Footwear Rack Room Shoes American footwear retailer Rack Room Shoes has appointed Mike Edwards as president and CEO, succeeding Mark Lardie, who is retiring after 14 years at the helm. The retail executive brings over 20 years of experience, most recently serving as president of Famous Footwear. The appointment was guided by Lardie and led by Manfred Kroneder, vice chairman of the Deichmann Group. Genesco Ashley Randolph Lily Thompson Nashville-based footwear company Genesco has named Ashley Randolph as vice president and chief accounting officer. In this new role, Randolph will oversee the company’s accounting operations, financial controls and compliance—including financial statements, accounting policy and SEC reporting—while “driving continued efficiencies across the function.” As a 20-year veteran of Genesco , Randolph most recently served as vice president and corporate controller, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to joining Genesco, she served as a senior auditor at Deloitte & Touche.…