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Kontoor Brands expands CFO role to include global oversight of Helly Hansen

Kontoor Brands has expanded the role of chief financial officer Joseph Alkire, who will now also take on global responsibility for the Helly Hansen business. The move, effective immediately, adds brand leadership to Alkire’s existing responsibilities as CFO and global head of operations, reflecting a strategic focus on accelerating growth across...

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Whistles appoints new design director and commercial director

London fashion brand Whistles has announced two new senior appointments, a new design director and commercial director, to support the retailer’s ambition to drive long-term, sustained growth. James Blacklock joins as commercial director, a newly created role designed to accelerate Whistles’ commercial momentum, while Mo Riach has been appointed...

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Valentino appoints Antonio Achille as new chief operating and transformation officer

Valentino is strengthening its management team. Antonio Achille will become the new chief operating and transformation officer, effective April 8. According to a statement, the appointment is part of the Mayhoola-controlled brand's wider organisational evolution. The goal is to consolidate operational efficiency, innovation and international...

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Rapha adds former Salomon executive to its board of directors

British cycling apparel brand Rapha has appointed Scott Mellin, former Salomon global chief brand officer, to its board of directors. Mellin, who has more than three decades of brand-building, product innovation, and cultural marketing expertise from brands within the outdoor and performance sport sector, including The North Face and Salomon,...

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Stephan Schuster joins Vera Wang as commercial director for UK and Europe

US-based luxury label Vera Wang has named Stephan Schuster as its new commercial director for the UK and Europe. Schuster, who announced the appointment via the professional networking platform LinkedIn, will be tasked with establishing and driving the brand’s business across both e-commerce and wholesale channels within these key markets....

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Dr. Martens restructures leadership to drive consumer-first strategy

British footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced the appointment of general managers for its primary global markets. The move follows a broader initiative to simplify the operating model of the company in alignment with its new consumer-first strategy. The brand is transitioning to a market-level structure designed to increase proximity to the...

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Tapestry appoints Pinterest executive Matt Madrigal to board of directors

American luxury group Tapestry, the parent company of Coach and Kate Spade, has announced the appointment of Matt Madrigal to its board of directors. Madrigal, who currently serves as the chief technology officer of US visual discovery platform Pinterest, joins the board effective immediately. The addition of Madrigal increases the board...

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Adriano Goldschmied, godfather of denim, dies at 82

Adriano Goldschmied, known as the godfather of denim, has passed away today in Castelfranco Veneto at the age of 82. He was known everywhere for the brands he created and for his commitment to sustainability in the denim industry. A true gentleman with a kind manner, Goldschmied was always willing to share his vast knowledge in the field of...

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Supply chain expert on traceability: “Not just another compliance requirement, but a risk visualisation and management tool”

Is the textile supply chain really as complex as commonly claimed? Does traceability thus remain merely a corporate buzzword rather than a reality of Tier 4 operations? What role does the informal sector play in the textile supply chain? And how can the physical-digital gap be bridged in rural farming? These and other pertinent questions prove...

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End of an era for Mark Thomas, artistic director of fashion brand Carven

Carven, owned by Icicle Carven China France (ICCF), a subsidiary of the premium Chinese brand Icicle, has announced the departure of Mark Thomas. He became artistic director following the departure of Louise Trotter and will leave the house at the end of April 2026. Mark Thomas joined Carven in 2023 as senior designer and Louise Trotter's...

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Hurr founder Victoria Prew appoints Lauren Roberts as chief executive officer

In a strategic shift for the UK-based peer-to-peer wardrobe rental platform Hurr, founder Victoria Prew has announced the appointment of Lauren Roberts as chief executive officer. Prew, who established the business at the age of 25, will transition away from the day-to-day leadership of the company to focus on a new venture. The leadership...

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Morleys appoints Melanie Smallwood as chief trading officer

Morley Department Stores Limited (Morleys), the London-based independent department store chain, has appointed Melanie Smallwood to the newly created position of chief trading officer (CTO). Smallwood will join the group in April, reporting directly to the chief executive officer of Morleys, Ray Clacher. Smallwood brings more than 30 years of...