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Nordstrom Chief Merchandising Officer to retire
The Seattle-based department store announced that Chief Merchandising Officer Teri Bariquit is retiring after 37 years with the company. She will remain in the role until a successor is named
American Exchange Group acquires White Mountain Footwear
The US-based designer, manufacturer and wholesaler of footwear and accessories has announced the purchase of the women's footwear label for an undisclosed sum
Aerosoles launches footwear line for children
The US-based brand announced that it will expand into the kids' footwear segment. This launch reflects Aerosoles' efforts to prove itself as a global brand, whose offering ranges beyond women's shoes
US: footwear prices increases to continue decelerating
According to the FDRA, full year footwear prices were up by 4.6%, as compared to 2021. But a break for consumers might be on the way, with data suggesting a decline in the growth pace
Changes at VF Corp's EMEA leadership team
The group announced that Scabbia Guerrini, currently in charge of the EMEA region, will add the APAC region to his responsibilities. New appointments as well at The North Face and Timberland
Caleres reiterates fiscal 2022 outlook
The US-based footwear group has confirmed its previous guidance for full year 2022 consolidated sales, adjusted earnings per share and inventory position
Crocs announces to be expecting annual revenue growth of 53%
The US-based company reported that is expecting to reach the record revenue of 3.55 billion US dollars in 2022, which would represent an increase of 53%, as compared to the same period of 2021
Stitch Fix cuts 20% of its salaried workforce as CEO steps down
Elizabeth Spaulding is no longer CEO of the US-based personal styling company. Founder and former CEO Katrina Lake has reassumed the position until a successor is appointed
DSW President Doug Howe named CEO of Designer Brands
The North-American company has announced that Doug Howe will succeed Roger Rawlins as the company's Chief Executive Officer from the 1st of April 2023 on
Amazon to lay off just over 18 000 people
The Seattle-based online retailer giant has announced that it will cut more than 18 000 jobs across stores and in People, Experience, and Technology (PXT) groups
DC Shoes co-founder dies at 55 in snowmobile accident
Ken Block, the co-founder of DC Shoes and founder of the Hoonigan motor racing team, died in a snowmobile accident near his home in Utah on the 2nd of January, aged 55
AAFA applauds nine-month extension of tariff exemption
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) praised the Biden administration's decision of extending exclusions for many of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports
Skechers expands presence in Ireland with the opening of a flagship store
The US-based company has opened a flagship store on Dublin's Grafton Street, located in one of Ireland’s busiest districts, to showcase its range of offerings and comfort technologies
US: majority of SMBs are contemplating nearshoring
According to a survey released by the tech company Capterra, 88% of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) are considering or have already switched some of their suppliers closer to the US
Under Armour appoints new CEO
The Baltimore-based company has announced the appointment of the current President of Marriot International, Stephanie Linnartz, to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer-
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