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Marc Cain to continue North American growth with new executive appointments

Bodelshausen-based apparel company Marc Cain is strengthening its North American teams with new executive appointments for the US and Canada. Jessica R’Bibo assumed the role of president of Marc Cain Canada Inc. at the start of the year, Marc Cain announced on Wednesday. Joy Corson took on the position of vice president of Marc Cain USA Inc. in...

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Gymshark appoints Carly Natalizia as chief commercial officer

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has promoted chief digital officer Carly Natalizia to chief commercial officer to oversee the company’s omnichannel journey and digital optimisation. Natalizia, who has been with Gymshark for four years, will be responsible for Gymshark’s ongoing journey to becoming a fully omnichannel business,...

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Caleres names new division president of its New York brands

Footwear company Caleres, which includes Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Stuart Weitzman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, and Vionic, has appointed fashion veteran Kristen Sosa as division president of brand portfolio - New York brands. In the newly created role, Sosa, who has more than 30 years of leadership experience across luxury, fashion, and...

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Puma appoints Marwin Hoffmann to head new training business unit

German sportswear provider Puma SE announced on Monday the creation of a dedicated business unit for training. The new department will be based at the company's headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. This move separates the category from the previous joint running and training business unit. According to a statement, Puma now aims to “fully...

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DPD UK names new chief executive officer

Parcel delivery firm DPD, a member of Geopost, has appointed Justin Pegg as the new chief executive officer of DPD UK, as former CEO Elaine Kerr becomes chairwoman. Pegg, who is currently chief operating officer at DPD, has been with the company for more than 35 years, and has been a member of the senior leadership team since 2016 and an...

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Orva names Jason Short as general merchandising manager

New York-based e-commerce accelerator Orva, which serves the footwear, apparel, and broader consumer goods industries, has named Jason Short as senior vice president and general merchandise manager to grow its footwear portfolio. Short, who has more than 30 years of consumer-centric merchandising experience, has been brought on to advance Orva’s...

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Pieter Mulier leaves Alaïa

Alaïa, owned by the Richemont group, officially announced the departure of its creative director, Pieter Mulier, this Friday, according to a report by WWD. After a five-year collaboration marked by a stylistic renewal and significant commercial growth, the Belgian designer will present his final collection for the brand next March. Since his...

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Etam group appoints Marie Delahaie to lead its flagship brand

Marie Delahaie has been appointed director of the Etam brand. She will assume her new role in May 2026 and will play a part in the lingerie governance of the Etam Group. Marie Delahaie has been the CEO of Undiz since May 2024. At the Etam Group-owned brand, which targets a younger demographic, she has spearheaded a rebranding; an overhaul of key...

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LVMH board to welcome Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced changes to its leadership structure following a board of directors meeting held on January 27, 2026. The group intends to propose the appointment of Ariane Gorin to the board at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 23, 2026. The move follows...

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British designer Victoria Beckham receives prestigious French honour

British designer Victoria Beckham was named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres), a prestigious French cultural honour, on January 26, 2026, at the age of 51. The French Ministry of Culture announced the honour during a ceremony in Paris held at the beginning of Paris Haute Couture Fashion...

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Arc’teryx appoints new chief brand officer and head of EMEA

North Vancouver-based technical outdoor brand Arc’teryx has appointed Avery Baker, former president and chief brand officer of Tommy Hilfiger, to the newly created position of chief brand officer. Additionally, Tobia Prevedello, a former Celine executive, is joining as General Manager for EMEA, reports trade publication WWD. The appointments...

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Shareholders seek transparency regarding LVMH succession strategy

Investors in the French luxury conglomerate LVMH are increasingly voicing concerns over the lack of a clear succession plan for Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) who has led the group for nearly 40 years. According to a report by Reuters, some shareholders now view the absence of a public transition strategy as a...