Caleres Accelerates Brand Growth Strategy with Appointment of Nancy Bitetto as SVP of New York Brands

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, announced today 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. In this role, Bitetto will focus on accelerating growth and expanding profitability within the Caleres Brand Portfolio. She will report directly to Jay Schmidt, president and CEO of Caleres.

“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.