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Atmore named WWD editor in chief

August 26, 2025

Posted by Chris Roush

Michael Atmore

Fairchild Media Group named Michael Atmore its editor-in-chief of Women’s Wear Daily, in addition to his role as chief brand officer.

Leia Mendoza of Variety writes, “Atmore will lead the Women’s Wear Daily editorial team in delivering breaking news and business coverage, while guiding the brand across print, digital, social, video, and e-commerce platforms. Footwear News editorial will continue to report to Atmore, alongside the expanding team responsible for FMG’s live events, summits, and experiences.

“Prior to joining FMG in 1997, Atmore worked as the founding editorial director and publisher of Footwear Plus. He previously served as editorial director for a group of retail-based publications at International Thomson, alongside holding top editorial positions at U.S. Business Press and Harcourt Brace.”

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