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Children’s footwear brand Start-Rite names new CEO

Children’s footwear brand Start-Rite has named Hugo Adams as its new CEO, effective April 19. Adams joins from organic children’s clothing brand Frugi, where he was CEO since 2018. Prior to Frugi, he was chief of staff to Marc Bolland at Marks & Spencer and executive board director at Superdry. “Coming from a purpose-led business, I understand...

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Start-rite appoints non-executive chairman

Premium British footwear brand Start-Rite has confirmed that Stephen Riley has joined the board as non-executive chairman. Riley has experience with a number of companies specialising in consumer brands and international development, including Antler, Denby, Gilbert Rugby, Salter, Sealskinz, Thomas Sanderson, Colman’s, Powakaddy Golf, Lemsip and...