- Huw Hughes |
California-based Linksoul Apparel has named professional golfer and two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson as its new brand ambassador. The PGA star will appear in the brand's global advertising, marketing and social media campaigns, while also wearing Linksoul apparel on and off the course. “Bubba […]
- Huw Hughes |
Estée Lauder has announced the appointment of Roberto Canevari as executive vice president, global supply chain, effective 1 May. Canevari succeeds Gregory F. Polcer, who is retiring on 1 July after nearly 13 years with the company. In his new role, Canevari will report directly to president and CEO […]
- Huw Hughes |
German discount fashion chain Takko Fashion has named Karl-Heinz Holland as new interim CEO following the departure of previous CEO Alexander Mattschull announced in October. Holland was until now the chairman of the Takko Fashion advisory board, and has previously worked for 23 years at the Lidl Group, […]
- Huw Hughes |
Coty has named Stéphane Delbos as its new chief procurement officer, effective 1 February. In his new role, Delbos will be tasked with implementing Coty’s multi-year procurement strategy, which includes achieving a 600 million dollar net reduction in costs by FY23 and strengthening the beauty label's […]
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Luxury fashion house Prada has cut ties with a popular Chinese actress amid claims that she abandoned her children born to surrogates abroad after breaking up with her boyfriend. Surrogacy is illegal in China, where the practice was banned in 2001, but it is not uncommon for wealthy Chinese couples […]
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Canadian fashion executive Peter Nygard on Tuesday sought release on bail while he fights extradition to the US to stand trial for sex crimes, saying he fears contracting Covid-19 in prison. "Before you this morning is a 79-and-a-half-year-old man, (a) frail man, almost 80 years old," his lawyer Jay […]
- Huw Hughes |
Next has announced that its CEO Lord Simon Wolfson has been appointed as a non-executive director of Deliveroo. Wolfson, who has been at the helm of Next since 2001, joins Deliveroo’s board as the company gears up for an IPO after recording soaring sales during the pandemic. Next has also posted impressive […]
- Robyn Turk |
Lululemon has hired former Nike executive Blanca Gonzales to lead its merchandising strategy. Gonzalez will join the athleticwear label on February first as SVP of global merchandising. Gonzalez had spent nearly two decades with Nike, holding various roles in merchandising and general management. Most […]
- Huw Hughes |
Online luxury fashion retailer Moda Operandi has appointed Jim Gold as interim CEO. Gold, who was the former president and chief merchandising officer of the Neiman Marcus Group, will replace Ganesh Srivats, who has departed to pursue another opportunity, WWD reports. Gold is also a board member of […]
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A Vogue cover photo of a casual Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has sparked controversy, with critics saying it diminishes the politician's achievements, forcing editor Anna Wintour to defend the image Tuesday. Criticism of the cover has spread on social media since it was released on Sunday, with […]