Caleres Accelerates Brand Growth Strategy with Appointment of Nancy Bitetto as SVP of New York Brands
Caleres (NYSE: CAL) has appointed Nancy Bitetto as senior vice president of New York brands, overseeing Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard, and private brand offerings. Bitetto brings over two decades of experience, most recently leading footwear and jewelry at Tory Burch, where she improved profitability and productivity. Her previous roles include head of women's footwear merchandising at Prada North America and leadership positions at Ferragamo and Sergio Rossi. The appointment aims to accelerate growth and expand profitability within the Caleres Brand Portfolio.
Caleres (NYSE: CAL) ha nominato Nancy Bitetto come vicepresidente senior dei marchi di New York, supervisionando Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard e le offerte del marchio privato. Bitetto porta con sé oltre due decenni di esperienza, avendo recentemente guidato il settore calzature e gioielli presso Tory Burch, dove ha migliorato la redditività e la produttività. Le sue precedenti posizioni includono responsabile del merchandising delle calzature donna in Prada North America e ruoli di leadership in Ferragamo e Sergio Rossi. Questa nomina punta ad accelerare la crescita e ad ampliare la redditività all'interno del Portafoglio di Marchi Caleres.
Caleres (NYSE: CAL) ha nombrado a Nancy Bitetto como vicepresidenta senior de marcas de Nueva York, supervisando Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard y las ofertas de marca privada. Bitetto aporta más de dos décadas de experiencia, habiendo liderado recientemente el calzado y la joyería en Tory Burch, donde mejoró la rentabilidad y la productividad. Sus roles anteriores incluyen directora de mercadeo de calzado para mujeres en Prada North America y puestos de liderazgo en Ferragamo y Sergio Rossi. Esta designación tiene como objetivo acelerar el crecimiento y expandir la rentabilidad dentro del Portafolio de Marcas de Caleres.
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Caleres (NYSE: CAL) a nommé Nancy Bitetto au poste de vice-présidente senior des marques de New York, supervisant Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard et les offres de marque privée. Bitetto apporte plus de deux décennies d'expérience, ayant récemment dirigé les chaussures et les bijoux chez Tory Burch, où elle a amélioré la rentabilité et la productivité. Ses rôles précédents incluent la direction du merchandising des chaussures pour femmes chez Prada Amérique du Nord et des postes de direction chez Ferragamo et Sergio Rossi. Cette nomination vise à accélérer la croissance et à élargir la rentabilité au sein du portefeuille de marques de Caleres.
Caleres (NYSE: CAL) hat Nancy Bitetto zur Senior Vice President der New Yorker Marken ernannt, die Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard und die Angebote der Eigenmarke betreut. Bitetto bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung mit, zuletzt leitete sie das Fuß- und Schmuckgeschäft bei Tory Burch, wo sie die Rentabilität und Produktivität verbesserten konnte. Zu ihren früheren Positionen gehört die Leitung des Merchandising für Damen-Fußbekleidung bei Prada Nordamerika sowie Führungspositionen bei Ferragamo und Sergio Rossi. Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, das Wachstum zu beschleunigen und die Rentabilität innerhalb des Caleres Markenportfolios zu erweitern.
- Strategic hire with proven track record in luxury and contemporary fashion brands
- Executive with over 20 years of experience in wholesale and retail sectors
- Demonstrated success in improving profitability at Tory Burch
- None.
Caleres, a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, announced that Nancy Bitetto has joined the company as senior vice president of New York brands, which include Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard and private brand offerings. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Nancy brings a proven track record of success and solid background of building luxury and contemporary fashion brands,” said Schmidt. “Her expertise will enable us to advance our brand ambitions and power sustained growth. Attracting exceptional leadership is a crucial element of our strategic priorities, and we’re confident Nancy will play an instrumental role in driving shareholder value.”
Bitetto joins Caleres with over two decades of experience as a merchant, overseeing consistent growth in both wholesale and retail sectors. Most recently, she led footwear and jewelry at Tory Burch, where she boosted productivity and improved profitability. Prior to Tory Burch, she served as head of women’s footwear merchandising for Prada North America, focusing on strategic product and customer growth. She has also held leadership roles at Ferragamo and Sergio Rossi.
“I’m thrilled to lead these dynamic brands at such a pivotal moment for Caleres,” said Bitetto. “Caleres is a powerhouse in footwear, and its brands including Franco Sarto, Veronica Beard, and Vince are well-positioned in the market for substantial growth potential. I look forward to working closely with the team to leverage my experience and drive meaningful progress.”
About Caleres
Caleres is a market-leading portfolio of global footwear brands that includes Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Vionic. Our products are available virtually everywhere - in the nearly 1,000 retail stores we operate, in hundreds of major department and specialty stores, on our branded e-commerce sites, and on many additional third-party retail websites. Combined, these brands make Caleres a company with both a legacy and a mission. Our legacy is our more than 140 years of craftsmanship and our passion for fit, while our mission is to continue to inspire people to feel great… feet first. Visit caleres.com to learn more about us.
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