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Aerosoles appoints footwear industry veteran Jimmy Gabriel as chief brand officer

Footwear firm Aerosoles has announced the appointment of Jimmy Gabriel as its new president and chief brand officer. The company said in a release that Gabriel, a veteran with almost 50 years of experience in the footwear industry, brings his deep expertise and visionary leadership to Aerosoles, a brand owned by American Exchange Group. "Jimmy...

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Aerosoles to expand into homeware via new licensing deal

Footwear brand Aerosoles is preparing to embark on a new journey into the homeware sector as part of a new licensing agreement between the label’s parent company American Exchange Group and both CHD Crest Home and Dream Home. The deal will cover comforters, duvet covers, sheets, bed, and decorative pillows via CHD Crest Home, while Dream Home...

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Aerosoles to step into apparel category through Maze Collections deal

Footwear brand Aerosoles has announced that it will be taking on apparel as a new category through a licensing agreement with Maze Collections. With the deal, Maze will be taking on the distribution of “work appropriate career pants”, building on Aerosoles most recent expansion into sleepwear earlier this year. According to the label, the...

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Aerosoles expands into sleepwear through new licensing agreement

Footwear brand Aerosoles has taken its first steps into the sleepwear category through a new licensing agreement with United Intimate Group. The deal will see the supplier distribute women’s sleepwear, robes and intimate apparel as part of Aerosoles’ goal to establish itself as a global lifestyle brand. The move links to a strategy implemented...

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Aerosoles expands into kids’ footwear

Footwear brand Aerosoles, known for its comfort and innovative technology, is expanding into kids’ footwear. The brand, which was acquired by American Exchange Group in June 2022, said it is looking to expand beyond its women's footwear, as part of its strategy to establish itself as a global lifestyle brand. The Aerosoles' kids footwear...

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Aerosoles expands into men’s footwear with Orly licensing deal

Footwear brand Aerosoles is set to move into the men’s sector as it has announced the signing of a new licensing agreement with Orly Corporation. The deal will cover the distribution of men’s slippers, men’s and ladies flip flops, hanging footwear, men’s socks and roller skates for men, women and youth. It will be the first licensing deal signed...

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American Exchange Group acquires Aerosoles

Luxury comfort footwear brand Aerosoles has been acquired by American Exchange Group, a leader in accessories design, manufacturing and wholesale. In a statement, American Exchange Group announced that it had finalised an agreement to acquire the assets of Aerosoles, and together, the two companies would expand distribution channels and...

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Podcast: The Glossy Podcast interviews CEO of Aerosoles, Alison Bergen

In this episode, The Glossy Podcast has interviewed the CEO at Aerosoles, Alison Bergen, about its evolution and modernisation. Listen to the podcast below. Source: The Glossy Podcast via Stitcher Photo credit: Image: The Glossy Podcast

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Aerosoles files for bankruptcy protection

The U.S. footwear company has filed for Chapter 11 seeking for bankruptcy protection and aiming to gain some time to implement operational and financial restructuring. Aerosoles announced last week it had voluntarily filed petitions to reorganize under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of...

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Aerosoles appoints new chief executive officer

International footwear company Aerosoles recently just announced a new executive staff change. On April 4, the company just appointed their new chief executive officer as Denise Incandela effective immediately. In the new role, Incandela succeeds former President R. Shawn Neville. He will assume the rule of Executive Chairman of the Board, as...

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Tata to market Aerosoles shoes in Europe and India

Aerogroup International and Tata International have announced that they have formed a long-term strategic alliance to produce and market the Aerosoles brand in Europe and India. Aerogroup International, based in Edison, New Jersey, owners of the world-renowned Aerosoles, A2 and Aerology brands, operate a chain of over 200 footwear stores in the...