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Nick Weatherhill appointed CEO of Better Cotton

Better Cotton has announced a change in leadership, with Nick Weatherhill stepping in as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Alan McClay, who officially announced his departure in December 2024 after a decade at the helm. McClay, who led the organisation for ten years, will remain active within Better Cotton through June 2025 to support a smooth...

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Kizik appoints new chief executive officer

Gareth Hosford was appointed chief executive officer of US footwear brand Kizik and its parent company, HandsFree Labs. Hosford has over 20 years of experience in the footwear and sportswear industries, with previous senior roles at Nike, Converse and sportswear start-up Omorpho. Under Hosford’s leadership, Kizik aims to grow further, both...

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Inside Hummel: Insights into the sports brand’s offensive strategy

Hummel aims to move out of the red. The Danish sportswear company – originally from Germany – has adjusted its structure to go on the offensive. While the group isn't a major player like Adidas, Nike and the like, it still plays in a higher league than local team sports specialists, explains CEO Lars Stentebjerg. That's why Hummel also wants to...

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Wolf opens first physical store in 190 years: The business behind luxury watch cases

The watch industry has experienced a well-received boom in recent years. One niche aspect of this market that is often overlooked by outsiders, but retains importance among watch enthusiasts, is that of boxes and cases for the cherished accessory. It is a market, alongside jewellery boxes, that Wolf has been championing for 190 years, yet it is...

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Marimekko CEO on modernising the brand while keeping Unikko-heritage alive

If you know Marimekko, then you are likely already familiar with the brand’s bold graphic poppy print, suitably titled Unikko – the word for ‘poppy’ in Finnish. Initially created by the brand’s designer Maija Isola, it has now become synonymous with Marimekko’s design language, and is recognisable on a global scale. Celebrations ahead of the...

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Ba&sh CEO Pierre-Arnaud Grenade: ‘We weren’t born sustainable, but we take it seriously’

French fashion brand Ba&sh is one of those names in the premium segment that is enjoying success despite inflationary pressures. Beyond its products, its desirability stems from a well-honed and constantly evolving CSR policy. In 2022, while its sales increased by 22 percent, Ba&sh's carbon footprint decreased by 15 percent – data shared with...

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Ganesh Srivats: how we’ll all be shopping in 10 years’ time

The newest episode of Wardrobe Icons ‘ICONversations’ features the CEO of Moda Operandi, Ganesh Srivats. From his finance career and how he decided to make the switch to fashion, he tells all about his professional path that started in London. He shares insights on the future of fashion, tech, retail and business that are fascinating. This...

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The end of formal business attire?

While the suit may previously have been declared dead by fashion's forecasters, then resurrected for the umpteenth time on catwalks everywhere, formal business attire has been left somewhat to fend for its own merit. This week Goldman Sachs, the oracle of investment banking, sent an internal memo to its employees stating it was loosening its...

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Video: ex-CEO of Victoria's Secret shares her secret of success

During a talk in the University of Texas, Sharen Turney, shares the story of her journey through the retail world to become the female CEO of a lingerie superpower. Source: Youtube, University of Texas

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Hugo Boss says farewell to CEO Claus-Dietrich Lahrs

German fashion label Hugo Boss is set to bid its current Chief Executive Officer, Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, farewell. The current CEO reportedly requested his exit, which was approved through a mutual agreement with the managing board today, effective as of February 29, 2016 according to a company press release. Hugo Boss thanked Lahrs for his work...