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Genesco appoints Gregory A. Sandfort lead independent Director
The former Chief Executive Officer and Director of Tractor Supply Company has joined the Genesco Board in 2021. Sandfort succeeds Matthew C. Diamond who has served in that role for the past four years
Fleet Feet to acquire Marathon Sports
The US franchisor of locally owned and operated running stores announced that it will acquire the New England-based running retailer Marathon Sports and its soundRunner and Runner's Alley brands
Angela Ogbechie is Deckers new Chief Supply Chain Officer
The California-based brand footwear, apparel and accessories has promoted Angela Ogbechie to the newly created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer. David Lafitte will step down as Chief Operating Officer
Nike to fully exit Russia
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US-based sportswear giant halted operations in the country. But now has decided to leave the Russian marketplace for good
US: high levels of inventory worry retailers
Retailers overestimated consumer demand when making inventory decisions for 2022. Now, they are expecting that holidays and back-to-school shopping will help them ease the pressure
Hoka unveils global marketing campaign
The division of Deckers Brands launched the global platform Fly Human Fly to invite runners of all abilities to experience running as an experience of joy, optimist and limitless possibilities
Gap and Athleta invest in the footwear and apparel start-up Saysh
The San Francisco-based apparel retailer invested 1 million USD in the footwear brand founded by the Olympic medallist Allyson Felix and her brother and business partner Wes Felix
Kohl’s in talks to be bought by Franchise Group
The American-based department store chain has entered into exclusive negotiations with Franchise Group for a period of three weeks. Franchise proposed to acquire the retail chain for 60 US dollars per share
Amazon Fashion launches Virtual Try-On For Shoes
The interactive mobile experience uses augmented reality to help the customer visualize how a pair of shoes looks from every angle and make better informed purchasing decisions
Columbia Sportswear names Senior VP, Omni Planning and Fulfilment
The US-based sportswear company announced the appointment of François Guillon to the role of Senior Vice President, Omni Planning and Fulfilment. He joins the company from Tiffany & Co
The Athlete’s Foot owner acquires Shoe City
Arklyz announced it is acquiring the Baltimore-based retailer Shoe City and its associated online platform - ycmc.com. With this acquisition, Arklyz expands its portfolio with another Athletic Speciality Footwear & Streetwear Lifestyle Retail Chain
Armando Cabral opens immersive retail space in the US
The Portuguese model and businessman expanded his brand with an Afro-Centric immersive retail experience in the Rockefeller Centre named ARMANDO CABRAL Mercado
Allbirds expands distribution to Nordstrom
Nordstrom customers can now shop men's and women's Allbirds styles at 14 select stores.Later this year, Allbirds will expand their selection, which will be available to shop on Nordstrom.com, at Center Stage in New York City and in more Nordstrom stores
Chief Executive of Amazon’s consumer business is leaving
Dave Clark, who has overseen the company’s extensive warehouse operations, announced he would depart Amazon after 23 years. It’s time for me to build again, he wrote on Twitter
Designer Brands with sales growth
In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the North-American company reported a net sales increase of 18.1% across every segment, and it said to be on track to double owned brand sales by 2026-
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