The CFDA Appoints Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO
The trade body temporarily appointed Kuryk as it searches for a permanent replacement for former chief executive Steven Kolb, who resigned following a viral altercation with PETA protesters.

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Finnish content monetisation start-up Kiosked, which makes it easier for people to buy products that appear in online images or video clips, and whose clients include Nike, has raised $6.9 million in new funding.
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The trade body temporarily appointed Kuryk as it searches for a permanent replacement for former chief executive Steven Kolb, who resigned following a viral altercation with PETA protesters.
Hearst veteran John Wattiker joins the American fashion house as CMO on the heels of its acquisition from LVMH by WHP Global and G-III.
The niche perfume brand has been purchased by the new beauty operator created and backed by German investment firm Athos.
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
The trade deal covers an array of products, ranging from fois gras to cosmetics.
The comments by chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci come as the brand reportedly considers the possibility of LVMH, L’Oreal and EssilorLuxottica sharing the stake.
A new space called The Situation will host exhibitions and residencies and provide resources to Black, queer and other under-represented creatives.
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.