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Converse names Nike veteran as new CEO

The president and chief executive officer of Converse, Jared Carver, has announced his departure from the footwear brand. He will be succeeded by Aaron Cain, a veteran at Converse’s parent company Nike. This is according to an internal memo, which was originally seen and reported on by Bloomberg and Reuters. FashionUnited has contacted Nike and...

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Eva Gallego to lead Mango Woman

Fashion company Mango has announced the appointment of Eva Gallego as the new global director of Mango Woman. Gallego is set to join the company in September, where she will be tasked with continuing to advance the development of Mango's women's line and its distinctive value proposition. This strategic appointment is aligned with the fashion...

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Vuori taps former Fabletics executive as global president

Californian activewear brand Vuori has named Ashley Kechter its new global president. She joins the company from Fabletics, where she had served as global brand president for over two years. Her appointment was announced via Vuori’s LinkedIn page, where it was also revealed that Edward Lee would assume the role of chief legal officer and...

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The Body Shop CEO exits, successor named

One year after his appointment, Charles Denton is stepping down as chief executive officer of The Body Shop. Denton joined the company weeks before it was rescued from administration by a consortium led by British entrepreneur Mike Jatania, who will now take up the helm position as Denton’s successor. The news was announced on Denton’s LinkedIn...

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Hermès heirs top French fortune ranking in 2025, dethroning Arnault

Paris - The Hermès heirs benefited from the luxury group's strong stock market performance in 2025. This allowed them to take the top spot in the annual ranking of French professional fortunes. The ranking was published on Wednesday by Challenges magazine. They dethroned Bernard Arnault and his family. Since the start of 2025, Hermès has shown...

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Rack Room Shoes promotes Brian Burnett and Molly Hartney

American footwear retailer Rack Room Shoes has promoted two key executives in its leadership team as it looks to realign its merchandising and digital strategies to “navigate the evolving retail landscape” for continued growth. Brian Burnett, senior vice president, general merchandise manager has been promoted to chief merchandising officer. In...

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1stDibs names new chief marketing and product officer

1stDibs, the online marketplace for sellers and makers of vintage, antique and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewellery, watches and fashion, has named Bradford Shellhammer as its new chief marketing officer and chief product officer. Spellhammer, who will join the company next month, will oversee the company’s product, marketing...

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Wolverine Worldwide appoints Cheryl Abel-Hodges and Jack Boyle to board

Wolverine Worldwide announced the appointment of Cheryl Abel-Hodges and Jack Boyle to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2025. Tom Long, chairman of the board for Wolverine Worldwide, expressed his enthusiasm for the new additions, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Cheryl and Jack to the Board. They have extensive experience in...

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LVMH Reinstates Michael Burke to lead Americas as focus shifts West

LVMH has appointed Michael Burke as Chairman and CEO of LVMH Americas, marking a high-profile return for one of Bernard Arnault’s most trusted lieutenants. Burke will oversee North and Latin American operations, including key brands like Tiffany & Co., Marc Jacobs, and Sephora, as well as growing real estate interests in the U.S. Once thought to...

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Fair Harbor co-founders step back, new CEO appointed

The co-founders of B Corp-certified Fair Harbor are taking a step back from their roles, appointing a new leadership to oversee the eco-conscious brand in their stead. On LinkedIn, Jake Danehy, who had helmed Fair Harbor as chief executive officer since founding it in 2014, announced his intention to step back into the role of chairman. In his...

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Drumohr names first creative director

Drumohr, the Italian knitwear specialist with a heritage dating back to 1770 in the Scottish Highlands, has named Massimiliano Giornetti as its first-ever creative director. In a statement on LinkedIn, Drumohr said that Giornetti, former creative director of Salvatore Ferragamo, brings “extraordinary experience in the world of international...

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Steve Madden merchandising chief resigns

The chief merchandising officer for footwear brand Steve Madden has resigned from the company. Karla Frieders officially stepped down from the position on June 30, a regulatory filing has revealed. According to a statement, Frieders exited the role “voluntarily”, citing “personal reasons”. The company noted that her departure was not the result...