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South Korean outlet operator E-Land to issue IPO

One of the largest South Korean retailers, outlet mall operator E-Land, has announced it will push for a pre-initial public offering (IPO) of the group's fashion business unit as part of efforts to cut debt. This is not the first attempt to take E-Land public, as earlier this summer, in June, the company had to postpone the listing of its retail...

Report

K-Swiss names brand president

Multi-brand lifestyle and fashion company K-Swiss Global Brands, owners of K-Swiss, Palladium, PLDM, OTZ Shoes, SUPRA Footwear and KR3W Denim Co, has named Barney Waters as brand president of K-Swiss. Waters moves from his previous role as chief marketing officer of K-Swiss Global Brands to become brand president of K-Swiss, where a statement...

Apparel

K-Swiss appoints new board

American sportswear brand K-Swiss has confirmed a new board following the merger with South Korean E.Land. Effective immediately, the global executive team has appointed Truman Kim as chairman, while Larry Remington assumes the role of president and CEO. Remington formerly president of sister brand Palladium and in his new role he replaces...