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Kathryn Smith to lead human rights risk strategy at Worldly

Worldly has appointed Kathryn Smith as vice president of human rights risk solutions. In this newly created position, she will be responsible for the company's social compliance and human rights strategy, the US technology provider announced on Wednesday. Smith joins from US retailer Walmart, where she worked for almost 12 years. Most recently,...

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The North Face brand president to step down

Caroline Brown, the global brand president of The North Face, is due to step down at the end of March after nearly two years in the position. Brown had first joined the brand’s parent company VF Corporation in 2024, initially as a member of the conglomerate’s board of directors before becoming part of its global leadership team. Her departure...

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Harris Reed steps down as creative director of Nina Ricci

American designer Harris Reed has announced his departure from Nina Ricci, the French luxury brand he has creatively helmed for three and a half years. Reed confirmed the news on his personal Instagram, where he revealed plans to turn his full attention to his own namesake label. His statement continued: “I am leaving Nina Ricci with a heart...

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Cambridge Satchel names new chief executive

British accessories brand Cambridge Satchel, which is part of French group Chargeurs Invest, has appointed Vincent Perriard as the brand’s new chief executive, succeeding Carine de Koenigswarter. Perriard, a Swiss entrepreneur who has expertise in brand strategy, innovation, and rejuvenation across the luxury and technology industries, joined...

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MarqVision strengthens executive team to accelerate expansion

MarqVision, the AI-powered platform that helps companies detect, monitor, and remove counterfeit products and digital piracy across the web, has added James Lee, Melissa Coleman, and Tony Park to its executive team to help it scale operations and deepen customer impact. James Lee has been appointed global head of finance to strengthen MarqVision...

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Jimmy Choo appoints Andy Holmes as chief financial officer

Footwear specialist Jimmy Choo has filled a key position. On Tuesday, the company, part of fashion group Capri Holdings, announced the appointment of Andy Holmes as senior vice president (SVP), CFO & operations. Holmes succeeds Richard Kozlowski, who will leave the company at the end of March. According to his new employer, Holmes brings over...

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The RealReal strengthens its board and leadership team

US-based luxury resale platform The RealReal has appointed Fanatics executive Jennifer McKeehan to its board of directors and strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointments of Tiffany Stevenson as chief people officer and Tom Hanrahan as chief revenue officer. In a statement, The RealReal said the appointments will strengthen...

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Salomon North America strengthens leadership team with appointment of Laura Stauth

French mountain sports brand Salomon has announced the appointment of Laura Stauth as senior vice president of sales for its North American division, effective March 9, 2026. Stauth joins the company from VF Corporation owned brand Vans, where she most recently held the position of vice president of sales. In her previous role, Stauth was...

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Dhiren Fonseca to lead Rent the Runway board as executive chairman

US-based fashion rental platform Rent the Runway has announced the appointment of Dhiren Fonseca as executive chairman of the board of directors. Fonseca has served in the role since October 2025, bringing more than 30 years of experience in corporate strategy, technology, and digital commerce to the company. The appointment comes as the...

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CaaStle founder pleads guilty in 300 million dollar fraud case

Christine Hunsicker, the founder and former chief executive officer of CaaStle, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. As part of the plea, Hunsicker has agreed to offload nearly 300 million dollars in proceeds from a scheme intended to defraud investors of both CaaStle and her related business venture, P180. In a statement, United...

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AAFA adds Fabletics president to board, New Balance CEO becomes chair

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has named a slew of new members to its board of directors as part of a wider leadership renewal. In addition, Joe Preston, the chief executive officer and president of New Balance, has been named chair, succeeding Halide Alagöz, Ralph Lauren’s chief product and merchandising officer. Among the...

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Starboard Group appoints general manager of Asia Market

Cruise retail firm Starboard Group has promoted Jia Jia Liu to general manager, Asia Market, underlining the region as a key geographical market for the company. Liu has been with Starboard for 16 years, holding roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she led the group’s Asia account since January 2025. In her new role, Liu will...