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Misto Holdings founder Gene Yoon transitions to honorary chairman

South Korean brand portfolio company Misto Holdings has announced that founder and chairman Gene Yoon has transitioned to the role of honorary chairman. The move is part of a planned leadership succession strategy aimed at strengthening corporate governance and supporting the long-term growth of the group. The transition marks the formal...

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The Children’s Place announces major leadership overhaul to drive transformation

US children’s specialty retailer The Children’s Place has unveiled a series of executive appointments and organizational changes aimed at accelerating its strategic transformation. The moves, effective March 2, 2026, establish a new operating model focused on operational rigor and an enhanced customer experience. Muhammad Umair, president and...

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Wolford promotes Marco Pozzo to CEO

Austrian apparel provider Wolford has appointed a new chief executive officer. The company, which is part of the Chinese fashion group Lanvin Group, announced on Wednesday that its supervisory board has appointed Marco Pozzo as CEO and chairman of the executive board, effective March 1. Pozzo has gained management experience at renowned...

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EMEA managing director Olivier Motteau exits Clarks

Olivier Motteau, the managing director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at British footwear brand Clarks, has announced his departure from the company. Motteau shared the news of his exit via the professional social networking platform LinkedIn after nearly four years at the helm of the region. The executive joined the...

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Jean-Claude Jitrois prepares for future with dual creative director appointments

French designer Jean-Claude Jitrois, an internationally renowned master of leather, has appointed two creative directors to “write the next chapter” for his brand. Jitrois will retain artistic direction, he told to AFP on Wednesday. “I turned 82 on January 10; we must prepare for the future. The future is youth,” Jitrois added, wishing to open “...

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Capri Holdings appoints Tyler Reddien as CFO and COO

Tyler Reddien has been appointed as both chief financial officer and chief operating officer at American fashion group Capri Holdings. Reddien will start in the position on March 30, 2026, according to the press release. Reddien previously served as CFO at The Body Shop. His prior experience includes various financial roles at Natura & Co...

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Roots names Rosie Pouzar as chief commercial officer

Canadian premium outdoor lifestyle brand Roots has named Rosie Pouzar as its chief commercial officer to accelerate its strategy to “unlock new areas of growth”. The appointment expands Pouzar’s responsibilities following her tenure as head of omnichannel growth. Meghan Roach, president and chief executive officer at Roots, said in a statement:...

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Bare Necessities appoints Salima Popatia as president

US intimate apparel e-commerce platform Bare Necessities, a division of Israeli textile manufacturer Delta Galil Industries, has announced the appointment of Salima Popatia as president. The appointment is effective immediately. Popatia assumes the role to oversee day-to-day operations and commercial strategy. Her primary focus will involve...

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Pandora names new MD of Northern Europe

Jewellery specialist Pandora has named David Boynton as its new managing director of Northern Europe. The appointment marks a return to an executive role for Boynton, who had previously served as chief executive officer of The Body Shop for over five years. Boynton has also been at the helm of Charles Tyrwhitt, cosmetics brand L’Occitane and...

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Dan Sablon takes over creative direction at Zadig&Voltaire

French brand Zadig&Voltaire has appointed Dan Sablon as its new creative director. Sablon takes over the creative direction with immediate effect from brand founder and owner Thierry Gillier, Zadig&Voltaire announced on Tuesday. Gillier had held this role since the beginning of 2024. He succeeded Cecilia Bönström, who had been in the role since...

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British co-founder of fashion giant Asos dies in Thai balcony fall

A British co-founder of online fast fashion retail giant Asos has died in Thailand after falling from a high-rise balcony, police said on Friday. Quentin Griffiths, 58, fell from the 17th floor of an apartment building in the seaside resort city of Pattaya on February 9, local law enforcement told AFP. "The motive is still being investigated,"...

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Stella McCartney named ambassador of King Charles III’s Sustainable Markets Initiative

British designer Stella McCartney has been appointed as an ambassador of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). The organisation, founded by King Charles III in 2020, strives for the goal of bringing key industry stakeholders together to accelerate private-sector progress towards a circular fashion industry. The appointment builds on...