• Gant names new CEO
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    Gant names new CEO

    2025-12-09T07:11:00Z

    The American-rooted premium lifestyle brand appoints a new chief executive to guide product elevation and retail expansion worldwide.

  • Short stops

    Short Stops Week 37, 2025

    2025-09-07T00:06:00Z

    EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Rumpl has appointed industry veteran Phyllis Grove to its Board of Directors to support brand expansion and growth in the technical blanket category +++ Ecco Americas has named industry veteran Matt Feiner as its new Chief Commercial Officer +++ Etsy has expanded CTO Rafe Colburn’s role ...

  • Haglöfs appoints Steen Borgholm to board
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    Haglöfs appoints Steen Borgholm to board

    2025-08-27T09:18:00Z

    The Swedish outdoor brand has named a former footwear and fashion CEO to its board as it looks to expand its international presence.

  • Plant closures at Lowa and Ecco
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    Plant closures at Lowa and Ecco

    2025-06-13T19:17:00Z

    Two European shoe manufacturers are closing individual production facilities in Slovakia as part of a comprehensive strategic and market-oriented realignment.

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    Short Stops Week 15, 2025

    2025-04-06T00:09:00Z

    M&A +++ Oiselle, the US-based women’s running brand founded in 2007, is now officially woman-owned following a majority investment by runner and longtime supporter Margo Cramer +++ E-COMMERCE +++ US-based teleshopping and e-commerce company QVC is turning to TikTok to rejuvenate its live shopping business and attract a ...

  • Ecco reports 2024 loss, injects €48m to bolster balance sheet
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    Ecco reports 2024 loss, injects €48m to bolster balance sheet

    2025-03-31T12:31:00Z

    The Danish company posted a €37.6m loss in 2024 and received a €48m capital injection to stabilize its balance sheet as it sets its sights on a return to profitability in 2025.

  • Short stops

    Short Stops Week 09, 2025

    2025-02-23T00:37:00Z

    EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ North American sporting goods retailer Lids has appointed long-time executive Greg Cox as CFO to lead finance, loss prevention, HR and IT initiatives and drive strategic growth and operational efficiencies +++ Eyewear brand Wiley X has expanded its sales leadership team, appointing Seth Quackenbush, Jack Schindler and ...

  • Ecco opens signature store in Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium
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    Ecco opens signature store in Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium

    2025-02-10T01:54:00Z

    The Danish brand steps into Mumbai with its first signature store, offering premium Danish footwear and style at Phoenix Palladium Mall.

  • OrthoLite appoints Bo Grabowski as Country Manager for Indonesia
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    OrthoLite appoints Bo Grabowski as Country Manager for Indonesia

    2025-01-16T09:55:00Z

    US-based insole specialist OrthoLite expands operations in Indonesia with new leadership, appointing an industry veteran as Country Manager.

  • Change of leadership at Ecco
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    Change of leadership at Ecco

    2024-12-10T09:00:00Z

    Leadership shifts and financial updates highlight challenges and opportunities for the Danish footwear brand to navigate market dynamics and regional complexities.