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Foot Locker Appoints Former Nike Executive to Lead WSS Banner

by Katie Lee May 8, 2023

New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., a leading footwear and apparel retailer, has appointed Blanca Gonzalez as senior vice president and general manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15, 2023. WSS is best known for its neighborhood-based store presence and deep connection within Latino communities. Gonzalez joins Foot Locker from Nike Inc., where she served as vice president of North America product merchandising and brings more than 19 years of experience across various Nike leadership roles in marketing, merchandising and sales. Gonzalez will report directly to Frank Bracken, …

May 8, 2023

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Foot Locker, Inc. Aims to Achieve Net Zero GHC Emissions by 2050

by Katie Lee March 25, 2022

New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 or sooner, in alignment with climate scientists’ recommendations to transition toward a net zero state and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. This ambition marks an important milestone in the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey. Answering the call to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C, as well as feedback from stakeholders, the company commits to setting a science-based target in line with …

March 25, 2022

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Foot Locker, Inc. Completes Acquisition of West Coast Retailer WSS

by Katie Lee September 20, 2021

New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, has completed its acquisition of Eurostar, Inc. (WSS), a U.S.-based athletic footwear and apparel retailer that primarily operates on the West Coast, for $750 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. “WSS is a highly complementary addition to our portfolio, and we are excited to officially welcome its team to the Foot Locker family,” says Richard A. Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of Foot Locker. “WSS brings an expanded and differentiated customer base rooted in the …

September 20, 2021