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Lisa Butler departs Jigsaw shortly after appointment

British fashion retailer Jigsaw's global retail director, Lisa Butler has announced her departure, only weeks after she joined the company. Butler, who previously held leadership positions at British footwear brand Russell & Bromley and British beauty label Trinny London, shared the news of her resignation via a social media post. The executive...

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Joseph Ribkoff names new CEO amid strategic relaunch

Canadian fashion brand Joseph Ribkoff has announced a strategic relaunch, alongside the appointment of Stephen Belfer as chief executive officer, signalling a new phase of global growth and digital development. The relaunch reflects a renewed direction for the heritage label, with a focus on modernising its brand identity, expanding e-commerce...

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StockX appoints Sam Lerer as chief financial officer

US resale platform StockX has announced the permanent appointment of Sam Lerer as chief financial officer. Lerer has served as interim CFO and strategic advisor at the Detroit-based company since July 2025. During his interim tenure, Lerer was instrumental in strengthening the financial operations of the business. His work focused on enhancing...

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The minds behind Skims and Good American: Who are Jens and Emma Grede?

Celebrity brands are not a new phenomenon, yet in the present day, their size rivals traditional conglomerates, competing through scalable models fuelled by the monetisation of star power and social influence. Husband-and-wife team Jens and Emma Grede have become major players in this world, operating behind the scenes to prove that reach and...

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Oakley: Former Givenchy designer Matthew Williams becomes creative director

Matthew M. Williams has been appointed creative director of Oakley. The former Givenchy designer will be responsible for Apparel, Footwear and Accessories (AFA), the California-based eyewear brand announced on Thursday. In his new role, Williams will develop the apparel, accessory and footwear categories in both the sports and lifestyle sectors....

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Paul Smith promotes Sean Baker to chief brand officer

British luxury label Paul Smith has appointed Sean Baker as its chief brand officer. Baker, who has spent over 13 years with the company, transitions into the newly created executive role from his previous position as director of brand and communications. The appointment marks a strategic shift for the independent fashion house as it seeks to...

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Mulberry appoints Christopher Kane as creative director of RTW

British heritage brand Mulberry has named Christopher Kane as the creative director of a women’s ready-to-wear collection set to be unveiled in September. The line will then become available in store and online from January 2027. The appointment marks a return to the seasonal clothing category for Mulberry, which had previously supplied clothing...

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On announces leadership restructure following record 2025 sales

Swiss sportswear brand On has unveiled an updated organizational structure as it prepares for a new phase of global expansion. The changes, effective May 1, 2026, are designed to align founder-led strategy more closely with operational execution following a fiscal year where annual net sales exceeded 3 billion Swiss francs (3.80 billion...

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KnitWell Group names Sarah Evans as chief human resources officer

US retail collective KnitWell Group has appointed Sarah Evans as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). Evans joins the executive committee to lead human resources operations across the company’s portfolio of eight American apparel brands. In her new capacity, Evans will manage all human resources functions, including talent strategy,...

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Chidi Onwudike appointed chief operating officer at Depop

London-based circular fashion marketplace Depop has officially appointed Chidi Onwudike as its new chief operating officer (COO). Onwudike, who previously served as the company’s vice president of strategy & customer experience, announced the promotion via LinkedIn as she prepares to return to the workforce following maternity leave. Expressing...

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Brian Sharples joins eBay board of directors

The US e-commerce leader eBay has announced the appointment of Brian Sharples to its board of directors, effective March 20, 2026. Following this addition, the board of the California-based company now comprises 12 directors, 11 of whom maintain independent status. Sharples enters the role with extensive experience in scaling technology-driven...

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Elodie Janse (HR Omoda and Assem): “Not everything needs to be put into policy”

When asked what her work day looks like, Elodie Janse, HR manager at Dutch fashion and shoe retailers Omoda and Assem, laughs: “My husband sometimes asks that too.” “It strongly depends on what we as a company are working on at that moment.” This quarter, the agenda includes the integration of a recent acquisition of Dutch fashion retailer Mijn...