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Next Level Apparel names Brett Bjorkman as CEO

Next Level Apparel, a family-founded company specialising in supplying premium, ethically sourced blank apparel, has appointed Brett Bjorkman as its new chief executive officer, following the retirement of the founder and former CEO, Joe Simsoly. In a statement, Next Level Apparel said the move would “usher in the next chapter” for the company,...

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Antwerp Six member Marina Yee has passed away

Belgian designer Marina Yee, a member of the Antwerp Six collective which revolutionised fashion in the 1980s, passed away on Sunday at the age of 67, the ModeMuseum Antwerpen has announced. “Her name is inextricably linked to the legendary Antwerp Six collective, which put Belgian fashion on the global map,” the museum emphasised. In 1986, six...

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Saks Global shuffles leadership team as slew of execs exit

Luxury retail group Saks Global has initiated a reorganisation of its management in a bid to cut costs, with a slew of top executives due to step down from the firm. According to WWD, which initially reported the news, the reshuffle will see chief executive officer, Marc Metrick, become more directly involved with brand partners. The media...

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Kontoor Brands elevates Børre Hegbom to global head of Helly Hansen business

Kontoor Brands, Inc. has announced the immediate appointment of Børre Hegbom as senior vice president, global head of Helly Hansen. Hegbom will be responsible for leading the execution of the strategic plan to drive growth across the Helly Hansen business globally, overseeing both its Sport and Workwear categories. He will report to Scott...

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Vera Bradley names former Cath Kidston CEO as chief brand officer

Accessory specialist Vera Bradley has named Melinda Paraie as its new chief brand officer. Paraie, who has already been working with the company in a strategic consulting role for six months, will take up her new position from November 1, 2025. Prior to becoming a strategic advisor, Paraie had served as chief executive officer of Cath Kidston...

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Etsy appoints new CEO as Q3 results surpass expectations

Online marketplace Etsy has promoted its current chief growth officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, to chief executive officer as Josh Silverman prepares to step down from the helm. The shift in leadership comes as the company reported Q3 performance that surpassed expectations. Patel Goyal, who also currently serves as president of the company, will take...

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Benjamin Schenck named new CFO of Mister Spex, effective November 2025

Mister Spex SE, one of Germany's leading optical retailers, announced the appointment of Benjamin Schenck as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the management board, effective November 1, 2025. Schenck brings over 15 years of finance and leadership experience from the digital, retail, and media sectors. He most recently served...

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Zalando appoints new chief financial officer

Anna Dimitrova is taking on the role of chief financial officer (CFO) at Zalando. Dimitrova will assume responsibility for finance and corporate governance in this position from January 1, 2026, Zalando announced on Wednesday. She brings over 20 years of extensive expertise in finance and strategic experience. Dimitrova also has a proven track...

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Stefano Festa Marzotto new IAF president

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has announced a leadership transition, naming Stefano Festa Marzotto as its new president. The announcement was made at the 40th IAF World Fashion Convention in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which also celebrated four decades of the organisation’s global collaboration within the apparel industry. Stefano Festa...

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Puma: India managing director departs

Karthik Balagopalan, managing director of Puma India, is leaving the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company. The head of India has decided to leave Puma to “focus on family priorities in Germany”, the company announced on Tuesday. A successor will be announced shortly. Balagopalan took on his current role in August 2023, succeeding Abhishek...

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Resale platform Poshmark appoints first chief product officer

US-based resale marketplace Poshmark has named Heather Friedland as its first chief product officer. In this newly created role, Friedland has been tasked with overseeing the company’s product strategy, roadmap and execution as it looks towards its next phase of growth. Friedland joins the company from Ancestry, where she also served as chief...

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New marketing structure: Puma appoints Maria Valdes as chief brand officer

German sportswear company Puma SE announced a reform of its brand marketing department on Monday, filling a key position in the process. Maria Valdes will now lead the new organisation as chief brand officer at board level, the company announced. In this role, she will be responsible for brand marketing, product, creative direction, innovation...