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After an extraordinary 53-year journey with Dickies, Ann Richardson is closing the final chapter of a career that has shaped the very fabric of our brand. Beginning in Product, Ann held countless roles over the decades, each one marked by her unmatched dedication, creativity, and deep understanding of what makes Dickies iconic. There were times when she stood as the sole product merchandiser, carrying the weight of the brand’s vision with grace and grit. Her fingerprints are quite literally on most of the products we still offer today - a testament to her enduring influence and eye for timeless design.   For the past decade, Ann has served as our Historian and Product Archivist, preserving a 102-year legacy she helped build. She spent her final months shepherding the relocation of our archive to the new global headquarters in Costa Mesa, ensuring that our history remains preserved, accessible, and celebrated. In honor of her immeasurable impact, we proudly announced internally the naming dedication of the Ann Richardson Williamson-Dickie Brand Archive - a permanent tribute to an icon whose work has touched generations of consumers, retail partners, suppliers, and colleagues. Ann’s legacy is woven into every stitch of our story, and while she may be retiring, her spirit will continue to inspire us for years to come.   Congratulations Ann!