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British Footwear Association appoints Richard Shetliffe as CEO

May 21, 2024 / United Kingdom
The British Footwear Association (BFA) has appointed Richard Shetliffe as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Lucy Reece-Raybould, who left the group in January after five years in the role

Zalando Co-founder David Schneider steps down from his role as co-CEO

May 16, 2024 / Germany
The German-based online retailer has announced that David Schneider will step down from his role as co-CEO to focus exclusively on managing strategic partnerships and brand relationships

Crocs appoints new Chief Financial Officer

May 8, 2024 / United States
At the same time as the release of its first quarter results, the clogs company has announced the appointment of Susan Healy as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Crocs

Clarks CEO steps down

May 7, 2024 / United Kingdom
The British footwear label has confirmed that Jon Ram has stepped down as CEO to “pursue other opportunities” after two years in the role

Deckers promotes Ellerker to newly created role of President of Global Marketplace

May 6, 2024 / United States
The California-based company, which owns the Hoka and Ugg brands, has promoted Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of President of Global Marketplace, effective from the 1st of August

Golden Goose welcomes Bizzarri to the board at a time of strong momentum

Apr 26, 2024 / Italy
Former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joins the board of the Italian luxury sneaker company as sales continue to grow, driven by strong performance across all regions

Marco Gobbetti confirmed as CEO of Ferragamo

Apr 26, 2024 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury group has confirmed the appointment of Marco Gobbetti as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the luxury company until the end of 2026

Harvey Nichols appoints new CEO

Apr 24, 2024 / United Kingdom
The British department store Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Julia Goddard as CEO. She joins the company from Alexander McQueen, where she spent 14 years

Another exit at Under Armour

Apr 22, 2024 / United States
Chief People and Administrative Officer Tchernavia Rocker will leave the company on the 1st of June 2024 “for personal reasons”, the Baltimore-based sportswear company said in an SEC filing

Crocs appoints new president for Heydude

Apr 19, 2024 / United States
The US footwear company has announced the appointment of Terence Reilly as incoming Executive Vice President and President for the Heydude brand, effective from the 29th of April

New CEO at Dr. Martens as the outlook for FY25 worsens

Apr 18, 2024 / United Kingdom
The British footwear company has announced that Ije Nwokorie, currently Chief Brand Officer, will succeed Kenny Wilson as CEO, while admitting that the outlook for fiscal 2025 is challenging

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Apr 16, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
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New deputy CEO for Gucci

Apr 12, 2024 / Italy
Kering, the French-based luxury group that owns Gucci, has appointed Stefano as deputy chief executive officer of the Italian house. The move comes amid efforts to revive Gucci

Kidpik and Nina Footwear announce merger

Apr 11, 2024 / United States
The subscription-based online children’s clothing retailer and the company that owns the Nina Footwear brand, which specialises in women’s and children’s dress shoes, have entered into a definitive merger agreement

Asos reports a sales decline in the first half of its fiscal year

Apr 9, 2024 / United Kingdom
With its turnaround plan underway, the British retailer has issued a trading update for the first half of its fiscal 2024, in which sales fell by 18% year-on-year, but maintained its annual outlook
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