Brands
Fortunato Frederico honoured in Italy
The Portuguese entrepreneur, who founded Kyaia in 1984, one of the largest footwear companies in the country, was honoured at the last UITIC Congress for his career in the industry
Birkenstock files for IPO
The German footwear brand has filed for an initial public offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, revealing its finances for the first time
Caleres names its first-ever Chief Design & Product Officer
The US-based footwear company has promoted Natelle Baddeley to Chief Design and Product Officer, effective immediately. She joined Caleres in 2018 as SVP of Design, Merchandise, and Product Development Strategy
Wolverine Worldwide sells US Leathers and Hush Puppies IP in Greater China
The company announced that its US Leathers business has been sold to New Balance and that Hush Puppies' intellectual property in Greater China will be sold to its current sublicense in the region
President of Journeys to retire in February 2024
After working at Genesco for 44 years, Mario Gallione, who became President of Journeys in 2017, will step down from his role in February 2024. Search for a successor is already underway
Alessio Vannetti is the new Chief Brand Officer of Gucci
The changes continue at Gucci. The Italian luxury brand has announced the return of Alessio Vannetti as Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer as of today
ABG announces partnership to grow Hunter Boots in China and Southeast Asia
Authentic Brands Group has entered a joint venture with the Shanghai-based provider of brand management solutions Baozun to grow the Hunter brand in China and Southeast Asia
Prada announces partnership with ZDHC
The Milan-based group announced as a “Signatory Friend” the launch of the partnership with ZDHC - Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals, the global multi-stakeholder initiative
Wolverine's announces unexpected CEO change
The Board of Directors has appointed Christopher E. Hufnagel as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Hufnagel succeeds Brendan L. Hoffman, who is no longer with the company
Tapestry acquires Capri in 8.5 billion US dollars deal
The two houses announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Tapestry will acquire Capri Holdings. Under the terms of the transaction the total enterprise value will be of approximately 8.5 billion US dollars
Ferragamo's CFO resigns
Alessandro Corsi, the manager overlooking Salvatore Ferragamo's financial reporting, resigned and will terminate his employment agreement with the company on the 30th of September, 2023 to take on a new professional challenge
Hotter Shoes' CEO and CFO exit the company following the acquisition by WoolOvers
Both Ian Watson, Chief Executive Officer of the footwear brand, and Gavin Manson, its Chief Financial Officer, have reportedly resigned days after the acquisition by WoolOvers Group
Camia sandals: made with Portuguese hands and Colombian hearts
Born between Portugal and Colombia, this brand-new sustainable fashion brand aims to revolutionise the concept of fashion with the introduction of the “Swap Sandal” model
Authentic Brands appoints new Chief Financial Officer
The New York-based brand management company has announced the appointment of Kevin Willis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri to step down
Kering has announced the impending departure of Gucci's CEO as part of a wider executive shakeup that includes the naming of Saint Laurent CEO Francesca Bellettini to lead the group's portfolio of brands-
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