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FDRA's Global Shoe Sourcing Digital Series
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) is running a digital series on Global Shoe Sourcing. The series will be held from the 27th to the 30th of July. We bring you all the info about the event
Hunter Boots CEO exits company
Hunter Boots announced that CEO Vincent Wauters is stepping down “by mutual agreement” at the end of July to pursue new opportunities. His exit comes as Hunter begins a strategic review
Changes in FICE’s Presidency
The current Executive President of the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries (FICE), José Monzonís, will end his current term at the beginning of July
New President for Keds
Bornie Del Priore is taking the reins of Keds, one of the brands of the Wolverine’s portfolio. She has more than two decades of global footwear industry experience
Cat Footwear with new President
Chip Coe has been named the new global brand President of Cat Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide Inc
We have to reconsider the exhibitions system, says Assomac head
During the last edition of Simac Tanning Tech in Milan we spoke with Gabriella Marchioni Bocca, President of Assomac. Today we bring you the second part of that conversation
Under Armour: Lisa Collier named Chief Product Officer
The Baltimore-based brand has announced Lisa Collier as Chief Product Officer. Lisa has more than 30 years across global brand leadership, product development, supply chain and merchandising
Nike names Ann Hebert GM for North America
Effective from the 1st of June Nike veteran Ann Hebert, Vice President of global sales, will become Vice President, General Manager of North America Geography, succeeding long-time executive Tom Peddie who is retiring
Andrew Tam appointed as CFO of Stella International
Don Lee is retiring as CFO and will become a consultant to the Group. Andrew Tam will take on the position from April 2020 onwards
John P. Bilbrey joins Tapestry Board of Directors
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced that John P. (J.P.) Bilbrey has been appointed to Tapestry’s Board of Directors, bringing the membership to eight
Caleres expands liquidity position
The St. Louis-based company has exercised a portion of the accordion feature on its asset-based revolving credit facility, which increased the available borrowing capacity under the facility to a total of 600 million US dollars
Columbia Sportswear: CEO cuts own salary and employees get regular pay
Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear, will be reducing his annual salary to 10 000 US dollars. The company plans to continue to offer regular pay its employees
Owner of Melissa stops manufacturing activities
Brazil-based Grendene Group, owner of Melissa and Ipanema brands, has decided to implement mandatory collective vacation for all employees in their units in the country
CEO Jide Zeitlin commits to lead Tapestry
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the group has committed to continue leading Tapestry for the next three years as the group defines and implements its multi-year growth agenda
Vans promotes David Tichiaz to GM in North America
VF Corporation, the brand’s parent company, has confirmed the promotion of David Tichiaz to General Manager of Vans Americas-
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