Articles by Ole Spötter
Ole Spötter has been working as an editor for FashionUnited since the beginning of 2020. He studied fashion journalism in Düsseldorf, where he previously worked for a local culture magazine. In addition to everyday news, he focuses on current trends and specialises in sports and streetwear. For FashionUnited, he researches the economic relevance of topics within these areas.
New CEO for Danish womenswear label Baum und Pferdgarten
Danish womenswear label Baum und Pferdgarten has a new chief executive. Morten Linnet is taking on the role of chief executive officer (CEO) at the Copenhagen-based fashion house this month, the manager announced on the professional network LinkedIn on Tuesday. He succeeds Teis Werring Bruun, who stepped down from the position in January after...
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On: Herbert Hofmann becomes director of product for lifestyle
Former Highsnobiety creative director Herbert Hofmann will now be responsible for the lifestyle products of Zurich-based sporting goods manufacturer On. Hofmann announced his new position as director of product for lifestyle on the social media platform Instagram on Friday. At the beginning of the month, he had announced his departure from...
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Toni Sailer: founder hands over brand to next generation
The premium skiwear brand, based in Grasbrunn near Munich, has a new owner, Kevin Taubenberger, the company announced on Thursday. The 36-year-old has been managing director of Fashion Pool GmbH, the company behind Toni Sailer, since 2022. “For me, this takeover means taking responsibility for what has been built, while also providing new...
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Gebr. Heinemann appoints former Louis Vuitton Germany head as CEO
Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG is restructuring its supervisory and executive boards. This move is also intended to continue the generational transition at the Hamburg-based retail group. Morgan Boeri will take on the role of chief executive officer from the new year, Gebr. Heinemann announced on Thursday. The manager brings extensive international...
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Adidas manager Jochen Denninger dies at 57
Jochen Denninger, most recently vice president of marketing operations at Adidas, has died at the age of 57. Denninger passed away on August 23, according to a post on his LinkedIn profile published by his family on Tuesday. In the post, they expressed their “deepest gratitude” to his marketing operations team, manager Michelle Robertson, and...
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Kickz: new general manager comes from Zalando
Kickz.com GmbH has appointed Marijn van Dommelen as general manager. On Thursday, Van Dommelen announced on LinkedIn his new role at the Munich-based basketball specialist, which he assumed on August 1. He also announced his departure from Zalando after five years. According to his own statements, he worked on both the demand and supply side at...
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Erin Magee seemingly steps down as chief creative officer of Supreme
Erin Magee appears to be leaving Supreme after 22 years. She has worked for the New York streetwear and skate label since 2004, most recently as chief creative officer. “It has been the honour of my life to be a part of the World Famous Supreme Team. Thank you very much,” Magee wrote on Tuesday in a post on the social media platform Instagram....
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Puma: Head of sports marketing to depart after 25 years
Johan Adamsson, vice president of global sports marketing and sports licensing at Puma, is leaving the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods company. Adamsson is leaving the company at the end of the month for “personal reasons”, Puma announced. He has been with the sportswear provider for more than 25 years. “Johan has played an important role in...
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Ecco promotes Americas CEO and appoints new product chief
Ecco has promoted its CEO of the Americas, Neal Taylor, appointing him to the global management team. Adam Meek, former product chief at Dr. Martens, has also joined the Danish footwear company. Taylor has served as executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Ecco Global since August, as he announced on LinkedIn on Tuesday. He works...
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Mister Spex boosts adjusted EBITDA by 65 percent, yet losses widen
Berlin-based eyewear retailer Mister Spex SE has concluded the first half of 2026 with a decline in revenue. In the first six months, the company generated revenue of 87.9 million euros (101.4 million dollars), according to the half-year report published on Thursday. This was 10 percent below the previous year's figure of 97.6 million euros. In...
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