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Chairman Patrick Chalhoub: "I am not at all worried about luxury industry"

The Chalhoub Group contributes to the success of luxury brands through joint ventures and distribution agreements. Although diverse luxury fashion houses recently saw their sales and profits decline, chairman and former chief executive officer Patrick Chalhoub sees no reason to worry about the luxury industry. Chalhoub was interviewed at the...

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NGO WRAP appoints Catherine David as CEO

Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has named Catherine David as its new chief executive officer. She will begin the role June 1. The appointment is a promotion for David, who currently serves as director for behaviour change and business programmes for the British NGO, where she has been since October 2021. David initially joined the...

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Frasers Group CEO appointed to Hugo Boss board

Michael Murray, the chief executive officer of Frasers Group, has joined the board of Hugo Boss. His election reaffirms the British retail giant’s commitment to the German brand, for which it currently holds a 19.2 percent stake. Murray’s appointment was confirmed in Hugo Boss’ Annual General Meeting, during which it was also announced that...

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Adidas chairman Rabe allowed to continue for another year

Bertelsmann media group's chief executive officer, Thomas Rabe, can continue as chairman of the supervisory board of German sportswear manufacturer Adidas for another year, despite strong opposition from shareholders. At the annual general meeting in Fürth, Rabe received only 64.4 percent of the votes from Adidas shareholders. However, the...

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4 CEOs on successful leadership: ‘I avoid social media’

The fashion industry balances change and innovation. Economic uncertainty, digitisation and sustainability are placing ever-increasing demands on leadership. FashionUnited asked four CEOs of fashion companies about the biggest misconceptions surrounding running a fashion business, their most important lessons and how they stay sharp when making...

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Veronica Beard names Halsey Anderson as Chief Brand Officer

Women's lifestyle brand Veronica Beard has appointed Halsey Anderson, former J.Crew Senior VP of Brand Marketing, as Chief Brand Officer. Anderson leverages more than two decades of experience in brand marketing, content creation, and public relations, bringing invaluable experience to her new role. Known for successfully creating lasting...

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Textilegenesis CEO Amit Gautam joins Lectra’s management team

Amit Gautam, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of TextileGenesis, was appointed to the executive committee of Lectra, the French leader in technological solutions for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries. This move follows Lectra’s acquisition of a majority stake in TextileGenesis in December 2022. TextileGenesis is the...

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Puma appoints new Vice President for team sport

Sportswear company Puma has appointed Dominique Gathier as its new vice president of team sport, effective May 15th. Gathier succeeds Matthias Bäumer, who became Puma's chief commercial officer earlier this year. Gathier will report directly to chief product officer Maria Valdes, as announced by Puma on Thursday. The 45-year-old has been with...

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B&M European Value Retail names Tjeerd Jegen CEO

B&M European Value Retail S.A. (BME.L) announced that it has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as Chief Executive Officer. Tjeerd will take over from Mike Schmidt, currently interim Chief Executive Officer on 16th June 2025. Tjeerd has over 25 years of experience in retail, holding leadership positions at well-known companies like Ahold Delhaize, Metro,...

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Nicola Formichetti appointed Global Creative Director at MAC Cosmetics

Nicola Formichetti has been appointed Global Creative Director at MAC Cosmetics, effective May 19, 2025, ushering in a “new era” for the iconic beauty brand. A renowned creative director, fashion editor, and designer, Formichetti is set to bring his “visionary artistry, genre-defying creativity, and consumer-first mindset” to his new role at MAC...

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Not On The High Street names new chief executive

British gifting, homeware, and fashion marketplace Not On The High Street has appointed Jessica Nesbitt as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Leanne Rothwell, who has been with the business for 13 years. Nesbitt, the marketplace’s current chief growth officer, has been with the business for 12 months, originally joining as vice...

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S.Oliver Group: New head of shoe distribution

Heiko Hüdepohl is taking over shoe distribution for S.Oliver in Europe. The Rottendorf-based clothing provider announced on Wednesday that Hüdepohl would take over the management of this area from the spring/summer 2026 season. The S.Oliver Group wants to strengthen its commitment to shoes and bags with this appointment, which will also fall...