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Chairman Patrick Chalhoub: "I am not at all worried about luxury industry"

The Chalhoub Group contributes to the success of luxury brands through joint ventures and distribution agreements. Although diverse luxury fashion houses recently saw their sales and profits decline, chairman and former chief executive officer Patrick Chalhoub sees no reason to worry about the luxury industry. Chalhoub was interviewed at the...

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NGO WRAP appoints Catherine David as CEO

Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has named Catherine David as its new chief executive officer. She will begin the role June 1. The appointment is a promotion for David, who currently serves as director for behaviour change and business programmes for the British NGO, where she has been since October 2021. David initially joined the...

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Frasers Group CEO appointed to Hugo Boss board

Michael Murray, the chief executive officer of Frasers Group, has joined the board of Hugo Boss. His election reaffirms the British retail giant’s commitment to the German brand, for which it currently holds a 19.2 percent stake. Murray’s appointment was confirmed in Hugo Boss’ Annual General Meeting, during which it was also announced that...

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Adidas chairman Rabe allowed to continue for another year

Bertelsmann media group's chief executive officer, Thomas Rabe, can continue as chairman of the supervisory board of German sportswear manufacturer Adidas for another year, despite strong opposition from shareholders. At the annual general meeting in Fürth, Rabe received only 64.4 percent of the votes from Adidas shareholders. However, the...

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4 CEOs on successful leadership: ‘I avoid social media’

The fashion industry balances change and innovation. Economic uncertainty, digitisation and sustainability are placing ever-increasing demands on leadership. FashionUnited asked four CEOs of fashion companies about the biggest misconceptions surrounding running a fashion business, their most important lessons and how they stay sharp when making...

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Textilegenesis CEO Amit Gautam joins Lectra’s management team

Amit Gautam, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of TextileGenesis, was appointed to the executive committee of Lectra, the French leader in technological solutions for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries. This move follows Lectra’s acquisition of a majority stake in TextileGenesis in December 2022. TextileGenesis is the...

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Puma appoints new Vice President for team sport

Sportswear company Puma has appointed Dominique Gathier as its new vice president of team sport, effective May 15th. Gathier succeeds Matthias Bäumer, who became Puma's chief commercial officer earlier this year. Gathier will report directly to chief product officer Maria Valdes, as announced by Puma on Thursday. The 45-year-old has been with...

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Not On The High Street names new chief executive

British gifting, homeware, and fashion marketplace Not On The High Street has appointed Jessica Nesbitt as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Leanne Rothwell, who has been with the business for 13 years. Nesbitt, the marketplace’s current chief growth officer, has been with the business for 12 months, originally joining as vice...

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S.Oliver Group: New head of shoe distribution

Heiko Hüdepohl is taking over shoe distribution for S.Oliver in Europe. The Rottendorf-based clothing provider announced on Wednesday that Hüdepohl would take over the management of this area from the spring/summer 2026 season. The S.Oliver Group wants to strengthen its commitment to shoes and bags with this appointment, which will also fall...

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Balenciaga appoints Nathalie Raynaud as Deputy CEO

Before the highly anticipated appointment of a new creative director, Balenciaga announced a new deputy CEO. Nathalie Raynaud, previously chief product officer at the house, was appointed to the new position of deputy CEO with immediate effect, according to industry magazine Women’s Wear Daily on Tuesday. In her new role, she will report...

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Patrick McDowell wins Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design

Patrick McDowell has been selected as the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. The Liverpool-born designer was presented with the award by the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, during an event at 180 Studios. He joins the ranks of SS Daley, Saul Nash and Labrum London as a winner of the award. Introduced in 2018, with...

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Belstaff appoints Kerry Byrne as new Chief Executive Officer

Belstaff has a new chief executive officer. The British clothing provider appointed Kerry Byrne to the role of chief executive officer, Belstaff announced last week on the careers network LinkedIn. According to the post, the designated chief executive officer has already been in her new role since April. In her new role, Byrne will continue to...