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Wolverine Worldwide announces two key executive appointments

Wolverine World Wide has announced important leadership appointments in two of the company's key strategic growth areas. To more fully align and accelerate the company's consumer-direct operations and omni-channel transformation initiatives, the company has appointed Scott Sincerbeaux as President of Consumer Direct. To coordinate expertise and...

Report

Wolverine Worldwide appoints Richie Woodworth as President

Wolverine Worldwide has appointed Richie Woodworth to the position of President of the company's lifestyle group, which includes the Sperry, Stride Rite, Keds, and Hush Puppies brands, effective January 3, 2016. Woodworth has more than 30 years of experience in branded footwear and apparel, most recently leading the global growth of Wolverine...

Apparel

Wolverine to be outfitters for military personnel

Utility brand Wolverine is to be a footwear outfitter for US military personnel. The company stated America's Department of Defense will see new military recruits required to use their footwear allowance to purchase US-made athletic shoes that are compliant with the Berry Amendment once they are available in the market. The Berry Amendment,...

Apparel

Wolverine names consumer direct president

Footwear retailer Wolverine Worldwide has promoted Jodi Watson to president of consumer direct, a role which will see her responsible for store direct-to-consumer operations for the company, including stores and e-commerce. Watson, who was most recently vice president of e-commerce, leading Wolverine's global digital strategy, will report to...