Crocs Inc. has appointed Tim Lyons, previously director of Nike’s
factory stores throughout western Europe, to head its European retail
operation.

According to www.retail-week.com, Lyons, who also
worked for Marks & Spencer and Gap, will be responsible for Crocs’
115 owned stores and 98 franchise stores across 45 countries. He will
report to Crocs’ European commercial director Ann Chan.

Crocs
Europe managing director Vince Gunn said: “Our retail business continues
to be key to our strategy of repositioning the Crocs brand in Europe.
Tim’s vast retail experience, gained within global organizations, will
deliver additional strength in our plans to achieve this.”