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Seasalt appoints new chief financial officer

British clothing and lifestyle brand Seasalt, based in Cornwall, has named Louise Couch as its new chief financial officer (CFO). In a statement, Seasalt said that Couch brings “a wealth of valuable industry experience gained through working with fast-paced consumer and tech businesses,” and will join the Seasalt executive board. As CFO, Couch...

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John Donahoe steps down from Nike helm as brand veteran returns

Sportswear giant Nike has announced that its current president and chief executive officer, John Donahoe, has “decided he will retire from his role” as the company names Elliott Hill his successor. From October 14, Hill will take up the dual position for Nike, as well as becoming a member of the executive committee and a director of the board of...

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L’Occitane Group CEO Laurent Marteau steps down

The L’Occitane Group CEO Laurent Marteau has decided to step down from his role effective September 16, 2024. The company said in a statement that Marteau’s resignation reflects his desire to focus more on his personal pursuits as well as other business interests. The company’s board has established an office of the chief executive whose members...

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CarMax CEO William Nash joins eBay board of directors

eBay Inc. has announced the appointment of William (Bill) D. Nash to its board of directors, effective September 18, 2024. The company said in a release that Nash is president and chief executive officer of CarMax, the largest retailer of used cars in the US, which includes its CarMax Auto Finance (CAF) subsidiary. He oversees all aspects of the...

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Former Harrods boss accused of sexual assault in new exposé

Over 20 women have come forward as part of a BBC exposé alleging that they were sexually assaulted by former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away at the age of 94 last year. Note: This article contains brief descriptions of sexual assault that some may find disturbing In a newly released documentary and podcast, ‘Al-Fayed: Predator at...

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Target appoints Jim Lee as chief financial officer

Target Corporation has appointed Jim Lee as chief financial officer and a member of its leadership team effective September 22, 2024. In his new role, Lee, the company said in a release, will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, finance capabilities, internal audit, accounting, investor relations, treasury, tax, risk, financial...

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Caroline Rush to step down as head of BFC

After 15 years at the helm, Caroline Rush has announced her plans to step down as the chief executive officer of the British Fashion Council (BFC), ringing in a search for her successor. The news was confirmed in a press release, in which Rush stated that she was proud of what her and her team had accomplished during her time at the...

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Rei Kawakubo honoured during London Design Festival

Rei Kawakubo has been honoured at the London Design Festival with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Medal, an achievement recognising the Japanese designer for her “significant and fundamental contributions to the design industry” throughout her career. Alongside three other medal recipients, she was selected by a panel of designers, industry...

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Macy’s appoints new SVP, creative and production

US department store giant Macy’s has announced the appointment of Jason Holzman as its new senior vice president of creative and production. In the role, Holzman will oversee the creative (design and copy), photo studio and marketing operations teams. Reporting to chief marketing officer Sharon Otterman, Holzman has been tasked with initiating...

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Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa steps down from executive role

Struggling British supermarket chain Asda has announced that Mohsin Issa is stepping back from his executive leadership role to focus on his previously announced responsibility as sole CEO of EG Group. The company said in a release that Stuart Rose will assume Issa’s executive responsibilities alongside Rob Hattrell until a new CEO is recruited....

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JD Sports remuneration committee chair to step down in November

Suzi Williams, non-executive director and chair of the remuneration committee of JD Sports Fashion Plc has decided to step down on November 1, 2024 having completed the foundational phase of remuneration governance change for the group. Commenting on Williams’ resignation, Andy Higginson, JD Sports Fashion’s chair said in a statement: "Suzi is a...

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i-D Magazine appoints Thom Bettridge as editor-in-chief, plans return to print

Following months of speculation regarding the future of i-D Magazine, the media outlet has now confirmed the appointment of Thom Bettridge as its new editor-in-chief and chief brand officer. In the newly created position, Bettridge has been tasked with leading all aspects of creative, editorial and brand for i-D, from both its digital and print...