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Wolverine Worldwide announces new leadership appointments

Jun 1, 2023 / United States
Chris Hufnagel was named company's President. Two brand leaders were also appointed to support the global brand-building strategy

Loewe opens first leather goods repair store

May 31, 2023 / Japan
The Spanish luxury label has opened in Osaka (Japan) its first store entirely dedicated to the repair and maintenance of leather articles. A leather artisan will be in the store ready to repair and renew damaged products brought in

Nike reorganizes senior leadership team

May 31, 2023 / United States
The sportswear giant is promoting Heidi O'Neill to the role of President, Consumer, Product and Brand, and Craig Williams to President, Geographies and Marketplace

Burberry appoints Alexandra McCauley as Chief People Officer

May 30, 2023 / United Kingdom
Joining from the luxury fashion brand Chanel, Alexandra McCauley will manage Burberry’s People strategy globally. She will join the company’s Executive Committee while reporting directly to Burberry CEO Jonathan Akeroyd

Kering unveils new Italian headquarters in the centre of Milan

May 30, 2023 / Italy
The luxury group will be the sole occupant of the six-floor Palazzo Pertusati, located in the central Via Senato, with views towards the quadrilatero della moda on one side, and the Giardini di Porta Venezia on the other

France Retail: prospects for the clothing and footwear sectors are still far from positive

Premium ContentMay 29, 2023 / France
The stabilization of the pattern of weakening French consumer confidence in the first quarter of the year cannot mask the pessimism that is still being felt in the country, especially in the context of social unrest. Moreover, in this reality of high inflation, neither do price increases hide the contraction in volumes sold nor is it possible to ignore the difficulties faced by companies more exposed to the domestic market due to increased operating costs (rents and energy) or even the stagnation of the online channel. Retail prospects for the clothing and footwear sectors are, therefore, still far from positive

JD Sports appoints Dominic Platt CFO

May 25, 2023 / United Kingdom
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

adidas to release existing YEEZY products this May

May 24, 2023 / Germany
The giant sportswear announced it will begin selling some of the remaining inventory of adidas YEEZY products, with an initial release at the end of May 2023

Authentic Brands Group eyeing Hunter Boots

May 23, 2023 / United States
New York-based ABG, the owner of Reebok and Ted Baker, is one of the possible bidders for Hunter Boots, the Wellington boots specialists

German footwear manufacturer EOD declares insolvency

May 23, 2023 / Germany
The company, known for the Groundies shoe brand, has filed for insolvency proceedings with the Freiburg District Court with the aim of restructuring itself to get back “on solid ground”

Hands-free shoe brand Kizik opens its first store

May 19, 2023 / United States
The Utah-based manufacturer of hands-free footwear opens today its first-ever brick-and-mortar store near Salt Lake City at Fashion Place Mall, one of the state's premier shopping centres

Kankura Golf: ten years devoted to golf

May 8, 2023 / Portugal
With steady growth, the Portuguese brand of golf footwear has reached the 10-year milestone. Eyes are now set on the American dream and doubling sales already in 2025

New Generation: meet Tiago Pereira from Algori

May 2, 2023 / Portugal
With a degree in Management and a post-graduation in Logistics, Tiago Pereira has been working for seven years in the family company Albano Pereira, which recently launched a new sports footwear brand, Algori

Coach launches sub-brand focused on circularity

Apr 27, 2023 / United States
Coachtopia, co-created with a growing community of Gen Z members, was built according to circularity principles aiming to push for a transition to a fully circular fashion system

Authentic Brands acquires Vince brand intellectual property

Apr 27, 2023 / United States
The US-based brand management company has entered into an agreement with Vince Holding Corp to acquire Vince brand intellectual property, expanding this way its luxury portfolio
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