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Caleres promotes Brian Costello to president of Famous Footwear

Footwear group Caleres, which includes Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Vionic, has promoted Brian Costello to division president of Famous Footwear, effective immediately. Costello joined the footwear group in February this year as chief merchandising officer, where he oversaw all the buying and merchandising,...

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Prada group: Christopher Bugg is the new chief communication officer

Prada Group has a new appointment. The company has appointed a new chief communications officer, effective immediately. Christopher Bugg, as explained in a statement from the Milan-based company, will be responsible for overseeing the global communication strategies of Prada Group and its brands: Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe. Bugg will...

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Stow London names TikTok’s Tanner Leatherstein as director of craftsmanship

Viral TikTok star Tanner Leatherstein, whose real name is Volkan Yilmaz, has been appointed as director of craftsmanship by British heritage brand Stow London. Tanner Leatherstein, who has more than two million social media followers, has become known for his videos on deconstructing leather bags to give honest reviews and insights into whether...

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Nike's Jordan Brand names Santiago Arredondo EMEA vice president

Nike-owned Jordan brand has appointed Santiago Arredondo as the new vice president and general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Arredondo announced his new role on Monday on the career network, LinkedIn. "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as VP/GM Jordan EMEA at Nike!," he said. He has been active at Nike...

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Puma appoints Archie McEachern as Vice President Basketball

Sportswear brand Puma has announced the appointment of Archie McEachern as Vice President of its Basketball division. McEachern will assume the role on August 18 and will be based in Boston, reporting directly to Maria Valdes, Puma’s Chief Product Officer. McEachern brings with him extensive experience in the sports industry, having held senior...

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Jewellery brand Tutti names new managing director

Contemporary jewellery and lifestyle brand Tutti has appointed former Whistles executive Helen Williamson as its fractional managing director. Based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, Tutti has allowed Williamson, who has more than 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, holding C-Suite roles at Whistles, Hobbs and Ted Baker, to return to...

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Diadora USA names new director of sales

Sportswear and footwear brand Diadora USA has appointed John Moloznik as its new director of sales to accelerate growth across American markets. Moloznik, who has more than a decade of high-impact experience in the sporting goods industry, has been brought on to drive Diadora’s sales strategy and deepen relationships with key wholesale partners...

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Signet Jewelers announces new senior leadership appointments

Signet Jewelers Limited, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery, which includes H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, has announced new senior leadership appointments, including a new president of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers. In a statement, Signet Jewelers named Yulie Yoakum as president of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers, Stacee...

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Mark Petereit returns to Snipes as senior head of buying

Mark Petereit takes up the role of senior head of buying and planning at Snipes. Petereit announced his new position, which he assumed on 1 August, on Friday on the career network, LinkedIn. He returns to the Cologne-based streetwear retailer after around four and a half years. Most recently, Petereit was active as buying director for...

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Kering to offer Luca de Meo 20 million euro welcome bonus

Struggling luxury group Kering will offer a "welcome bonus" of 20 million euros to its new managing director, Luca de Meo, at the company's general meeting in September, which is to approve his appointment. Kering officially announced in mid-June the arrival of de Meo, aged 58, to the newly created position of managing director. The current CEO,...

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Adriana Domínguez re-elected as chair and CEO of Adolfo Domínguez

Madrid – In addition to informing the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) of the results recorded at the close of the first quarter of 2025, Adolfo Domínguez also reported on the agreements adopted during its latest general shareholders' meeting held this past Wednesday, July 30. Following the meeting, Adriana Domínguez was re-elected...

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Puma appoints former Adidas manager Andreas Hubert as COO

The German sportswear company Puma SE is expanding its management board. On Thursday, the company announced the appointment of Andreas Hubert as chief operating officer (COO). The 49-year-old will assume the newly created position on September 1. With Hubert's arrival, the group's management board will expand from four to five members. In his...