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Kohl's appoints three new directors in agreement with investors

Kohl’s Corporation has entered into a settlement agreement with its investor group consisting of Macellum Advisors, Ancora Holdings, Legion Partners Asset Management and 4010 Capital, which collectively own 9.3 percent of the company’s stock. As part of the agreement, two new independent directors nominated by the investor group, Margaret...

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Patagonia appoints new EMEA general manager

California-based outdoor apparel manufacturer Patagonia has named Matthijs Visch as its new general manager of EMEA. Visch joins Patagonia in May 2021 and will oversee the brand’s business in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, which currently includes more than 230 employees and 11 standalone stores. In a statement, Patagonia said that...

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David's Bridal appoints new vice president of global creative and brand marketing

David's Bridal has named Bryan Dow as its new vice president of global creative and brand marketing. Dow has over 20 years of strategic creative and brand marketing experience having held multiple leadership roles at brands including OshKosh B'gosh, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, and Lands' End. In his new role, Dow will lead the brand and...

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Stitch Fix founder steps down as CEO, successor announced

US online styling service Stitch Fix has announced its founder Katrina Lake will step down from her role as CEO and transition to the role of executive chairperson of the board, effective August 1. Stitch Fix said Lake will remain “closely connected” to the company. As well as her role as executive chair she will work closely on the company’s “...

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Children’s footwear brand Start-Rite names new CEO

Children’s footwear brand Start-Rite has named Hugo Adams as its new CEO, effective April 19. Adams joins from organic children’s clothing brand Frugi, where he was CEO since 2018. Prior to Frugi, he was chief of staff to Marc Bolland at Marks & Spencer and executive board director at Superdry. “Coming from a purpose-led business, I understand...

13 Apr 2021

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Zadig & Voltaire appoints new head of sustainability

Hélène Jussua has been named head of sustainable development and French fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire. Jussua began her career at Carrefour where she spent a decade in the sustainability department. She then went on to work at Kering’s catalogue business, Redcats, where she oversaw strategy for a dozen of the luxury conglomerate’s labels. In...

12 Apr 2021

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New Look appoints first chief technology officer

New Look has announced the appointment of Ed Alford to the newly created role of chief technology officer. In his new position, Alford will be tasked with driving the British fashion retailer’s omnichannel strategy, and will be responsible for the company’s technology investment, engineering and IT functions. New Look said the appointment...

12 Apr 2021

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Tricia Smith replaces Hillary Super as Anthropologie Group CEO

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) has announced a personnel change at the Anthropologie Group. The company said in a release that Hillary Super has stepped down as global chief executive officer. Beginning today, the company added, Tricia D. Smith, has replaced Super as the new global CEO. “We are pleased to welcome Tricia into the URBN family,”...

12 Apr 2021

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Chiara Ferragni appointed to Tod's board

Tod’s Group has appointed influencer and Fashion Month front row regular Chiara Ferragni to its board of directors. “Chiara’s knowledge of the world of young people will certainly be extremely valuable,” said Diego Della Valle, chairman of the group, to WWD. “Together, we will try to build solidarity and support projects for those in need,...

9 Apr 2021

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Ciarán Long joins a.k.a. Brands as chieffinancial officer

a.k.a. Brands has appointed Ciarán Long as chief financial officer, effective immediately. The company said in a release that Long, a seasoned financial executive, will report directly to chief executive officer Jill Ramsey. “Ciarán’s unique and comprehensive understanding of the retail industry serves as a strong complement to our team of...

9 Apr 2021

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Zalando supervisory board proposes appointment of Niklas Östberg

The supervisory board of Zalando has proposed the appointment of Delivery Hero CEO and co-founder founder Niklas Östberg. If appointed, he will succeed Jørgen Madsen Lindemann, who has decided not to stand for re-election after serving as a member since 2016. Cristina Stenbeck, chair of Zalando's supervisory board and nomination committee, said...

8 Apr 2021

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Implus announces new chief financial officer

Implus LLC, a manufacturer of athletic, fitness and outdoor accessories, has announced the appointment of Kyle Macemore as its new chief financial officer (CFO). In the role, Macemore will lead the company’s global finance, accounting, and legal practices. “As CFO, Kyle will drive the delivery of the company's near term business objectives,...

8 Apr 2021