World Footwear

Management

JBS Couros and Viva merge to form a leather mega-group

Dec 4, 2025 / Brazil
Brazilian companies JBS Couros and Viva have signed a binding memorandum of understanding to form a new group called JBS Viva. The new company will process over 20 million hides per year

Pietro Beccari appointed head of LVMH Fashion group

Dec 4, 2025 / France
Pietro Beccari, the current chair and CEO of Louis Vuitton, will take on the same roles at the LVMH Fashion Group from the 1st of January, while retaining his position at Louis Vuitton

Leather Naturally appoints two new members to its Management Board

Nov 26, 2025 / World
The not-for-profit membership association representing the leather industry has appointed Jim Deheer (Loop Marketing) and Carla Vélez (Leather Cluster Barcelona) to its Management Board

LAST CALL: Join the 13th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Nov 24, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Columbia Sportswear advances succession plans with the appointment of Co-Presidents

Nov 21, 2025 / United States
Some changes have been made to the leadership team of the US-based company. Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle have been appointed co-presidents, while Tim Boyle will remain Chairman and CEO

Crocs promotes Rupert Campbell to EVP and President of Heydude

Nov 20, 2025 / United States
Campbell joined Crocs in March 2025 as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Heydude brand. He has now been promoted to Executive Vice President and President of the brand

Wolverine Worldwide taps Justin Cupps as head of its Work Group

Nov 19, 2025 / United States
The US-based company has appointed Justin Cupps as President of its Work Group. He will oversee the Wolverine, Bates, CAT Footwear, Harley-Davidson Footwear, HyTest and Merrell brands in this role

Shoe Carnival changes name to Shoe Station Group

Nov 14, 2025 / United States
The footwear retailer said that its board of directors unanimously voted in favour of changing its name to Shoe Station Group. This reflects the “winning” performance of the banner acquired in 2021

AB Foods weighs split between Primark and food divisions

Nov 13, 2025 / United Kingdom
After reporting a 13% full year adjusted operating profit decline, driven by the weak performance of its sugar unit, Associated British Foods has announced that it is considering splitting its Primark and food divisions

Former Jordan Executive Daniel Schachne appointed SVP of Reebok

Nov 12, 2025 / United States
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced the appointment of Daniel Schachne, a former Nike and Jordan executive, as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Reebok

New CFO at Zalando

Nov 6, 2025 / Germany
The Germany-based online fashion retailer has appointed Anna Dimitrova as Chief Financial Officer. She will succeed David Schröder, who has served as interim CFO since March

Vicente Pastor takes the helm as new President of FICE

Nov 3, 2025 / Spain
Vicente Pastor has been named of the Spanish Footwear Industries Federation (FICE). He succeeds Rosana Perán, who had held the position since 2022

Reebok opens European headquarters, appoints regional CEO

Oct 30, 2025 / United States
The sneaker and lifestyle brand, which is owned by Authentic Brands Group, has opened its European headquarters in London and appointed Marc Le Roux as the new regional CEO of Reebok

Join the 13th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Oct 29, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Puma appoints new heads for retail and brand marketing

Oct 29, 2025 / Germany
Following the reorganisation of the brand marketing division, Maria Valdes took on the newly defined role of Vice President of Brand Marketing, while Ronald Reijmers was appointed Vice President of Global Retail
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