumer business
CTC appoints new President
The French Leather, Footwear, Leather Goods and Gloves sector research centre has elected Arnaud Haefelin to the role of President. He took over from Patrice Mignon at the end of March
Alessandro Michele named creative director of Valentino
The Italy-based Maison has appointed Alessandro Michele as Creative Director, as of the 2nd of April. The news ends months of speculation as to where Michele would re-emerge after he left Gucci
Toni Belloni to step down as LVMH Group’s Managing Director
After more than 23 years at Arnault’s side, Belloni will step step down as Group Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the LVMH Group, effective from the 18th of April
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Founder of Under Armour to take on CEO role once again
The US-based company has appointed Kevin Plank as President and CEO, effective from the 1st of April. He will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who has been in the role for just over a year
Allbirds appoints new CEO amid sales decline
The California-based sustainable footwear brand has appointed its current COO, Joe Vernachio, to replace Joey Zwillinger as CEO, amid a slump in sales
AAFA announces the leadership of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced the renewal of its Board leadership, as well as the addition of 15 new and re-elected Board members-
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