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Arcadia Group appoints Communications Director

Topshop parent company Arcadia Group has announced the appointment of Natalie Amosu as Group PR & Brand Communications Director. Previously Global Communications Director at Asos, Amosu will report directly to Arcadia Group founder Sir Philip Green and company diredtor Ian Grabiner in her new role. Amosu will be responsibile for the...

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M&S appoints new head of menswear

Marks & Spencer has appointed Next’s head of menswear design Simon Hawksworth to fill the position left vacant by Tony O’Connor’s departure. Hawksworth is expected to join M&S this summer, according to Retail Week. O’Connor left at the beginning of the year after almost seven years at M&S to "explore other opportunities". Hawksworth joined Next...

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Wolford appoints new chief executive officer

Wolford, the luxury hosiery company, has confirmed Ashish Sensarma as its new chief executive. The Austrian company will see Sensarma head up the role in January and joins the company from luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin where he was COO. He previously worked at Dutch retailer Mexx from when it was founded until it was sold to Liz Claiborne in...

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Patagonia appoints General Manager for Europe

Outdoor outfitter Patagonia has announced the appointment of Ryan Gellert as the company's new General Manager for Europe. Patagonia, which has seen profits triple since 2008, will see Gellert in charge of European markets and the Middle East. Gellert joins from Black Diamond Inc, where he spent 15 years in various roles including Brand...

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Jaeger to hire Asos director

Jaeger is lining up a former Asos director to be chairman as it prepares for ambitious international expansion. Founded 130 years ago, Jaeger is currently owned by Jon Moulton’s Better Capital and is regarded as an affordable luxury brand. The company is thought be close to appointing Peter Williams to run its board. Williams spent 12 years at...

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Asda buying manager moves to Primark

In a week rife with new appointments, Primark has announced it has hired former George at Asda menswearbuying manager Steve Coates. Coates is expected to start his role in August, as the company focuses on its expansion as was announced earlier this week, as well as its fashion offering in the UK. Drapers reported Coates’ departure was not...

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John Lewis womenswear buyer steps down

Jo Hooper, the head of buying for womenswear at John Lewis has stepped down with immediate effect after six years in the role. Hooper is "actively considering a number of options for her next role", a spokesperson for John Lewis said. Julie Wright of Claire's Accessories is taking up the role on an interim basis. She previously worked for John...

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Jimmy Choo appoints CEO

Luxury footwear and accessories retailer Jimmy Choo has named Pierre Denis as its new chief executive officer. Effective immediately, Denis, who previously held the post of general manager at John Galliano, is taking the position left vacant by Joshua Schulman, who left his role as CEO at the end of last year to join the Bergdorf Goodman team....