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Eyewear brand Ray-Ban appoints A$AP Rocky as first creative director

There's a first for everything and, in the case of eyewear brand Ray-Ban, that is in the appointment of its first creative director. The position will be filled by hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky, according to a press release. Rocky will reportedly “unleash his avant-garde vision” on Ray-Ban Studios. "I've always admired Ray-Ban for how they stay true...

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Denim trade fair Kingpins appoints new CEO

Vivian Wang has been appointed CEO of Kingpins Show, after the denim fair's founder, Andrew Olah, announced his decision to step down. Olah will remain as an advisor, according to the press release. Wang has been involved with Kingpins since its inception, and had previously served as managing director and head of sales for a long period of...

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Patta founders pass the baton: How the new leadership continues the vision

Stepping down as the founder of a company is not always easy. However, with long-term growth in mind, it can actually be beneficial for a business. This allows founders to focus on the creative ideas and passion they have always had, while operational activities are handed over to someone else, ensuring focus and quality are maintained. Such a...

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Lids promotes Greg Coz to chief financial officer

Lids has appointed Greg Cox as its new chief financial officer, a step up from his previous accounting and finance leadership roles he has held at the US sports retailer, where he has been for eight years. In his new role, Cox has been tasked with overseeing the company’s finance, loss prevention, human resources and information technology...

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Ross Stores names William Sheehan future CFO, Orvos to retire in September

Ross Stores executive vice president and chief financial officer Adam Orvos, 60, will retire effective September 30, 2025. "Adam's financial leadership and expertise have been invaluable to our company, contributing significantly to our robust financial standing," stated Jim Conroy, chief executive officer, expressing gratitude on behalf of the...

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Lectra appoints Shamina Bhaidjy as VP of investor relations

Technology solutions provider Lectra has announced the appointment of Shamina Bhaidjy as vice president of investor relations. “We are delighted to welcome Shamina Bhaidjy, whose mission will be to raise the profile of Lectra, one of the most attractive French midcaps on the Paris financial market,” said Daniel Harari, chairman and CEO of...

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Edward Enninful launches media company EE72

Former Vogue European Editorial Director and British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful has launched EE72, a global media and entertainment company, the newly founded company announced on Monday. The venture was co-founded by Enninful and his sister, Akua Enninful. Enninful, who made history as British Vogue's first Black editor-in-chief,...

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Max Retail strengthens leadership team with new CFO

Max Retail, the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace helping independent retailers and brands turn excess inventory into revenue, has appointed former Moda Operandi executive Hoddi Hafsteinsson as its new chief financial officer. Hafsteinsson is a seasoned executive with a track record of scaling luxury fashion and retail businesses. During...

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Orla Kiely appoints chief commercial officer to drive growth

Irish heritage fashion and lifestyle brand Orla Kiely has appointed luxury retail specialist Jalil Rahman as chief commercial officer (CCO) to drive the brand’s next stage of strategic growth. Rahman joins Orla Kiely from luxury conglomerate Richemont Group, where he served as director of business development, spearheading the launch of a new...

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Graduate Fashion Foundation names new global ambassadors

Graduate Fashion Foundation, the charitable organisation behind the annual Graduate Fashion Week showcase, has named 20 new global ambassadors who will join the charity this month to help shape the future of fashion, design and media. In a statement, the Graduate Fashion Foundation said the 20 influential figures were chosen for making “...

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Ali Goldstein named president of acquisitions for L’Oréal USA

L'Oréal USA, the largest subsidiary of the L'Oréal Groupe, the world’s leading beauty company, has appointed Ali Goldstein as president of acquisitions. Goldstein, who has served as US president of L’Oréal Paris, the largest brand in L’Oréal USA’s portfolio, will be responsible for identifying American beauty brands and services for potential...

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M&S strengthens international team with three new executives

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has bolstered its international leadership team with three key appointments. Manish Kapoor will join M&S India as managing director in April, transitioning from his role at Pepe Jeans. Victoria Jones, formerly of Clarks, has already assumed the position of commercial director, international. Richard Davies has been promoted...