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Frasers Group increases stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50%

Oct 30, 2026 / United Kingdom
Hugo Boss will become a subsidiary of British retailer Frasers Group after the latter increased its stake in the company to more than 50%, strengthening its position as Hugo Boss’s majority shareholder

Hector Muelas named Chief Brand Creative Officer at Louis Vuitton

Oct 29, 2026 / France
Former Tiffany & Co. Chief Brand and Creative Officer, Hector Muelas, will take on a newly created role at Louis Vuitton. He will oversee the house’s image across campaigns, content, and creative communications

Puma appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Oct 28, 2026 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear brand has appointed Arne Arens as Chief Commercial Officer. He joins Puma the apparel technology company Unspun, where he was CEO

Zalando appoints Tom Christenson as SVP to drive B2B growth

Oct 23, 2026 / Germany
The Germany-based online fashion retailer has appointed Tom Christenson as Senior Vice President to further advance its B2B business in the areas of logistics, software and services

Join the 15th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Oct 20, 2026 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Mango promotes Marlies Hersbach to Chief People Officer

Oct 16, 2026 / Spain
The Spain-based company has promoted Marlies Hersbach, who is currently Chief Online and Customer Officer, to the position of Chief People Officer with effect from January 2027

Join the 15th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Oct 12, 2026 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Golden Goose appoints new Chief Consumer Officer

Oct 8, 2026 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company has appointed Giorgio Belloli as Chief Consumer Officer. He succeeds Danilo Piarulli, who left the company earlier this year

Mango appoints new Chief Retail Officer

Sep 29, 2026 / Spain
The Spain-based fashion retailer has appointed Katarzyna Niemirowicz-Majtas (Kasia) as Chief Retail Officer. She will oversee the company’s global retail and commercial operations

Capri Holdings appoints Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer

Sep 23, 2026 / United States
The parent company of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo has appointed Catherine So as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer. She joins Capri Holdings from Tiffany & Co

JD Sports strengthens leadership team

Sep 18, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sportswear retailer has appointed John Mersho as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JD fascia in North America and Mike Grimes as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the group

Kering promotes Sophie Maddaloni to General Secretary

Sep 17, 2026 / France
The luxury group has appointed Sophie Maddaloni as General Secretary of the Group, placing her on the Executive Committee and giving her oversight of the legal, control, audit and security functions

Dr. Martens appoints former Burberry executive as Global Customer Director

Sep 16, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Katie Morton as its new Global Customer Director. Through this, Dr. Martens aims to strengthen its consumer-centric approach on a global scale

Azzas 2154 plans split into Arezzo&Co and SOMA

Sep 9, 2026 / Brazil
The Brazilian fashion group Arezzo & Co has announced plans to reorganise its businesses into two independent listed companies, Arezzo & Co and Soma. The former is set to concentrate the group’s Shoes & Bags operations

Dr. Martens strengthens global product team

Sep 8, 2026 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Isadora Versiani as Global Product Design Director and Nadia Svensson as Global Merchandising and Product Director
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