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Chair of JD Sports Audit and Risk Committee to step down

Helen Ashton, non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at JD Sports Fashion Plc, has announced her intention to exit the sportswear retailer. According to a regulatory filing, Ashton, who joined the group in November 2021 initially as interim chair, is stepping down “in order to focus on her other commitments”. During her...

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Helena Helmersson joins Mango's board as independent director

Fashion brand Mango has announced the strengthening of its corporate governance structure with the appointment of Helena Helmersson as a new independent member to its board of directors. This strategic decision, made by the board last week, supports Mango's ongoing evolution towards a more structured and expert-led management approach. Toni...

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Primark names new chief customer and digital officer

Budget retailer Primark has appointed Matt Houston as its new chief customer and digital officer. It is the first time the two functions will be merged. Houston partially succeeds Michelle McEttrick, who had been serving as chief customer officer, a role that three years ago was newly created upon her appointment. The decision to now merge the...

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Giorgio Armani to return in September

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has returned with a newspaper advertisement after his first absence from the major fashion shows in Milan and Paris. On his 91st birthday this Thursday, he expressed his gratitude via an advertisement for the widespread support, including on social networks and through personal messages. After a hospital stay in...

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Converse names Nike veteran as new CEO

The president and chief executive officer of Converse, Jared Carver, has announced his departure from the footwear brand. He will be succeeded by Aaron Cain, a veteran at Converse’s parent company Nike. This is according to an internal memo, which was originally seen and reported on by Bloomberg and Reuters. FashionUnited has contacted Nike and...

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Eva Gallego to lead Mango Woman

Fashion company Mango has announced the appointment of Eva Gallego as the new global director of Mango Woman. Gallego is set to join the company in September, where she will be tasked with continuing to advance the development of Mango's women's line and its distinctive value proposition. This strategic appointment is aligned with the fashion...

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Vuori taps former Fabletics executive as global president

Californian activewear brand Vuori has named Ashley Kechter its new global president. She joins the company from Fabletics, where she had served as global brand president for over two years. Her appointment was announced via Vuori’s LinkedIn page, where it was also revealed that Edward Lee would assume the role of chief legal officer and...

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The Body Shop CEO exits, successor named

One year after his appointment, Charles Denton is stepping down as chief executive officer of The Body Shop. Denton joined the company weeks before it was rescued from administration by a consortium led by British entrepreneur Mike Jatania, who will now take up the helm position as Denton’s successor. The news was announced on Denton’s LinkedIn...

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Hermès heirs top French fortune ranking in 2025, dethroning Arnault

Paris - The Hermès heirs benefited from the luxury group's strong stock market performance in 2025. This allowed them to take the top spot in the annual ranking of French professional fortunes. The ranking was published on Wednesday by Challenges magazine. They dethroned Bernard Arnault and his family. Since the start of 2025, Hermès has shown...

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Rack Room Shoes promotes Brian Burnett and Molly Hartney

American footwear retailer Rack Room Shoes has promoted two key executives in its leadership team as it looks to realign its merchandising and digital strategies to “navigate the evolving retail landscape” for continued growth. Brian Burnett, senior vice president, general merchandise manager has been promoted to chief merchandising officer. In...

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1stDibs names new chief marketing and product officer

1stDibs, the online marketplace for sellers and makers of vintage, antique and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewellery, watches and fashion, has named Bradford Shellhammer as its new chief marketing officer and chief product officer. Spellhammer, who will join the company next month, will oversee the company’s product, marketing...

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Wolverine Worldwide appoints Cheryl Abel-Hodges and Jack Boyle to board

Wolverine Worldwide announced the appointment of Cheryl Abel-Hodges and Jack Boyle to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2025. Tom Long, chairman of the board for Wolverine Worldwide, expressed his enthusiasm for the new additions, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Cheryl and Jack to the Board. They have extensive experience in...