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Liberty retail MD exits after 15 years

Sarah Coonan, the retail managing director of British luxury department store Liberty, is due to exit the company she first joined 15 years ago. Coonan will remain in her role until January 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition, the retailer has announced in a press release. Coonan initially joined Liberty from Harrods in 2010, taking on the...

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Louis Vuitton women's accessories director departs

Johnny Coca, fashion director for women’s leather goods, jewellery, sunglasses and accessories at Louis Vuitton, is parting ways with the French fashion house after five and a half years. Louis Vuitton confirmed his departure to trade magazine Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). Coca joined the brand in May 2020 following nearly five years as creative...

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Prada heir to head Versace after buy-out

Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of designer Miuccia Prada, said Wednesday he will become executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's takeover of its smaller Italian rival. Prada announced in April it was buying Versace from US group Capri Holdings for 1.25 billion euros (1.4 billion dollars). Bertelli, currently Prada's group chief...

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Ciele Athletics names new global head of sales

Canadian performance running brand Ciele Athletics has appointed industry veteran Corey Stecker to lead its global sales strategy as it continues to drive international expansion and innovation. Stecker, who has extensive experience in the outdoor and performance apparel industry, having held key roles at brands such as Altra, Smartwool,...

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PVH CFO Zac Coughlin to depart, Melissa Stone named interim successor

PVH Corp. announced that chief financial officer Zac Coughlin will depart the company at the end of the year to join audio entertainment company Sirius XM, though he will remain in his role through December and participate in the upcoming third-quarter earnings call. The company has launched a global search for his successor, appointing longtime...

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Heron Preston prepares for relaunch of namesake label

New York-based designer Heron Preston has reclaimed full ownership of his namesake brand and is preparing for what he calls a “brand renovation project”, building the foundations for a relaunch. Preston revealed his plans on Instagram, where he said he “fought hard” to reclaim the Heron Preston brand. “Through this journey, I learned that the...

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Crocs promotes Rupert Campbell to EVP, president of Heydude

Footwear giant Crocs has promoted Rupert Campbell to the dual role of executive vice president and president of Heydude. Starting today, Campbell will join the group’s executive leadership team, reporting to Crocs CEO, Andrew Rees. Campbell first joined Crocs in March 2025, taking up the position of senior vice president, chief commercial...

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Long-term Walmart CEO exits, head of US business takes helm

US retail chain Walmart has announced the scheduled departure of its current president and chief executive officer, Doug McMillon. The executive, who took up the helm of the company in 2014, will retire effective January 31, 2026. John Furner has been named as McMillon’s successor. Furner has also been elected to the board of directors, a...

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Nic Shaw takes helm as Superdry's chief financial officer

Superdry has appointed Nic Shaw as its new chief financial officer and a member of the executive committee, strengthening the leadership team as the company advances the next phase of its turnaround strategy. Shaw, who joined Superdry in February 2023 and most recently served as commercial finance director, brings over 25 years of financial...

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Harrods marketing head moves to Dior

Gerard Duran, the head of marketing at Harrods, has announced his departure from the British department store. He will instead be taking up a role at LVMH-owned Christian Dior Couture, thus relocating to Paris, France. Duran took up the helm of Harrods’ marketing team in March 2022, overseeing all of the retailer’s divisions for brand strategy,...

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Moose Knuckles unveils “new era” of creative leadership

Canadian luxury outerwear and ready-to-wear brand Moose Knuckles is marking the next chapter in the brand’s creative and cultural evolution with a new global creative director and design director to accelerate its transformation from a seasonal outerwear label into a global luxury lifestyle brand rooted in craftsmanship, culture, and modern...

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Malone Souliers names new chief executive officer

London-based luxury footwear label Malone Souliers has appointed former Manolo Blahnik executive Andrew Wright as its new chief executive officer. In a statement, Malone Souliers states that Wright was chosen for the role due to his extensive knowledge of the US market, as well as his “proven dedication to brand building, and strong commercial...