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Under Armour and Stephen Curry launch Curry Brand

Dec 9, 2020 / United States
The Baltimore-based sportswear brand in partnership with three-time NBA champion and two-time Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry, announced the creation and launch of the Curry Brand

Tapestry: Pam Lifford and Thomas R. Greco join Board of Directors

Dec 9, 2020 / United States
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced that Pam Lifford and Tom Greco have been appointed to Tapestry’s Board of Directors. This brings the Board Membership to Ten

Longchamp President Philippe Cassegrain dies

Dec 3, 2020 / France
The creator of the iconic Le Pliage bag, Longchamp's historic President, was 83 years old and did not resist to complications related to COVID-19

Caleres names Jay Schmidt President

Dec 3, 2020 / United States
The St. Louis-based footwear group announced several transformational changes to its leadership structure with the aim to align with its strategic direction, while accelerating its growth initiatives

Genesco announces appointment of interim CFO

Dec 2, 2020 / United States
The Nashville-based group has announced that Thomas A. George is joining the company as Senior Vice President-Finance and Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective from the 14th of December. He succeeds Melvin G. Tucker, who resigned last month

LVMH names Chris de Lapuente new CEO of Selective Retailing

Nov 30, 2020 / France
The French-based luxury giant has named Chris de Lapuente as the new Chairman and CEO of LVMH's division of Selective Retailing, effective from January onwards

J.Crew Group appoints Libby Wadle as Chief Executive Officer

Nov 26, 2020 / United States
In her new functions Libby Wadle will oversee J.Crew and J.Crew Factory in addition to her current leadership responsibilities at Madewell. Jan Singer, who was previously J.Crew Group's CEO, is pursuing other endeavours

H&M Group names Leyla Ertur as new Head of Sustainability

Nov 13, 2020 / Sweden
From the 1st of January 2021 onwards, Leyla will take over from Anna Gedda who has led the company’s sustainability initiatives since 2014 and who will take on a new role as Head of Steering and Strategic Planning at H&M Group

Caleres names Michael Edwards President of Famous Footwear

Nov 12, 2020 / United States
Michael Edwards will replace Molly Adams, who resigned her position, effective from the 20th of November onwards to pursue an opportunity outside the organization

Speedo appoints new Global Brand Director

Nov 4, 2020 / United Kingdom
Pentland Brands, the group owning Speedo, has appointed Kev McFadyen as the new Global Brand Director for the brand known for being a key player in swimming accessories

Genesco announces departure of CFO

Nov 3, 2020 / United States
The Nashville-based group announced that Melvin G. Tucker, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned his position, effective from the 27th of November, in order to pursue an opportunity outside of the company

Genesco appoints John F. Lambros to its Board of Directors

Oct 29, 2020 / United States
Lambros is President of GCA-US, a global investment bank. He serves as the head of GCA's digital media banking practice and is a member of its board of directors and executive committee. With this appointment Genesco's board now has eight members

Joanne Crevoiserat is Tapestry's new CEO

Oct 28, 2020 / United States
The New York-based house of luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joanne Crevoiserat as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately

Prada appoints Malika Savell Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

Oct 23, 2020 / North America
After Chanel, Gucci and Kering, it is Prada's turn to create a position as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Malika Savell has been appointed to the position in Prada North America

Amy Hunter is Caleres new Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Oct 21, 2020 / United States
The St. Louis-based company has announced Amy Hunter will join the company as Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective from today
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