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Footasylum taps former Gymshark executive Hannah Mercer as CEO

UK footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum has announced the appointment of Hannah Mercer as its new chief executive officer. Mercer, who will officially assume the role at the start of May, joins the Rochdale-based company from British activewear brand Gymshark. At Gymshark, Mercer served as global general manager for wholesale, retail and...

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Michael Kors appoints Corey Moran as chief marketing officer

US-based luxury group Capri Holdings has announced the appointment of Corey Moran as the chief marketing officer (CMO) for its Michael Kors brand. The appointment is scheduled to become effective on April 10, 2026. In this newly created position, Moran will be responsible for overseeing an integrated marketing organisation. His remit includes...

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Roberto Eggs appointed CEO of Zimmermann, succeeding Chris Olliver

Roberto Eggs will become the new CEO of the Australian fashion brand Zimmermann on May 1, 2026. He joins from Moncler Group, where he worked for more than 11 years, ultimately serving as a member of the board of directors and chief business & global market officer. Previously, he held positions including worldwide vice president at Nestlé...

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LVMH Prize 2026: MAZ by Manuela Álvarez tests a large-scale artisanal model with Adidas

The collaboration between sports giant Adidas and Colombian designer Manuela Álvarez was unveiled during the presentation of the LVMH Prize 2026 semi-finalists. Positioned between sportswear and South American craftsmanship, the Raíz de Fénix collection is part of an approach that values local culture and empowers its artisans. Who is Manuela Á...

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Asos appoints Natasha Jeffers as managing director of global trading

British online fashion retailer Asos has announced the appointment of Natasha Jeffers to the newly created role of managing director of global trading. Jeffers will oversee the global profit and loss (P&L) statement for the company across the UK, the US, the EU, and the rest of the world. Her remit includes regional trading, pricing and...

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How Rosalía is set to make Ann Demeulemeester a must-have brand

Singer-songwriter Rosalía began her tour of France this week. After the huge media buzz surrounding her track 'Berghain', the international star's spectacular tour could well thrust a brand little-known to the general public back into the spotlight: Ann Demeulemeester. On March 17, Rosalía launched the first leg of her Lux Tour world tour in...

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Pitti Uomo: Simone Rocha to debut standalone menswear collection as guest designer

Simone Rocha is the next guest designer at Pitti Uomo. The designer will present the first complete menswear collection for her eponymous label at the 110th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, the Florentine trade fair organiser announced on Wednesday. Until now, Rocha has exclusively presented her menswear as part of her womenswear shows. Four...

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Pierre Houlès to lead digital transformation at Kering

Kering has appointed Pierre Houlès as chief digital, AI and IT officer. The French luxury goods group announced the appointment for the newly created position on Tuesday. Houlès joins the executive committee with immediate effect, reporting to Jean-Marc Duplaix, group chief operating officer. As chief digital officer, Houlès will advance the...

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Jose Manuel Albesa appointed new CEO of Puig

Madrid – Puig, the Spanish fashion and beauty multinational that owns fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Nina Ricci, Rabanne and Carolina Herrera, has announced the immediate appointment of Jose Manuel Albesa as the company's new sole chief executive officer. He takes over from Marc Puig, who will continue to steer the multinational's...

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Lands’ End revives chief marketing officer role after a decade

US retailer Lands’ End has named Sarah Sylvester as its new chief marketing officer, reviving the role after nearly a decade. Sylvester will take up the position immediately, reflecting the brand’s renewed commitment to long-term growth and modern marketing as it continues to evolve. To the role, Sylvester brings over 20 years of marketing and...

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Pattern appoints former Amazon executive to drive European growth

Pattern, which accelerates brands on global e-commerce marketplaces by leveraging proprietary technology and AI, has named David Jennison as managing director, Europe, to support the group’s growth in the region. Jennison has more than 15 years of experience in e-commerce expansion across the UK and Europe, including leadership roles at Amazon,...

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Sara Donninelli, the Italian executive tasked with elevating Mango's brand aspiration

Spanish multinational Mango is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Sara Donninelli as its new chief brand officer and a member of the management committee. She is tasked with the challenge of consolidating the brand's identity and projecting it towards new global horizons. Donninelli succeeds Spanish executive Blanca Muñiz...