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Matalan names new director of people and talent

Matalan has confirmed the appointment of Beccy Davies to the new role of director of people and talent. The British retailer announced the news on LinkedIn, where it revealed Davies had joined the team this month. Davies comes to Matalan from IT sales and distribution firm Exertis UK, where she served as head of HR for almost two years. Prior to...

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Harrods promotes retail director to chief retail officer

British department store Harrods has named Mark Blundell as chief retail officer. The appointment reflects a promotion for Blundell, who had been serving as the company’s retail director since 2022. Blundell had first joined Harrods in 2018 as head of retail, after serving in a number of leadership roles at John Lewis Partnership and Waitrose....

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Ermenegildo Zegna Group: Gianluca Tagliabue to be new CEO

Ermenegildo Zegna Group has announced a new leadership and CEO, establishing a new framework to guide the company's future strategy. Gianluca Tagliabue has been appointed to the role of CEO. As stated in a note, Ermenegildo Zegna NV has announced a new leadership structure for the Group and the Zegna brand, effective January 1, 2026. The...

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Lululemon Americas head exits, names new CCO

Canadian activewear brand Lululemon has announced that its president of the Americas and global guest innovation, Celeste Burgoyne, is due to exit the company “for a new opportunity outside of the industry”. According to a press release, Burgoyne will remain in her position until the end of December 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. Burgoyne...

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Technology and investment expert Ivan Brockman joins to Vera Bradley board

Vera Bradley, Inc. has strengthened its leadership ranks with the appointment of Ivan Brockman to its board of directors, effective November 17, 2025, as the company continues to advance its strategic transformation. Executive chairman Ian Bickley welcomed the appointment, noting Brockman’s “three decades of experience advising senior management...

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Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

Irish-American fashion titan Paul Costelloe, who was the late Princess Diana's personal designer for over a decade, has died aged 80, his family said in a statement Saturday. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness," his family said, adding he was with his wife and seven children when he died...

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Aldo chief brand and product officer steps down

Daianara Grullon Amalfitano, the chief brand and product officer at Aldo, has stepped down from her role. According to a statement from Aldo Group, Amalfitano is “pursuing new opportunities” outside of the company. The statement read: “Over the past decade, [Amalfitano] has contributed to meaningful growth and evolution for the brand, and we are...

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Liberty retail MD exits after 15 years

Sarah Coonan, the retail managing director of British luxury department store Liberty, is due to exit the company she first joined 15 years ago. Coonan will remain in her role until January 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition, the retailer has announced in a press release. Coonan initially joined Liberty from Harrods in 2010, taking on the...

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Louis Vuitton women's accessories director departs

Johnny Coca, fashion director for women’s leather goods, jewellery, sunglasses and accessories at Louis Vuitton, is parting ways with the French fashion house after five and a half years. Louis Vuitton confirmed his departure to trade magazine Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). Coca joined the brand in May 2020 following nearly five years as creative...

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Prada heir to head Versace after buy-out

Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of designer Miuccia Prada, said Wednesday he will become executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's takeover of its smaller Italian rival. Prada announced in April it was buying Versace from US group Capri Holdings for 1.25 billion euros (1.4 billion dollars). Bertelli, currently Prada's group chief...

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Ciele Athletics names new global head of sales

Canadian performance running brand Ciele Athletics has appointed industry veteran Corey Stecker to lead its global sales strategy as it continues to drive international expansion and innovation. Stecker, who has extensive experience in the outdoor and performance apparel industry, having held key roles at brands such as Altra, Smartwool,...

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PVH CFO Zac Coughlin to depart, Melissa Stone named interim successor

PVH Corp. announced that chief financial officer Zac Coughlin will depart the company at the end of the year to join audio entertainment company Sirius XM, though he will remain in his role through December and participate in the upcoming third-quarter earnings call. The company has launched a global search for his successor, appointing longtime...