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Unify Brand Partnerships adds Jason Markk and Xero Shoes to strengthen footwear portfolio

Unify Brand Partnerships, one of the UK’s leading distributors of premium lifestyle and activewear brands, has announced two new additions to its growing portfolio, securing UK distribution rights for Jason Markk and Xero Shoes. The deals mark a significant expansion of Unify’s influence in the high-growth sneaker care and barefoot footwear...

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Xero Shoes chief product officer to retire in September

Xero Shoes, which manufactures comfortable, lightweight, performance and casual footwear, has confirmed that its chief product officer Dennis Driscoll is retiring from the footwear and sporting goods industry after 44 years. Driscoll, who has worked at several major companies, including Crocs, Doc Martens, and Converse, will retire in September....

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Xero Shoes names VP of product development

Xero Shoes, which manufactures comfortable, lightweight, performance and casual footwear, has named John Wadley as vice president of product development. Wadley joins Xero Shoes from VF Corp.’s Altra brand, where he was director of product innovation and sustainability. In his new role, Wadley will lead Xero Shoes’ product development staﬀ,...