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Heron Preston prepares for relaunch of namesake label

New York-based designer Heron Preston has reclaimed full ownership of his namesake brand and is preparing for what he calls a “brand renovation project”, building the foundations for a relaunch. Preston revealed his plans on Instagram, where he said he “fought hard” to reclaim the Heron Preston brand. “Through this journey, I learned that the...

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Crocs promotes Rupert Campbell to EVP, president of Heydude

Footwear giant Crocs has promoted Rupert Campbell to the dual role of executive vice president and president of Heydude. Starting today, Campbell will join the group’s executive leadership team, reporting to Crocs CEO, Andrew Rees. Campbell first joined Crocs in March 2025, taking up the position of senior vice president, chief commercial...

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Long-term Walmart CEO exits, head of US business takes helm

US retail chain Walmart has announced the scheduled departure of its current president and chief executive officer, Doug McMillon. The executive, who took up the helm of the company in 2014, will retire effective January 31, 2026. John Furner has been named as McMillon’s successor. Furner has also been elected to the board of directors, a...

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Nic Shaw takes helm as Superdry's chief financial officer

Superdry has appointed Nic Shaw as its new chief financial officer and a member of the executive committee, strengthening the leadership team as the company advances the next phase of its turnaround strategy. Shaw, who joined Superdry in February 2023 and most recently served as commercial finance director, brings over 25 years of financial...

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Harrods marketing head moves to Dior

Gerard Duran, the head of marketing at Harrods, has announced his departure from the British department store. He will instead be taking up a role at LVMH-owned Christian Dior Couture, thus relocating to Paris, France. Duran took up the helm of Harrods’ marketing team in March 2022, overseeing all of the retailer’s divisions for brand strategy,...

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Moose Knuckles unveils “new era” of creative leadership

Canadian luxury outerwear and ready-to-wear brand Moose Knuckles is marking the next chapter in the brand’s creative and cultural evolution with a new global creative director and design director to accelerate its transformation from a seasonal outerwear label into a global luxury lifestyle brand rooted in craftsmanship, culture, and modern...

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Malone Souliers names new chief executive officer

London-based luxury footwear label Malone Souliers has appointed former Manolo Blahnik executive Andrew Wright as its new chief executive officer. In a statement, Malone Souliers states that Wright was chosen for the role due to his extensive knowledge of the US market, as well as his “proven dedication to brand building, and strong commercial...

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Columbia Sportswear appoints new co-presidents as part of succession plans

Columbia Sportswear Company has named Peter Bragdon and Joseph Boyle as co-presidents of the group. The duo will take up their positions immediately. Bragdon has been tasked with overseeing the company’s international businesses, as well as the Mountain Hardwear, prAna and Sorel brands. He will also continue his existing executive administrative...

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Balmain names Antonin Tron as creative director

Balmain has named Antonin Tron as its new creative director. Tron succeeds Olivier Rousteing, who up until recently had been at the creative helm of the French luxury house for 14 years. In a statement shared on Balmain’s official Instagram page, Tron said it was an honour to join the fashion label, expressing his gratitude to Rachid Mohamed...

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British Airways CEO to join Marks & Spencer board

Sean Doyle, the chairman and chief executive officer of British Airways, has been announced as a new member of Marks & Spencer’s board of directors. Doyle, who was described in a press release as an “outstanding business leader”, will take up the position from December 1, 2025. He will also join the retailer’s Audit & Risk and Nomination...

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Accelerating Circularity appoints Eileen Mockus as new CEO

Accelerating Circularity, the non-profit dedicated to building circular systems that transform used textiles into new raw materials, has announced a leadership transition. Eileen Mockus, an industry veteran with over two decades of sustainable innovation experience at major brands including Coyuchi, Patagonia, and The North Face, will assume the...

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AllSaints appoints new chief financial officer

British retailer AllSaints has named Sean Trend as chief financial officer. He will take up the role from February 2026, replacing Elaine Deste, who is retiring after nearly six years in the position. Trend joins the company from Asos, where he had held a number of senior executive positions since 2017. Among those was that of director of...