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Alexis Rollier to join PVH as global CFO in September 2026

US apparel group PVH Corporation (PVH) has announced the appointment of Alexis Rollier as its new chief financial officer. Rollier will join the company in early September 2026, reporting directly to the chief executive officer, Stefan Larsson. In this new role, Rollier will lead the global finance organization of the group and oversee all...

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Macy’s appoints Alexandre Choueiri as chief executive officer of Bluemercury

US retail group Macy’s, Inc. (Macy’s) has announced the appointment of Alexandre Choueiri as the chief executive officer of its luxury beauty retailer, Bluemercury. Choueiri will join the company on August 3, 2026, reporting directly to Olivier Bron, the chief executive officer of Bloomingdale’s. In this new role, Choueiri will lead the overall...

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Knix founder Joanna Griffiths steps down, Nicole Tapscott named president

Joanna Griffiths is stepping down from Knix, the Toronto-based intimates brand she founded in 2013, ending a 14-year run that took the company from digitally native startup to international omnichannel retailer. Chief commercial officer Nicole Tapscott will succeed her as president. The departure, first reported by The Globe and Mail and later...

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Former Luxottica executive Giuseppe De Biasi joins Lowa

Outdoor footwear brand Lowa has appointed Giuseppe De Biasi as general manager operations. He succeeds Alexander Nicolai, who is leaving the company after 12 years. As Lowa announced on Monday, De Biasi will manage the areas of product development, production and central corporate functions. Together with CEO Andrea Dorigo and general manager...

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Olivier Rousteing appointed creative director of Rabanne

Rabanne has confirmed the appointment of Olivier Rousteing as its new creative director, marking one of the most closely watched leadership transitions in the luxury sector this season. The 40-year-old French designer succeeds Julien Dossena, who announced his departure on June 24, 2026 after a 13-year tenure at the Puig-owned house. “Joining...

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Puma appoints former Nike manager Marcia Dos Santos to head core division

German sportswear provider Puma SE has filled another key position. On Monday, the company announced the appointment of Marcia Dos Santos as vice president BU Core. This follows a structural reform where Puma introduced separate teams for its Sportstyle and Core Business Units (BU). The Sportstyle division has been led by Laurent Fricker since...

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Pronovias appoints new marketing and communications director following its sale to Cap Capital

Madrid – Pronovias is continuing to lay the foundations for its next chapter under the ownership of British investment group Cap Capital, announcing the appointment of Alejandro Santos as its new marketing director. This appointment follows the official announcement almost a month ago of Luis Müller Heiberg as the company's new chief financial...

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Nordstrom taps Brooke Bobb as fashion director

Nordstrom Inc. has announced editor Brooke Bobb as its next vice president and fashion director. Bobb, who previously worked as fashion news director at Harper's Bazaar in New York City, will cover all fashion categories of the American department store chain, reporting to chief merchandising officer Jamie Nordstrom. The former editor will be in...

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Long-standing Zara Womenswear director Beatriz Padín departs Inditex after 25 years

Madrid – At a time of particular significance for Inditex, and especially for its leading fashion chain Zara, the Spanish company has just announced the departure of veteran executive Beatriz Padín. A key figure within the group for the past 40 years, Padín has spent the last 25 as the director of its primary business line: the Zara womenswear...

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Carin Rodebjer returns as creative director of namesake brand ahead of UK expansion

New York-born fashion label Rodebjer has announced the return of founder Carin Rodebjer as creative director, alongside plans to expand its presence in the UK as part of a broader international growth strategy. The move marks a new chapter for the brand, with the autumn/winter 2026 collection introducing renewed creative direction, while the...

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On restructures global sales organisation

Swiss sportswear company On Holding AG (On) is restructuring its global sales organisation and appointing two new executives. The company announced on Wednesday that the existing commercial leadership will be divided into two roles, effective September 2026. Rebecca Cai will assume the newly created position of chief global markets officer on...

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S&S names Sean Eckhardt as SVP of US sales

S&S has appointed Sean Eckhardt as SVP of US sales as the branded merchandise distributor looks to strengthen its commercial strategy and customer partnerships. Eckhardt succeeds Jim Strugell, who is retiring after helping lead the company through its integration of alphabroder. He will oversee S&S's national sales organisation, with a focus on...