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Video: ex-CEO of Victoria's Secret shares her secret of success

During a talk in the University of Texas, Sharen Turney, shares the story of her journey through the retail world to become the female CEO of a lingerie superpower. Source: Youtube, University of Texas

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AAFA CEO Welcomes Trilateral NAFTA

American Apparel & Footwear Association President and CEO Rick Helfenbein welcomed the announcement that NAFTA would continue to be a trilateral agreement in a statement today. “This shows that all three countries recognize the importance of the trilateral trading arrangement that has been fostered and supported by NAFTA during the past 24...

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Mothercare CEO exit's role as David Wood takes charge

London - Mark Newton-Jones, the CEO of maternity and babywear retailer Mothercare has stepped from his role at the company after four years, as the British company named industry veteran David Wood its new CEO. Effective immediately, Wood's appointment at Mothercare sees the retailer bring in fresh leadership to help complete its transformation...

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Mexx goes back to basics after a turbulent 10 years

Amsterdam - Mexx is set to embark on a new chapter. The brand officially relaunched under new ownership last week, presenting its new look and a new strategy. Leo Cantagalli, former Mexx man, has returned and stands at the helm of the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. FashionUnited spoke with him to learn more on his vision for the...

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Coty taps Coach Europe CEO as Senior VP

London - Coty, leading beauty firm, has named the former president and CEO of Coach Europe, Andrew Stanleick, as its Senior Vice President for Coty Consumer Beauty Europe. He is set to begin his new role today and will be working from Coty’s offices in Geneva, according to a report from WWD. Stanleick will be reporting directly to the President...

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Tiger of Sweden appoints Hans-Christian Meyer as CEO

London - Tiger of Sweden has appointed Hans-Christian Meyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from September 1, 2017. The appointment comes as the Scandinavian tailoring brand continues to expand its presence across the globe and strengthen its position in the international fashion market. In his new role, Meyer is set to report...

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Clarks taps Mike Shearwood as its new CEO

London - British footwear retailer Clarks has tapped Mike Shearwood, former Chief Executive Officer of Karen Millen as its new CEO. His appointment at the footwear retailers comes after a turbulent year, which saw Clarks sailing with a permanent leader. Both Clarks former CEO Melissa Potter, and CFO Robin Beacham, left their roles respectively...

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Proenza Schoulder taps Judd Crane as CEO

London - Judd Crane, the former director of women's wear and accessories at Selfridges, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Proenza Schouler. He is set to succeed Ron Frasch, who has been serving the label as interim CEO since last June, reports WWD. An official announcement regarding his appointment is set to be made sometime this...

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Debenhams appoints Amazon’s Sergio Bucher as CEO

London - British department store group Debenhams has appointed Sergio Bucher, VP Fashion Europe at Amazon’s fashion division as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will join the team at Debenhams this October and succeed Michael Sharp, Chief Executive, who will step down from his role at the board on June 24, according to the leaving...

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Adidas appoints Kasper Rorsted to succeed Herbert Hainer as CEO

The search for a new leader has finally come to an end for German sportswear giant adidas, as the group has named Kasper Rorsted as its successor to its long-standing Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Hainer. "Kasper Rorsted is a passionate runner, skier and football fan. Therefore I am convinced that, together with the top management of the...

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Mike Shearwood steps down from role as CEO at Karen Millen

Karen Millen is down one Chief Executive, as Mike Shearwood has left the company after plans for a management buyout were cancelled. His departure from the contemporary women's wear label comes with little warning as Karen Millen confirmed it is "disappointed to announce the departure by mutual agreement of CEO Mike Shearwood," in a press...

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Jack Wills founder returns as CEO and calls off IPO

Peter Williams, the founder of and former chief executive of preppy, English brand Jack Wills, is set to take over his former role as the current CEO Wendy Backer exits the role, with immediate effect. His return comes as the label revealed its board and shareholders cancelled plans of float on the London Stock Exchange. Peter Williams returns...