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Nike names Cimarron Nix as chief sustainability officer

US sportswear giant Nike has promoted Cimarron Nix to the role of chief sustainability officer. Nix, who has already been with the company for over nine years, is due to relocate for the role, moving to Nike’s Oregon headquarters. The appointment was reportedly announced in an internal email from chief operating officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy,...

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Abraham Ortuño appointed new global creative director of Camper

Madrid – Here is a tightened, more punchy version of the copy tailored for a UK/US fashion editorial or trade publication (e.g., Vogue Business, Drapers, or Hypebeast). MADRID – Majorcan footwear icon Camper has named Paris-based, Alicante-born designer Abraham Ortuño as its new Global Creative Director. Ortuño, the founder of independent label...

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Antler promotes Kirsty Glenne to chief executive officer of ATRB group

UK heritage luggage label Antler has appointed its managing director, Kirsty Glenne, to the position of chief executive officer of ATRB, a newly formed house of brands overseeing Antler, Paravel, and Nere. The leadership transition, effective March 5, 2026, marks the evolution of the 110-year-old company into a multi-brand global entity...

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REI Co-op names Kim Waldmann as chief commercial officer

US outdoor retailer REI Co-op has appointed Kim Waldmann as its chief commercial officer. Waldmann, who will take up the role from March 9, has been tasked with bringing together elements of the company’s ecosystem across stores, e-commerce and operations. She joins REI from Foot Locker, where she most recently served as global chief customer...

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Primark interim CEO takes up position permanently

Eoin Tonge, the interim chief executive officer of budget retail giant Primark, has been appointed to the helm position permanently, confirming media speculation that had been circulating last week. The news was confirmed by the retailer’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), which said Tonge would be taking up the role with immediate...

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Collective denounces online sale of Epstein-associated clothing

The Mouv'Enfants collective on Wednesday denounced the sale of clothing associated with Jeffrey Epstein on online platforms, demanding that their sale be banned. Navy half-zip sweatshirts embroidered with the initials JEE (Jeffrey Edward Epstein) were found on Etsy, Vinted, AliExpress and eBay. They are replicas of a garment worn by the sex...

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Petri Alava joins Haelixa's board to support growth

Haelixa, the Swiss pioneer in DNA-based traceability and product authentication, has announced that Petri Alava, founder and former chief executive of Infinited Fiber Company, has joined its board of directors to reinforce the company’s next phase of growth. Alava led Infinited Fiber Company through a decade-long journey from breakthrough...

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Unspun names former The North Face executive as CEO

US-founded B-corp-certified apparel technology company Unspun has appointed former The North Face and Boardriders executive Arne Arens as its new chief executive officer, as it looks to accelerate the shift from offshore overproduction to US-based manufacturing. Arens, who has decades of experience leading global consumer apparel brands, has...

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Alexandra Winokur appointed deputy CEO of LVMH North America

French luxury group LVMH and Michael Burke, chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH Americas, have announced the appointment of Alexandra Winokur as deputy CEO of LVMH North America. The appointment is effective as of March 2, 2026. Winokur transitions to this key leadership role following her successful tenure as president of the Americas...

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Tricker’s enters new era: Roberto Menichetti appointed creative director following stake acquisition

Tricker's now has an Italian touch, with Roberto Menichetti appointed as its creative director. The decision follows a joint investment in the company by James Fayed, chairman of Turnbull & Asser, and Menichetti. They have acquired a majority stake through their investment vehicle, Blu Heartknot Uk Ltd. "Tricker's has an extraordinary history,...

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Dr. Martens chief product officer Adam Meek announces departure

Dr. Martens Chief Product Officer Adam Meek has announced his departure following a transformative four-year tenure. During his time with the heritage label, Meek oversaw global design, development, and innovation, leading a strategic shift from a product-centric model to a consumer-led approach. Under his leadership, the brand focused on...

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Who was the founder of River Island, Bernard Lewis?

Bernard Lewis passed away at the weekend at the age of 100. According to reports, the influential British businessman and founder of retail chain River Island was surrounded by his family in his final hours. Lewis’ interest in retail was established in his youth, when his family owned a fruit and veg stall that he eventually transitioned into a...