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Joëlle Grunberg named President of North America for Tory Burch

Tory Burch LLC today announced the appointment of Joëlle Grunberg as President of North America, effective November 10. In this role, she will be responsible for the brand’s Retail, E-commerce and Wholesale operations in the region. She joins the brand from McKinsey & Company, and will be based in New York, reporting to Chief Executive Officer...

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Friar Tux Appoints Industry Veteran Scott Norris as President

Friar Tux, the family-owned formalwear company with more than 50 years of heritage, today announced the appointment of Scott Norris as President. The leadership transition marks a significant milestone as the company accelerates growth and innovation. Norris is a veteran of the men’s apparel and retail industry with more than two decades of...

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Kaws joins Uniqlo as first Artist In Residence

International clothing retailer Uniqlo announced today that KAWS, the contemporary artist known for his signature style subverting pop culture, has joined Uniqlo as its first Artist In Residence. In this new role, KAWS will bolster initiatives within the Uniqlo philosophy of Art For All through art events in Uniqlo stores worldwide and with the...

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Maximilien Abadie is appointed Deputy CEO of Lectra

Lectra, a leading provider of industrial intelligence technology solutions to players in fashion, automotive and furniture, announces the appointment of Maximilien Abadie as Deputy CEO, effective July 1, 2025. In this new role, Maximilien Abadie will oversee the Group's SaaS activities, with a focus on accelerating their development. Maximilien...

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Liz Hershfield named CCI executive director

Fashion industry veteran and sustainability expert Liz Hershfield will lead Cotton Council International (CCI), the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America (NCC), as its new Executive Director. Hershfield succeeds Bruce Atherley, who retired at the end of March. “Strong leadership and innovative strategies are essential to...

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Leanne Forster named Global Director of Brand & Communications at Barbour

Leanne Forster Named Global Director of Brand & Communications at Barbour Barbour has appointed Leanne Forster as its new Global Director of Brand & Communications, as announced in a recent LinkedIn post. With over a decade of experience in premium fashion marketing and communications, Forster steps into the role to lead the brand’s global...

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SNIPES USA Appoints Kelley Walton as New Chief Marketing Officer

SNIPES, one of the leading sneaker and streetwear retailers in the United States and Europe, appoints Kelley Walton as the new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the US market. In her role, she holds full strategic authority and budget responsibility for all marketing activities at SNIPES in the United States, overseeing every aspect from brand...

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AAFA Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors Leadership

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced its Board of Directors leadership for the 2025-2026 term, alongside the election and re-election of board members, at the 2025 AAFA Executive Summit. Halide Alagöz of Ralph Lauren Corporation has been confirmed as Chair, with Joe Preston of New Balance Athletics, Inc. serving as...

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NCTO announces former USTR chief textiles and apparel negotiator Katherine White as vice president of policy

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine White as the organization’s new Vice President of Policy, effective February 18, 2025. As Vice President of Policy at NCTO, Katherine White will work on critical policy priorities to the U.S. textile industry and provide expertise and support...

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Fjällräven Appoints Tina Rolén as Marketing Director

Fjällräven, the iconic Swedish outdoor brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Rolén as Global Marketing Director, effective January 20, 2025. Tina succeeds Alexander Matt, who has played a key role in Fjällräven’s growth and success over the past several years. Alexander will remain with the company during a transition period...

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Proenza Schouler Announces the Appointment of Shira Suveyke Snyder as Chief Executive Officer

Proenza Schouler is pleased to announce the appointment of Shira Suveyke Snyder as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 16th. Shira will succeed Kay Hong who has served in the role since 2018 and will remain on the Board of Directors. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Shira to Proenza Schouler. Shira is a world class executive who...

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Richard Price, Managing Director of Clothing & Home at M&S, joins the Refined Networks board as Non-Executive Director

Refined Networks, the global platform for cross-border digital commerce, is delighted to welcome Richard Price to its Board of Directors. The non-executive appointment comes at a time of rapid expansion for Refined Networks. Since 2021, the company has partnered with over 40 international fashion brands to launch them cross-border on leading...