KNS Invests in Merchandising, E-commerce, and Brand Growth With Two New Hires: Jim Weinberg and Mike Kelly
Footwear designer and drop shipper KNS has hired two executives who will focus on driving brand, merchandising, and e-commerce growth.
Jim Weinberg has been named senior vice president of merchandising and e-commerce marketing, and chief revenue officer Mike Kelly will now also serve as brand president of the men’s division for KNS’ Taft and Vance brands.
Weinberg has more than 30 years of experience in retail and merchandising, having proven his ability to optimize product assortments in roles at Beyond the Rack, Burlington, Designer Alliance Kellwood Corp, and the May Department Stores Company. He most recently served as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of DSW, and in his new role will work to align KNS’ product offerings with customer needs and market trends.
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"I am excited to join KNS as they are uniquely positioned for growth as they maintain their customer-first mentality by embracing newness while respecting their heritage across their portfolio of brands," Weinberg said in a statement.
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Kelly joined KNS in 2008 as a vice president and became president of the company in 2016. He’ll draw on his deep knowledge of the company’s brand portfolio and the footwear marketing landscape as he takes the lead on driving product innovation, growth, and brand strategy.
"We are pleased to welcome Mike and Jim to their new roles at KNS," KNS CEO Greg Tunney said in a statement. "These appointments reflect our continued commitment to building a dynamic leadership team with the vision and expertise needed to drive future growth."
Tunney took over leadership of KNS in May after joining the company’s board of directors in 2023. He previously served as CEO of Canadian shoe brand Manitoba. KNS is majority-owned by private equity firm Centre Partners, which has been working on bolstering the executive team to improve the company’s market position and drive long-term growth.
