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Aldo chief brand and product officer steps down

Daianara Grullon Amalfitano, the chief brand and product officer at Aldo, has stepped down from her role. According to a statement from Aldo Group, Amalfitano is “pursuing new opportunities” outside of the company. The statement read: “Over the past decade, [Amalfitano] has contributed to meaningful growth and evolution for the brand, and we are...

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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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Tailored Brands strengthens executive team with new CFO and COO appointments

Tailored Brands, Inc. announced a series of senior leadership changes aimed at strengthening its financial and operational foundation as the company positions itself for continued growth. The retailer has appointed Mike Baughn as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective December 1, 2025. The company also promoted Karla...

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J.Jill appoints first chief growth officer

US lifestyle brand J.Jill has named Viv Rettke as its first chief growth officer, effective immediately. The creation of the new role comes as J.Jill sets about on a "holistic growth strategy, aligning brand, marketing, and direct and retail sales channels”, a press release stated. Rettke will also be responsible for direct channel performance,...

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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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Daniel Gómez appointed CEO to lead Pangaia's next chapter of global growth

Pangaia has appointed Daniel Gómez as chief executive officer to drive the brand’s global strategic development, ushering in a new chapter following the acquisition of a controlling stake by Aurora Vision Group—an arm of Abu Dhabi–based Royal Group—in January 2025. Founded in 2019, Pangaia has rapidly become a cultural force, worn by influential...

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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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Veteran finance executive Kelly Bodnar Battles joins ThredUp board

ThredUp has appointed veteran finance executive Kelly Bodnar Battles to its board of directors, effective December 1, 2025, with Battles set to assume the role of audit committee chair. The move underscores the company’s effort to bolster financial governance as it accelerates its evolution into an AI-first resale marketplace. “Kelly’s...

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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...