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Lululemon needs infusion of new skills, says founder

Chip Wilson, Founder of Lululemon Athletica, and one of its largest shareholders, stated that the board's praise for Calvin McDonald, a CEO who has overseen massive value destruction over the past two years, shows blatant disregard for shareholders. He also noted that this latest failure only amplifies the urgency the company faces and the...

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Former Levi’s Americas president ups stake in Dr. Martens

Robert Hanson, the former president of Levi’s Americas, has increased his shareholding in Dr. Martens just days after initially snapping up a stake in the British footwear company. According to a London Stock Exchange filing, Hanson, who joined the board as an independent non-executive director in March, has secured another 104,000 shares in Dr....

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Leadership transition: Patric Spethmann joins Marc Cain as board chairman

Patric Spethmann is set to become the new chairman of the management board at German womenswear brand Marc Cain. He will assume his new role effective June 1, 2026, Marc Cain announced on Tuesday. Schlotterer will remain chairman of the board, “primarily for the onboarding of Patric Spethmann and as a coach and consultant”. Around two and a half...

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Lenzing facing leadership change: CEO Rohit Aggarwal announces resignation

Austrian fibre producer Lenzing AG must plan without CEO Rohit Aggarwal. On Tuesday, the company announced that the chief executive will step down from his position on January 31, 2026. The decision was made "for personal reasons," according to a statement. Aggarwal had risen to the helm of the company at the beginning of September last year as...

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Baffin appoints new vice president of marketing

Canadian cold-weather footwear and apparel specialist Baffin has named Jessica Liut as vice president of marketing to reinforce its leadership team as it looks to focus on brand growth, market expansion, and enhanced integration across commercial teams. Liut, who joined Baffin in 2020, most recently served as director of marketing, and is...

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FWRD appoints Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as fashion director

FWRD, the fashion retailer owned by Revolve Group, has appointed model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to the role of fashion director in what the brand said is an expansion of its global leadership. In the role, Huntington-Whiteley has been tasked with overseeing fashion curation, merchandising, and seasonal strategy, building on FWRD’s efforts to...

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Renowned British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

Celebrated British documentary photographer Martin Parr has died at his home in the western English city Bristol, his foundation announced on Sunday. He was 73. Famous for his kitschy colour-saturated images capturing all aspects of life in Britain and beyond, Parr had a sharp eye for mundane oddities, whether it was the rich at play or...

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Media report: Creative director Norbert Stumpfl leaves Brioni

Fashion house Brioni, owned by French luxury goods group Kering, and Austrian designer Norbert Stumpfl are parting ways after seven years. This is according to a report by trade publication Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). Stumpfl was appointed creative director of the brand in 2018, succeeding Nina-Maria Nitsche. He previously held leadership roles in...

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Andrew Price to step down from Shaftesbury Capital

Property company Shaftesbury Capital, which owns retail properties in Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown in London, has announced that executive director Andrew Price will step down from his role at the end of the year to “pursue other opportunities”. Price joined Shaftesbury Capital in 2001 and has undertaken several significant...

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Former Levi’s Americas president secures shares in Dr. Martens

Robert Hanson, the former president of Levi’s Americas, has joined the board of directors at Dr. Martens after snapping up 96,000 shares in the company. Hanson, who has been serving as an independent non-executive director for Dr. Martens since March, secured the stake at a price of 0.7886 pounds per ordinary share, valuing the deal at 75,000...

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Turnbull & Asser names new creative director

British shirtmaker Turnbull & Asser has appointed Roberto Menichetti as its new creative director. The Italian designer will oversee all aspects of the company’s creative division, including bespoke shirting, tailoring, outerwear and accessories. Menichetti worked alongside French designer Claude Montana at the beginning of his career prior to...

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Burberry strengthens executive team with key appointments

Burberry has announced the appointments of Matteo Calonaci as chief operating and supply chain officer and Johnattan Leon as chief customer officer, effective immediately. Both executives will join the executive committee and report directly to CEO Joshua Schulman. Calonaci, previously senior vice president of strategy and transformation, will...