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Shuffle Board: Tracking Footwear’s Executive Steps and AGM Board Elects

Rack Room Shoes names outgoing CEO Mark Lardies' successor and Genesco promotes company vet to VP while H&M…

Rack Room Taps Former Famous Footwear Exec Mike Edwards as CEO

The executive was most recently president of Famous Footwear, and succeeds long-time Rack Room president and…

Rack Room CEO Mark Lardie Retires

The executive has been at the helm of the retailer since 2012.

Rack Room Shoes CEO Mark Lardie to Be Honored at June’s Two Ten Gala

The executive will receive the 2026 A.A. Bloom Memorial Award.

Footwear Retailers Reveal What’s Selling Now & Predict the Hottest Looks for 2026

Casual and athletic shoes remain in high demand, but all signs point to a strong fall boot season.

Jordan Brand Lands at Rack Room as Nike Continues Wholesale Push

The retailer noted that its Jordan sneaker offering will span across men's, women's, and kids' sizes, as well…

Rack Room Shoes Set to Expand Lighthouse Concept Store Across U.S.

Six of the new stores are now open, with a seventh location set to debut later this fall.

Rack Room Shoes Elevates Brian Burnett, Molly Hartney

Rack Room promotes Brian Burnett to chief merchant and Molly Hartney to chief digital officer to reflect the…

Rack Room Senior Director Melanie Ortlieb on the Importance of a ‘United Front’: Women Who Rock

Ortlieb is among the Women Who Rock honorees for 2025.

Rack Room Shoes Gives Back For Back-to-School With Its Shoes That Fit Partnership

The shoe retailer has partnered with more than 700 schools through philanthropic efforts to provide shoes to…

Why Rack Room Shoes Leader Lara Palmer Is Taking Down the Silos

She is the first female senior director of enterprise applications at Rack Room Shoes.

Shuffle Board: Changes at Uniqlo, Express and Supreme

Tremaine Emory has exited Supreme following his allegations of systemic racism, meanwhile Brian Atwood has…

Why Philanthropy Is a Driving Force for Rack Room Shoes

"Our mission statement is, 'The Company Must Serve the People.' It is our guiding principle and part of our…

Rack Room’s GMM Reveals Three Vital Tactics From the Retailer’s Merchandising Strategy

Among his many goals, Brian Burnett has worked hard to bring credibility to the Rack Room Shoes sneaker…

Rack Room’s CMO Explains Why You’ll Probably Never See a Celebrity in Its Advertisements

It all goes back to a Rack Room contest launched in 2004.