Brown Shoe names new leadership at sporting goods division

ST. LOUIS — Brown Shoe Company announced that it has made four strategic additions to the leadership team within its American Sporting Goods division, appointing James Hoff as VP sales across all ASG brands, Alan Vickers as VP international, Brad Little as VP and brand manager Avia and Nevados, and Jorge Cabrera as VP athletic product development. Hoff will be responsible for sales and distribution strategies across the entire ASG family of brands, working closely with VP sales Bob Echterling. He has nearly 20 years of experience with Asics America, most recently as VP sales athletic footwear, apparel, accessories,