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Genesco establishes global retail organisation to strengthen consumer focus
The Nashville-based footwear group has brought together Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy in order to strengthen its market positioning and maximise opportunities, with a focus on consumers
French shoe brand Minelli placed into receivership
Minelli, the French shoe brand that went into receivership in 2023 before being bought the following year, has recently entered a new protection procedure, according to media reports
Puma appoints new VP of People and Organization
The Germany-based sportswear company has appointed Thomas John as its new Vice President of People and Organisation, with effect from the 16th of October
Kerry Jackson appointed Chief Financial Officer of Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival has announced that Kerry Jackson will resume the position of CFO, a role he has held for almost 30 years. This comes at a time when the company is looking to expand its Shoe Station banner
Ferragamo CFO La Tour exits the company
The Italy-based group has announced the departure of its CFO, Pierre La Tour. He will be succeeded on an interim basis by Paolo La Morgia, the group’s current Planning and Control Director
Kering appoints Francesca Bellettini as President and CEO of Gucci
The France-based luxury group has appointed Francesca Bellettini as the new president and CEO of Gucci. She has the task of leading a turnaround for the struggling luxury brand
Crocs appoints ex-Nike executive to lead global finance
The US-based footwear company has named Patraic Reagan as Chief Financial Officer, drawing on his international consumer experience to strengthen financial leadership and drive brand growth
Wolverine Worldwide launches junior board
The US-based outdoor company has now set up an advisory board consisting of 11 early-career professionals, with the aim of further strengthening its culture of innovation and collaboration
Brian Costello appointed as President of Famous Footwear
US-based footwear company Caleres has appointed Brian Costello as President of Famous Footwear. He joined the retail chain earlier this year as Chief Merchandising Officer
Converse set to welcome new President and CEO
Jared Carver, the current CEO and President of the Converse brand, is expected to step down. Nike veteran Aaron Cain is allegedly set to take on the leadership role
adidas names Markus Morent to lead Korean Market
The German sportswear company appoints Markus Morent as head of adidas Korea, signalling renewed focus on consumer experience and growth as the company posts strong early 2025 results
Bata Group appoints Panos Mytaros as CEO
The Swiss-based footwear group has appointed the former CEO of Danish group Ecco, Panos Mytaros, as its new head. He will join in September, taking over from Sandeep Kataria
Ecco and Lowa to close factories in Slovakia
This summer, the German outdoor footwear brand Lowa and the Danish footwear brand Ecco are set to close their factories in Slovakia. This is a cause for concern for the country’s footwear industry
Kizik names former Nike veteran as CEO
The Utah-based slip-on footwear brand and its parent company, HandsFree Lab, have appointed Gareth Hosford, the former Nike and Converse executive, as Chief Executive Officer-
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