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CMP appoints new European sales director for footwear and gear

Italian outdoor brand CMP, part of the F.lli Campagnolo group, has named Fred Gregarek as its European sales director for footwear and gear to expand its international reach. Gregarek, who has experience in international sales in the footwear, outdoor, and accessories markets, has been brought on to expand CMP’s presence in Europe and will be...

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Gap founder Doris Fisher dies

Doris Fisher, who co-founded the American ready-to-wear brand Gap with her husband in 1969, died on Saturday. She revolutionised the way clothing was sold. Doris Fisher “passed away peacefully in San Francisco, surrounded by her family, at the age of 94,” the group said in a statement on Monday. It added that she is survived by three children,...

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“The day profit comes first, we die”: Inside Andreas von der Heide’s unlikely playbook

In the bustling hub of the Les Deux headquarters—what Andreas Christian von der Heide calls his 'playground'—two worlds quietly meet. On his desk lies a green Moleskine, filled with fragments of ideas. But beneath this creative instinct of a man who built a brand now spanning 150 employees across multiple markets from a single white t-shirt,...

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SMCP appoints Linda Li as president and CEO for North America

French accessible luxury group SMCP has announced the appointment of Linda Li as president and chief executive officer (CEO) for North America. Li succeeds Ida Simonsen, who has decided to depart the company to pursue other opportunities. The group expressed its gratitude to Simonsen for her contributions to the development of North American...

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Mathilde Robard of Centre Commercial: “This job requires great emotional intelligence”

If one job in fashion reigns supreme with emotional intelligence, this is it. Far from the clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To create a multifaceted portrait of this hands-on profession, FashionUnited spoke with those who view sales as an opportunity for fulfilment and...

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Fashion brand Superdry co-founder convicted of rape

The co-founder of British fashion brand Superdry, James Holder, was convicted of rape Friday by a court in southwest England. Holder was one of the co-founders of Superdry in 2003. The streetwear brand was delisted from the London Stock Exchange in 2024 after announcing a drop in sales and has rebranded as Superdry & Co. A jury found Holder, 54,...

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Aeffe: chief financial officer Rocco Bennici resigns

Yesterday, in a statement, Aeffe spa, the luxury company listed on the Euronext Milan market of the Italian Stock Exchange, announced that Rocco Bennici, chief financial officer, head of financial reporting and investor relations, has resigned. His resignation is effective from June 9, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. Aeffe owns...

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The Lycra Company appoints Alistair Williamson as VP of product sustainability

Fibre producer The Lycra Company has appointed Alistair Williamson as vice president of product sustainability, according to a company press release. In this role, he will oversee initiatives that reduce the environmental impact of products, innovations and the company's operations. Williamson has 40 years of experience in the textile fibre and...

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Puma appoints former Hugo Boss CEO Mark Langer as chief financial officer

German sportswear provider Puma SE not only presented its latest quarterly figures on Thursday but also filled a key position. The Herzogenaurach-based company announced that Mark Langer will take over the position of chief financial officer (CFO) on May 1. He replaces Markus Neubrand, who is stepping down as chief financial officer with...

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A guerrilla poster campaign against Jeff Bezos at the Met Gala hits New York

New York - Posters have appeared on the streets and subways of New York calling for a boycott of the Met Gala, scheduled for May 4, due to Jeff Bezos' involvement in its organisation. The choice of the Amazon founder, who has grown closer to Donald Trump, and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos as sponsors and honorary chairs is “a total lack of tact”...

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Karlijn Hendriks, head of HR at Hunkemöller: “A little friction can be a good thing”

How important are people to Hunkemöller? “A designer will say ‘no product, no sales’; a property specialist ‘no stores, no shop window’; and marketing ‘no customers, no turnover’. Without the right people in the office and in the stores, however, absolutely nothing happens,” says Karlijn Hendriks, CHRO of Hunkemöller. “I firmly believe that...

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The Very Group confirms Edward Fry as permanent CFO

The Very Group has appointed Edward Fry as its permanent chief financial officer, following a period in the role on an interim basis. Fry has served as interim CFO since September 2025, having previously been group finance director. During that time, he played a key role in major developments for the business, including its change of ownership...