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Arklyz closes deal to acquire Gabor Shoes
The Switzerland-based sports and lifestyle group has announced the completion of its acquisition of Gabor Shoes. No financial details of the transaction have been released
Puma secures 608 million euros in new financing
The Germany-based company has secured additional financing in the form of a 500-million-euro bridge loan and confirmed credit lines totalling 108 million euros. The aim is to increase overall flexibility and headroom
Chinese Group HSG Takes Majority Stake in Golden Goose
Under the new ownership structure, Permira will retain a minority stake, Silvio Campara will remain Chief Executive Officer, and Marco Bizzarri is set to become non-Executive Chairman
Matthew Barnes is the new President of Foot Locker International
After Dick’s Sporting Goods acquired Foot Locker, Matthew Barnes became President of Foot Locker International, tasked with accelerating business momentum and executing targeted turnaround strategies
Nike reshuffles its senior leadership team
Following the elimination of the Chief Technology Officer role, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venky Alagirisamy has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and will now oversee the technology department
JBS Couros and Viva merge to form a leather mega-group
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
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
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
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Columbia Sportswear advances succession plans with the appointment of Co-Presidents
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
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
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
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
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
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced the appointment of Daniel Schachne, a former Nike and Jordan executive, as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Reebok-
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