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Zappos names Scott Schaefer as new CEO

Zappos Family of Companies has named 14-year company veteran Scott Schaefer as its new CEO. Schaefer first joined Zappos in 2008 as treasury analyst before working his way up the ranks to become vice president of finance in 2020. Since December 2021, he’s been standing in as CEO on an interim basis following the departure of Kedar Deshpande....

Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch partners with Zappos

Abercrombie & Fitch is expanding its distribution by partnering with Zappos.com for its footwear. On Monday, Abercrombie & Fitch women’s and kids merchandise will officially launch on Zappos.com, though an assortment of products is currently available through the e-commerce footwear retailer. Zappos and Abercrombie have also launched an...

Business

Zappos joins Valuable 500 and reinforces commitment to disability inclusion

American online shoe and clothing retailer Zappos has announced its participation in the Valuable 500 initiative to promote disability inclusion at its leadership level. The company stated it is committed to driving change for those living with disabilities, whether it’s through their employees, advertising and marketing campaigns, and product...

Fashion

Zappos named official US licensing partner of the UFC

Zappos has been named as the official US licensing partner of the UFC, the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world. The multi-year tie-up will see Zappos create officially licensed UFC fan gear and lifestyle apparel for men, women, and youth, including clothing, footwear, headwear, and other accessories. Zappos.com will have...

People

Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh dies aged 46

Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of Zappos, died on 27 November at the age of 46. He died from injuries sustained in a house fire on 18 November in New London, Connecticut, his attorney said, according to The Wall Street Journal. Hsieh retired from US footwear and apparel retailer Zappos in the summer after spending 20 years at the company’s helm....

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Zappos launches adaptive footwear category for people with disabilities

Online footwear giant Zappos is launching an adaptive range aimed at the differently abled. Called the Single and Different Size Shoes test programme, Zappos will offer customers the opportunity to purchase a single shoe or shoes of different sizes from brands including Nike, New Balance and Converse amongst others. “The Single and Different...

Fashion

Zappos launches maternity shopping experience

Las-Vegas based online retailer Zappos has announced the launch of its new Zappos Maternity platform that provides a variety of clothing choices for pregnant women. To continue showcasing their personal style throughout their pregnancy, women can browse pieces from brands including NOM, Cake Maternity and Everly Grey, as well as shop the Summer...