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Former H&M CEO joins On board of directors

Helen Helmersson, the former chief executive officer for H&M, has joined the board of directors of Swiss sportswear brand On. She has also taken a spot on the Nomination and Compensation Committee, a press release has revealed. Up until 2024, Helmersson had been with H&M since the beginning of her career in 1997, holding a variety of...

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Europa Eyewear appoints Megan Molony as CEO

Eyewear retailer Europa has announced the appointment of Megan Molony as its new chief executive officer, effective June 16, 2025. Molony will assume responsibility for the entire Europa platform, encompassing Europa Eyewear and Eyebobs, as well as future acquisitions, while collaborating closely with the board of directors to define and...

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Ryan Heuser named CEO of Pura Vida

Costa Rica-founded Pura Vida, a brand known for its handcrafted jewelry, has announced the appointment of Ryan Heuser as its new chief executive officer. In this key leadership position, Heuser will spearhead efforts to drive profitable growth across all of Pura Vida's sales channels. Brenna Fleener, VP of marketing & ecommerce, expressed...

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Deckers Brands records strong fiscal year growth driven by Hoka and UGG

Global footwear and apparel retailer Deckers Brands recorded revenue growth driven by its key brands, Hoka and UGG. Net sales for the fiscal year surged by 16.3 percent to 4.986 billion dollars, with constant currency net sales increasing by 16.5 percent. Deckers also announced the appointment of Cynthia (Cindy) L. Davis as the new chair of the...

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Temu supports alliance against product counterfeiting

Temu is supporting action against product counterfeiting and is joining the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC). The Chinese online trading platform signed a memorandum of understanding with the IACC, Temu announced on Thursday. This is intended to deepen cooperation on the protection of intellectual property and strengthen efforts...

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Allbirds finds distribution partner for two further regions

US footwear and apparel provider Allbirds Inc. has further advanced the strategic transformation of its international sales. On Thursday, the company introduced new partners for key markets in southern Europe, as well as in South and Central America. Accordingly, the Spanish trading company Trendy King will in future take over the distribution...

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Retail debut in Cologne: Armedangels opens first own store

Sustainable fashion brand Armedangels is breaking new ground. On Thursday, the label opened its first own store in its hometown of Cologne, Germany. Armedangels explained in a statement that the store at Ehrenstrasse 29 was conceived as a “physical brand platform, design statement and strategic testing ground for the future of the brand”. Chief...

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Cascale chief executive officer Colin Browne to exit in July

Colin Browne will step down as chief executive officer of Cascale on July 31, 2025. The organisation confirmed today that his departure is the result of a personal decision. Browne has led a period of strategic repositioning within the organisation over the past year. “Colin’s steady leadership has been crucial in strengthening and refocusing...

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Lidl and Kaufland grow: More stores, more investments

Retail chains Lidl and Kaufland opened several new stores. In financial year 2024/25, around 300 new locations were added worldwide, as announced by the Schwarz Group, to which the companies belong. This continues the expansion. In recent years, Lidl and Kaufland had steadily expanded their store network. In total, they now operate around 14,200...

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Ralph Lauren surprises with strong annual results

US fashion group Ralph Lauren Corporation exceeded expectations in the financial year 2024/25, thanks to a strong final quarter. On Thursday, the company reported surprisingly significant increases in sales and earnings. Increases in all market regions drive a 7 percent increase in sales In the most recent financial year, which ended on March...

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Lidl: Realignment and international positioning of sports brand Crivit

German discount supermarket Lidl is aiming to realign its sports brand Crivit and, with a campaign, make it the “strongest movement brand in Europe”. “Find Your Move” is the brand’s first international omnichannel campaign, Lidl announced on Wednesday. It was to be shown on television, via social networks and in physical stores in over 30...

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New loan agreement: Lenzing secures 545 million euros

Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing AG has strengthened its financial base. On Thursday, the group announced that it had agreed to new financing through a syndicated loan of 545 million euros. Lenzing stated that this move would strengthen “the company's liquidity reserve with regard to upcoming refinancing”. According to the company, the new...