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ECC expands its management team
The European Clearing Center (ECC), which acts as a platform for electronic data exchange between producers and retailers in the footwear and fashion sector, is strengthening its management team. Effective from July 1, Thorsten Fritsch took on the new position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). The 39-year-old manager, ...
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Mulberry names a new CEO
The British leather goods company Mulberry said that Andrea Baldo has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer replacing Thierry Andretta who is stepping down from the board and leaving the company with immediate effect. Baldo has over 20 years’ experience leading brands in the fashion industry. In his most recent ...
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Chupps appoints Khairav Duggal as CEO
Chupps, an Indian direct-to-consumer footwear brand, has appointed Khairav Duggal as its Chief Executive Officer. “We are delighted to welcome Khairav to the Chupps family. His proven track record in driving category growth and profitability, coupled with his deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape, aligns perfectly with our ambitions,” said ...
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Authentic Brands Group names a new head for Japan
Authentic Brands Group has appointed Jeff Daggett as senior vice president - head of Japan. With more than thirty years of industry experience, Daggett is expected to play an integral role in strengthening the group’s presence and driving brand growth in the Japanese market. Daggett has extensive leadership experience and ...
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Caprice reorganizes the sales team of newly acquired Peter Kaiser brand
Caprice, a brand of the German footwear group Wortmann Schuh-Holding KG, is revamping the sales team of the newly acquired women’s footwear brand Peter Kaiser in a bid to further expand the market presence of both brands in Germany. Caprice acquired Peter Kaiser in December last year. The Pirmasens-based ...
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Saucony hires new global chief marketing officer
Saucony has named Joy Allen-Altimare as its new global chief marketing officer, effective immediately. According to the Wolverine Worldwide-owned footwear brand, she will be responsible for developing and executing Saucony’s global branding initiatives, including brand positioning, direct-to-consumer strategies, advertising, digital strategies, international growth initiatives and expansion of the brand’s global ...
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Viking Footwear strengthens its sales team
The Norwegian footwear label Viking Footwear has appointed Andreas Spangenberger as its new Sales Representative for the Northern and Eastern Germany regions. Spangenberger has 25 years of experience in the industry and brings extensive knowledge and skills that will support the further expansion of the brand in the outdoor, sports ...
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Authentic Brands Group hires a general manager for Africa
Warren Bowers, a 25-year veteran in the fashion, outdoor and sports sectors, has joined Authentic Brands Group (ABG) as general manager of the US company’s Africa region. In the newly created position, Bowers will oversee ABG’s expansion across the continent by cultivating strategic partnerships to drive growth for the brands ...
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AstorMueller names Achim Tischer chief product officer
The Swiss shoe manufacturer AstorMueller has appointed Achim Tischer, its vice president Product Women, as chief product officer (CPO), starting from June. The move is part of AstorMueller’s strategy to drive growth by expanding its management team and focusing on product and brand development. Tischer had joined AstorMueller ...
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Schuh Mücke expands management
Schuh Mücke, the German shoe and sporting goods retail chain within ANWR Group, has hired a new chief sales officer. Eik Lippmann will join the company’s management team on July 1 and will be in charge of sales, e-commerce and facility management, the group said in a statement. ...
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News briefsDesigner Brands names a CMO at DSW
Designer Brands has appointed Sarah Crockett chief marketing officer (CMO) of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, effective June 6. Crockett will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all marketing and advertising initiatives for DSW’s nearly 500 US stores and e-commerce channel, DSW.com, ”furthering the implementation of comprehensive ...
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ArticleVF names a new brand president for The North Face
VF Corporation has named Caroline Brown global brand president of The North Face. She will be starting the week of June 10 and succeeds Nicole Otto. As a result of her appointment, Brown has resigned as a member of VF’s board of directors. In February, the US apparel and footwear ...
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VF names Sun Choe global brand president of Vans
VF Corp. appointed Michelle “Sun” Choe as the global brand president of Vans, starting in late July. Choe brings nearly three decades of experience from top brands, including Lululemon, Marc Jacobs and Levi’s, to her new role. Having recently served as chief product officer at Lululemon, she drove significant revenue ...
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Coats' CEO steps down
Coats’ chief executive, Rajiv Sharma, will leave by the end of 2024 after 14 years with the group, the last eight years as CEO. The British industrial thread and global footwear component manufacturer said that its board has appointed David Paja as chief executive designate. Paja is expected to join ...
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Lululemon’s chief product officer quits
Lululemon announced organizational changes following the resignation of Sun Choe, its chief product officer, to pursue a new opportunity. Choe’s exit marks the end of her seven-year tenure with the company. The Canadian producer of performance apparel for yoga, running and training will not seek a new chief ...
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British Footwear Association names Richard Shetliffe as CEO
The British Footwear Association (BFA) appointed Richard Shetliffe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 14. Shetliffe has over 30 years of experience in the footwear and accessories industry. He held leadership positions at brands such as Dr. Martens, Ben Sherman, Vagabond, VF Corporation, The Dune Group and ...
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ArticleZalando reshuffles its top management
Zalando has reorganized its top management as part of its efforts to enact its so-called “ecosystem strategy” to expand its business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) activities in order to cover 15 percent of the European fashion market The German online fashion retailer is promoting its chief operating officer (COO), David ...
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Superfeet appoints a new CFO
The insole specialist Superfeet appointed Kathryn McKenzie as its new chief financial officer. The company said McKenzie will play a crucial role in activating Superfeet’s expansion into medical and industrial/work communities. McKenzie most recently served as CFO at HealthTrackRx, a premier national molecular diagnostic laboratory. Prior to this, she held ...
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Dr. Martens’ new CFO joins early
Dr. Martens said that Giles Wilson, who has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer, will join the company and the board on May 13, two weeks earlier than the previously announced date of May 27. Wilson is replacing Jon Mortimore, who is retiring from the ...
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Wolverine names a new CFO
Wolverine Worldwide, the Michigan-based footwear company, has named Taryn Miller as chief financial officer (CFO). She will report directly to Chris Hufnagel, the company’s president and CEO. Miller previously served as the vice president of corporate and commercial finance at Corteva Agriscience, an international agriculture company. In this role, ...
