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Kathryn McKenzie is Superfeet’s New CFO — And the Third Woman in Shoes Named to the Top Finance Role This Week

Kathryn McKenzie
Kathryn McKenzie
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Kathryn McKenzie Insoles maker Superfeet has tapped Kathryn McKenzie as its new chief financial officer. She will oversee financial operations for the company, such as accounting, budgeting, […]

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Rupert Sanderson Has a New London Store, and High Hopes for the Future

Rupert Sanderson outside his new Great Portland Street store in London.
Rupert Sanderson outside his new Great Portland Street store in London.
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Rupert Sanderson outside his new Great Portland Street store in London. COURTESY It might be a challenging moment for luxury, retail and independent brands, but Rupert […]

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Caleres Says 93% of Owned Products Contain At Least One ‘Environmentally Preferred’ Material in New ESG Report

Caleres has released its 2023 ESG report. COURTESY OF CALERES
Caleres has released its 2023 ESG report. COURTESY OF CALERES
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Caleres has released its 2023 ESG report. COURTESY OF CALERES Caleres is seeing progress towards its 2025 environmental, social, governance (ESG) goals, according to its new […]

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Why JD Sports’ Hibbett Acquisition Could Present Fresh Challenges for Foot Locker

Hibbett store
Hibbett store
Estimated read time 4 min read

Outside of a Hibbett store. COURTESY OF HIBBETT JD Sports’ announcement on Tuesday that it plans to acquire Hibbett in a deal valued at $1.1 billion could spark […]

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Report: Nike Hires Former Amazon Fashion Chief as New Technology Head

Muge Erdirik Dogan at last week's CFDA Fashion Awards, sponsored by Amazon Fashion.  GETTY IMAGES
Muge Erdirik Dogan at last week's CFDA Fashion Awards, sponsored by Amazon Fashion.  GETTY IMAGES
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Muge Erdirik Dogan at last week’s CFDA Fashion Awards, sponsored by Amazon Fashion. GETTY IMAGES Amazon‘s head fashion executive Muge Erdirik Dogan has left her […]

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Reef Mens Cushion Swami Shoes (Black Rock)

Reef Mens Cushion Swami Shoes (Black Rock)
Reef Mens Cushion Swami Shoes (Black Rock)
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Reef Mens Cushion Swami Shoes (Black Rock) ID 1Do70SE3 Details $95.50  $59.50 Save: 38% off Availability:6 In stock Reef Sandals STORE:3-7 DAYS FREE PROVIDE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE Additional […]

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As Hawaii Grapples With Devastating Wildfires, Footwear and Fashion Companies Step Up to Help

An aerial image taken on Aug. 10, 2023 shows destroyed homes and buildings in Lahaina in western Maui, Hawaii. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES
An aerial image taken on Aug. 10, 2023 shows destroyed homes and buildings in Lahaina in western Maui, Hawaii. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES
Estimated read time 3 min read

Wildfires have been raging for days in Maui, Hawaii, devastating the island’s communities. According to local officials, more than 55 people are confirmed dead and […]

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Wolverine’s New CEO Has Footwear Industry Players Optimistic

Chris Hufnagel COURTESY OF WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE
Chris Hufnagel COURTESY OF WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE
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Wolverine Worldwide has a new top dog — and analysts are feeling overall positive about the leadership change. After announcing the sudden firing of its CEO Brendan Hoffman on Thursday, Wolverine […]

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Gap Inc. Names Mattel’s Richard Dickson as Its New CEO

Richard Dickson, the incoming president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc
Richard Dickson, the incoming president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc
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From Barbie to Gap Inc. The struggling retailer has found its fix-it guy in Richard Dickson, who was named president and chief executive officer as of Aug. […]