Industry Moves
<b>Reebok</b> Appoints General Manager
Reebok announced Tuesday the appointment of Chris Froio as the general manager of Reebok America. Froio’s new…
<b>DSW</b> Net Sales Fumble in Q1 Despite Small Sales Increase
Family footwear retailer DSW struggled in the first quarter of 2017, reporting a net income of $23 million…
Rocky Brands Appoints New CEO and President
Rocky Brands announced Thursday the appointment of Jason Brooks as the new CEO and president of the company…
WWD Recommends
Weyco Group Taps Implus to Produce Stacy Adams and Florsheim Hosiery
Weyco Group announced the signing of a licensing agreement with Implus to make and distribute Stacy Adams and…
DSW Taps Nordstrom Alum for COO Role
DSW is injecting newness in its executive team. The footwear retailer announced Thursday the appointment of…
M&A Roundup: LVMH to Control Dior, ABG Takes Majority Stake in Frye, Mad Engine Acquires LRG
This week has seen movement across tiers and product categories with brands finding new homes, and along with…
Deckers Brands Reviews Strategic Alternatives
Deckers Brands, parent company to brands like Ugg, Hoka One One, Teva and Sanuk, announced a review of its…
Oboz Footwear Adds Product Line Manager
Outdoor footwear company Oboz Footwear announced the appointment of Dawson Westenskow as the new product…
<em>Superfeet</em> Restructures Leadership
Superfeet, a leading over-the-counter insole brand, announced Friday the restructuring of the executive…
Ralph Lauren Appoints New CMO and Men’s Brand President
Ralph Lauren announced Thursday the appointment of Jonathan Bottomley as chief marketing officer and Tom…
Exec News: Kith, Wolverine Worldwide and More
Net-A-Porter Net-A-Porter nabbed Jimmy Choo exec, Dana Gers for a new marketing role. Gers will serve as the…
<b>Shoes of Prey</b> Names New Execs in Effort To Ramp Up Sales
Shoes of Prey, the customizable shoe brand, adds some new names to its list of executives. In a move to help…
Under Armour Names Lance Allega VP of Investor Relations
Under Armour could make its investors happy in 2017, if it continues to capitalize on its growth in the…
Exec News: Shoes For Crews, VF and Salomon
In the fast-paced world of footwear, Vamp has all your industry moves all in one place. The following…
Nine West and Bandolino Division Appoint New CEO
Nine West Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Joel Oblonsky as CEO of Nine West and Bandolino…