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Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Hyman to step down as CEO

US fashion rental platform Rent the Runway has announced that its co-founder, Jennifer Hyman, will resign from her roles as chief executive officer, president, and board member. The transition is set to take effect on May 15, 2026. Hyman, who has led the company since its inception in 2009, will remain as an advisor until January 2027 to...

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Uniqlo appoints new chief operating officer for Germany and Poland

Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo has appointed Kaman Leung to the role of chief operating officer (COO) for Germany and Poland. Leung assumed her new position and leadership of the two markets on May 1, Uniqlo confirmed to FashionUnited. The news was previously reported by the trade publication Textilwirtschaft. The new head of Germany is an...

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Swatch Group wins second round against activist investor Steven Wood

Zurich - Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group won a second round on Tuesday in its battle with activist investor Steven Wood, whose bid for a board seat was rejected. For the second time, the American investor, who is highly critical of the company's governance, sought a seat on the board of directors. However, his candidacy was rejected by 79.6...

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Fanatics Commerce names Jamie Gersch as chief marketing officer

Fanatics Commerce, the direct-to-consumer fan apparel platform within Fanatics, has appointed Jamie Gersch as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Gersch most recently served as chief marketing officer at Rothy’s, where she led global marketing and e-commerce with a focus on strengthening cultural relevance, deepening emotional...

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Saucony appoints former Nike executive Wendy Kula as CMO

Saucony has named Wendy Kula as chief marketing officer as the brand looks to strengthen its position across performance running and lifestyle categories. Kula joins the company from Nike, where she most recently served as vice president of women’s brand marketing for North America. During her time at the US sportswear giant, she led campaigns...

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Jean-Loup Rebours of Faxion PR: “There is a real need to re-evaluate Chinese fashion in France"

China is a country of consumers, not creators. This is the prejudice that Jean-Loup Rebours, director of the press and influencer communications agency Faxion PR, has chosen to deconstruct by launching a new wave of Chinese designers in Paris. Why have you specialised in Chinese brands? We have a huge advantage in France: Paris remains the...

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Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen honored with European Culture Prize

A new award for designer Iris van Herpen. The Dutch couturier and pioneer will receive the European Culture Prize this autumn. The prize's organiser, the European Cultural Forum, announced this in a press release. “Iris van Herpen uniquely embodies the innovative spirit of Europe,” stated Reiner Schränkler, chairman of the European Cultural...

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Psycho Bunny names new vice president of stores

Montreal-based premium fashion and lifestyle brand Psycho Bunny has appointed former Club Monaco executive Kevin Ramstack as vice president of stores to support the brand's continued expansion of its retail footprint. Ramstack, who has more than 25 years of leadership experience across store operations, digital, and cross-functional business...

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Bogner: former Puma chief Arne Freundt becomes CEO

Willy Bogner GmbH has appointed Arne Freundt to the role of chief executive officer (CEO). The former head of the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods company Puma will take on his new role effective June 1, Bogner announced on Tuesday. Freundt will then be responsible for the future direction of the Munich-based apparel provider, alongside the...

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Former Tommy Hilfiger executive to drive product strategy for G2 Esports

G2 Esports, one of the world's leading esports and entertainment brands, has appointed former Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Calvin Klein merchandising manager, Pétronille Grein, as its new head of product. Grein will be responsible for leading G2’s product strategy, driving global presence with “commercially and creatively impactful collections,”...

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Amy Bircher Bruyn named chair of NCTO

The National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) has named Amy Bircher Bruyn as the new chair of the organisation. Bruyn currently serves as chief executive officer and founder of MMI Textiles, an industrial and custom textile supplier. She will be joined at the helm of NCTO by the organisation’s new vice chair, Jay Todd, the CEO and...

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CIFF appoints new co-director

A shift in leadership is underway at the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF); Shane Baron has been promoted as the new co-director of the Danish trade event, emphasising a continued commitment to partners and community. Baron has been with CIFF for over three years, during which time he has demonstrated a level of dedication, structure,...