Management
Owner of Havaianas appoints new CEO
The Brazilian Alpargatas has appointed Liel Miranda as Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 1st of February. He joins the company from Mondelez International’s Brazil business unit
Wolverine Worldwide appoints first-ever Chief Supply Chain Officer
The US-based company has appointed Bishu Jayaram to the newly created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer, making him responsible for global sourcing, distribution, logistics, and integrated planning
Mango foresees to achieve record sales in 2023
Amid an expansion of its retail footprint, the Spanish-based fashion retailer foresees ending the fiscal year with sales of more than 3 billion euros, which would represent a double-digit growth over 2022
adidas appoints new Global Human Resources Head
The German-based company has appointed Michelle Robertson as Executive Board member, responsible for Global Human Resources, People and Culture, effective from the 1st of January
New General Manager at Assomac
The National Association of Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leathergoods and Tanning Technologies (Assomac) has announced that Agostino Apolito will assume the role of General Manager from January 2024
VF Corp cuts 500 jobs
The owner of Vans, The North Face and Timberland has announced that it has fired 500 employees worldwide as it seeks to restructure its business and improve operations globally
New creative director at Tod’s
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director of the Tod’s brand. He succeeds Walter Chiapponi, who stepped down in July
Merrell appoints a new Chief Marketing Officer
The outdoor footwear brand owned by Wolverine Worldwide has announced the appointment of Pallav Tamaskar as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Caleres looks to grow internationally
Looking to expand globally, the US-based footwear company has strengthened its team with the appointment of Erika Mackoul as Senior Vice President of International
Kering finalises the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino
The French-based luxury group announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 30% shareholding in Valentino, following approval from the antitrust authorities
Rosana Perán takes over as President of the European Footwear Confederation
The president of FICE and vice-president of the Pikolinos Group has become the first woman to lead the organisation, with a mission to promote “Industry 5.0” to transform the footwear sector
Stella McCartney names new CEO
Amandine Ohayon has been appointed the new CEO of the British premium shoe and ready-to-wear brand. She succeeds Gabriele Maggio, who is leaving after four years at the helm
Get to know Uzbekistan’s fast-growing footwear industry
We spoke with Boboev Fakhriddin, Chairman of the Association of Leather and Footwear Producers of Uzbekistan, to find out a little more about one of the fastest-growing industries in Central Asia
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Genesco appoints Andy Gray as President of the Journeys Group
The Nashville-based footwear company has announced the appointment of Andy Gray as President of the Journeys Group, effective from the 3rd of January 2024-
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