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Rithum appoints new head of global strategy

Global e-commerce network Rithum, which supports the entire commerce journey, has appointed Saks Global executive Kim Miller as chief marketing officer and head of global strategy to support the company’s “next phase of commerce innovation”. In a statement, Rithum said that Miller brings “seasoned retail, marketing and customer experience...

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Fashion by Informa names Emilie Lewis vice president of events

Fashion by Informa, which operates events like Magic, Project and Offprice, has appointed Emilie Lewis as vice president of events for Las Vegas and Nashville markets. According to the company, Lewis will lead the direction and expansion of its flagship wholesale fashion trade shows. "Emilie brings an exceptional combination of strategic...

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Adidas appoints new general manager for Central Europe

Claus-Peter Mayer is taking on the role of general manager for Central Europe, and will therefore also head up the German market. Mayer will start his new role on September 1, the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company announced on Wednesday. He has been promoted from within and has been with Adidas for over 30 years, holding various management...

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Hong Kong's Robert Wun: the bold Millennial conquering Haute Couture

Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun has not had a holiday in years, but he's not complaining. In 2021, he was working from his kitchen -- now he dresses some of the world's best-known entertainers. In just five years, the 34-year-old has rocketed from unknown to one of the most sought-after names in the fashion world, designing for everyone from...

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Alice Temperley to exit namesake brand

Alice Temperley, the founder of Temperley London, has announced her departure from the eponymous British luxury brand, where she has served as creative director since its inception. The news was confirmed in a statement to FashionUnited from the company, reading: “Alice leaves with the backing of the team and house she has helped build. Further...

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Liberty expands Laura Simpson's role with chief marketing officer appointment

Liberty has appointed Laura Simpson as chief marketing officer of Liberty Group, expanding her responsibilities while she continues to serve as managing director of the retailer's beauty business, LBTY. In the newly created role, Simpson will oversee Liberty's brand, marketing and customer strategy across the wider business, while continuing to...

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Gap taps Abercrombie & Fitch veteran to helm stores and visual merchandising

James Roth has been appointed as SVP, head of stores & operations and visual merchandising at Gap, bringing to the US apparel giant nearly 24 years of experience from Abercrombie & Fitch. Roth announced his new position on LinkedIn, where he said: “Grateful for the teams and partners who’ve shaped the journey, and energised by the work ahead...

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Bernard Arnault reclaims top spot as France's wealthiest professional, according to Challenges

Paris - Bernard Arnault and his family, who control the luxury giant LVMH, have reclaimed the top spot in the annual ranking of French professional fortunes, published on Wednesday by Challenges magazine. The position was taken from them last year by the heirs of Hermès. Once the richest man on the planet, he is now significantly behind Elon...

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Nobody’s Child strengthens leadership team

British womenswear brand Nobody’s Child has named a new head of merchandising and interim head of retail, as it bolsters its leadership team. Jennie Clarke, who was with retailer Phase Eight for more than 13 years, has joined Nobody’s Child as head of merchandising. Clarke first joined as a merchandiser at Phase Eight in 2013 and progressed...

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Gymshark appoints new chief technology officer

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has appointed former Boden executive Shaun Perkinson as its new chief technology officer, succeeding John Douglas, who is retiring. Perkinson joins Gymshark from Saudi Arabia’s Al Waha Travel Retailer, where he served as chief technology officer from September 2025 to July 2026. Prior to that, he...

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Tory Burch names Klitos Teklos chief brand officer

American luxury fashion brand Tory Burch LLC has appointed Klitos Teklos as chief brand officer, a newly created role to lead the company’s global brand strategy. Teklos joins Tory Burch from Tēklos, the multidisciplinary brand architecture agency he founded in 2023. His clients have included The Row, Sol de Janeiro, and most recently, Gap Inc.,...

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H&M Group appoints company veteran as chief commercial officer

H&M Group has named Henrik Kroon as its new chief commercial officer. The appointment extends what has already been a long tenure for Kroon at the Swedish fashion giant, which he first joined back in 2010. Kroon announced his new role on LinkedIn, where he said: “I’m grateful for the opportunity and look forward to working alongside our talented...