Articles by Jan Schroder
Puma: Arne Arens appointed new chief commercial officer
German sportswear company Puma SE has filled another executive position. On Thursday, the company announced the appointment of Arne Arens as chief commercial officer (CCO). The 55-year-old Dutchman will assume his new role on November 15. According to a statement, he will be “responsible for Puma’s global sales organisation and go-to-market...
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Zegna Q3 revenue rises 8.9 percent bolstered by strong Americas and retail sales
The Italian fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna NV continued its growth trajectory in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year. According to preliminary figures published by the company on Thursday, group revenue for the period from July to September reached 433.8 million euros (485.9 million dollars). This represents an increase of 8.9 percent...
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SMCP: quarterly revenue falls by 1 percent
French fashion group SMCP recorded a decline in revenue in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year due to losses in its domestic market. This was revealed in an interim statement published on Thursday by the parent company of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac. From July to September, group revenue amounted to 291.4 million euros...
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Following Anta Sports investment: Dennis Tao is new chairman of Puma supervisory board
Following a fundamental change in its ownership structure, German sportswear company Puma has made a change at the top of its supervisory board. On Wednesday, the company announced the election of Dennis Tao as chairman of the board. According to the statement, the 50-year-old had been “appointed as a member of the supervisory board by the court...
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Salvatore Ferragamo reports revenue decline in third quarter
The Italian fashion group Salvatore Ferragamo SpA suffered another revenue decline in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year. This is according to the latest figures released by the company on Tuesday evening. Between July and September, group revenue totalled 207 million euros (232 million dollars). This represents a 6.2 percent decrease...
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Skechers: former Snipes CEO Dennis Schröder is new head of EMEA region
US footwear provider Skechers has a new head for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In a post on the business network Linkedin, Dennis Schröder announced that he has been working as general manager EMEA for the brand since the beginning of September. Trade magazine Textilwirtschaft (TW) had previously reported on the appointment....
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Debut in Berlin: Alo opens first store in Germany
US sportswear brand Alo has opened its first store in Germany in Berlin-Mitte. The yogawear specialist chose the popular shopping district of Hackescher Markt for its location. At Münzstraße 21-23, Alo now offers womenswear and menswear, footwear and accessories across an area of approximately 557 square metres. The move into Germany marks “a...
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Amer Sports promotes Michael Absmaier to president of Atomic
Ski brand Atomic, part of the sporting goods group Amer Sports Inc., is facing a leadership change. On Monday, the company announced that Michael Absmaier will take over as president of the label on January 1, 2027. He succeeds Wolfgang Mayrhofer, who will retire at the end of the year after more than four decades at Atomic. Absmaier himself has...
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Frasers group further increases its stake in Hugo Boss
British retail group Frasers Group plc has come one small step closer to a majority stake in the Metzingen-based fashion company Hugo Boss AG. On Monday, the German apparel provider stated in a regulatory filing that Frasers Group had increased its stake from just under 47.9 percent to 48.8 percent. At the same time, however, the retailer...
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18Ply: Oui Group launches new knitwear brand
The Munich-based clothing supplier Oui Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG is expanding its portfolio with a new knitwear brand. On Tuesday, the company announced the launch of the label “18Ply – a knitter's project”. It will be launched for the autumn/winter 2027/28 season. Orders will open next January. According to the Oui Group, the new brand stands for “...
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