Management
Saucony's President steps down
Anne Cavassa, who joined Wolverine Worldwide as President of the Saucony brand in 2018, has left the company. Search for a successor is already underway
JD Sports appoints Dominic Platt CFO
British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion has appointed Dominic Platt as its Chief Financial Officer, replacing Neil Greenhalgh who is stepping down in the summer after four years in the role
Shein launches EMEA headquarters in Dublin
The Chinese-based fast fashion retailer has launched its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin City Centre, Ireland, where it plans to fill 30 roles by the end of 2023
Puma appoints new Managing Director for the Indian business
The German-based sportswear company appointed Karthik Balagopalan to the role of Managing Director of Puma India, one of its fastest-growing markets, effective on the 1st of August
Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown takes on a new role in the company
The co-founder and co-CEO of the Californian-based footwear brand has stepped down from his CEO role into Chief Innovation Officer. This move comes amid a round of lay-offs as losses mount
Nordstrom appoints Cathy R. Smith as Chief Financial Officer
Smith joins Nordstrom from Bright Health Group where she has served as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer since 2020. The appointment is effective from the 29th of May onwards
Foot Locker names former Nike executive to lead WSS brand
The US-based retailer has appointed Blanca Gonzalez to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of its WSS banner, effective 15th of May
Gap to cut about 1 800 jobs
The US-based apparel company will lay off about 1 800 jobs to streamline operations and cut costs, thus joining the list of US companies that have been downsizing over the past months
JD Sports appoints two non-executive directors
The UK-based retailer has announced that Angela Luger and Darren Shapland will become the newest company's non-executive directors, effective as of the 1st of June
JD Sports appoints first Global Managing Director
The UK-based retailer has appointed Michael Armstrong to the newly-created role of Global Managing Director. He is expected to further help drive the group's growth
Farfetch names new Chief Marketing Officer
The luxury e-tailer has appointed Nick Tran as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He brings to the role his expertise in engaging with Gen Z and Millennial customers at TikTok, Taco Bell, Samsung, and Hulu
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Nordstrom expands board of directors
The Seattle-based chain of department stores has announced the appointment of Erik Sprunk, former Chief Operating Officer of Nike, to its board of directors, which has now 11 directors
Pentland Brands appoints new Chief Operating Officer
The owner of brands such as Speedo, Berghaus, Endura and Ellesse has announced that Abhy Thomas-Joseph was appointed the company’s new global Chief Operating Officer (COO)-
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