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Herzogenaurach, July 31, 2025 The Supervisory Board of sports company PUMA has appointed Andreas Hubert (49) as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 1, 2025. Andreas...
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July 14, 2025 Bozeman, MT (July 14, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – KMD Brands NA announces the addition of Heather Sweeny as VP of Finance. Sweeney will...
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For immediate release July 8, 2025 WASHINGTON — Halfway through the year, it is still difficult to predict the impact new tariffs and other government policies will...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 8, 2025 – Rack Room Shoes, a leading footwear retailer, announces significant promotions within its leadership team, reflecting the company's strategy to align...
FDRA Welcomes Dynamic New Leadership Team to Guide the Footwear Industry Forward Washington D.C. — The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), the footwear industry’s...