Saucony announced a major step in its sustainability journey — a goal that 90% of its products will contain organic, recycled or renewable materials by 2025, with 100% by 2030. The brand is also launching its most sustainable shoe to date, the Triumph RFG (Run For Good). The shoe brings together plant-based dyes in the upper with a 55% corn-based PWRRUN BIO+ midsole foam to help limit the dependence on plastic; a major contributor to negative environmental impact. The 80% natural rubber outsole is engineered to offer the same level of performance as a synthetic sole. The Triumph RFG will be available September 5 online and at select retailers globally.

OrthoLite named Matt Thwaites VP and GM of OrthoLite Cirql, a patented footwear solution enabling true circularity for brands and factories. Thwaites brings more than two decades of experience in sales and operations in the textile industry to his new role. He will lead production, sales and go-to-market strategy globally for OrthoLite Cirql, and he will be based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, at the headquarters of OrthoLite Cirql.

VF Corp. has hired Brent Hyder, a 30-year retail veteran whose experience includes 15 years with Gap Inc., as chief people officer. In his new role, which commences on Sept. 5, Hyder will be responsible for all aspects of the Denver company’s human resources function globally.