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Exclusive: The NFL’s Abercrombie Partnership Faces the Super Bowl Test

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz spoke to The Business of Fashion about their fashion strategy designed to deepen fandom and cultural relevance while expanding the league’s commercial playbook.


Retail

Ssense Owners Receive Court Approval to Buy Back Company

The closing of the transaction that will see the embattled e-tailer’s founders retain ownership is still pending regulatory approval, according to an internal memo viewed by BoF.


Workplace & Talent

Nike Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Employees

The EEOC is investigating the brand over claims of systemic racism against white employees, including through DEI programmes.


Media

T Magazine China Taps Shaway Yeh as Editor at Large

The appointment forms part of a partnership that will see Chinese publisher Huasheng Media support Yeh’s sustainability agency Yehyehyeh and jointly develop projects across Europe and Asia.


Beauty

Jane Lauder’s Husband Nominated as US Federal Reserve Chair

The nomination of Warsh, who is married to cosmetics heiress Jane Lauder, is seen as an attempt by the US president to curb the central bank’s independence.


Global Markets

Worldview | Venezuela’s Fashion Retailers Return to ‘Business as Usual’

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s plummeting footwear exports, Indonesian textiles and Chile’s department store giant.


Sports

Tracksmith Founder Passes CEO Baton to Converse Veteran

Matt Taylor, founder of the collegiate-inspired running brand will be succeeded by Jared Carver, Converse’s former CEO and president.


Beauty

Byoma Names Tara Loftis Global President and Chief Brand Officer

Loftis joins the UK skincare brand from Galderma, where she served as global brand president for the company’s dermatological portfolio.


Luxury

LVMH Investors Demand Clarity on Bernard Arnault Succession Plan

Shareholders of the French conglomerate are expressing growing concern over the lack of transparency regarding Bernard Arnault’s plan for succession.


Luxury

This Week: What Bernard Arnault Can and Can’t Tell Us About the State of Luxury

The world’s biggest luxury conglomerate reports fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, and CEO Bernard Arnault will give his annual, often market-moving press conference.


Luxury

Bottega Veneta’s CEO to Exit and Take Helm at Moncler

Leo Rongone kept up momentum at the Italian leather goods house through two designer transitions, onboarding Matthieu Blazy and Louise Trotter. Now he'll take on the role of group CEO at Moncler.


Luxury

TAG Heuer CEO Exits, Adding to LVMH Watches Woes

Antoine Pin has left the helm of LVMH’s biggest watch label, the group confirmed, increasing uncertainty at a watches division already buffeted by a challenging market ahead of the company’s Watch Week showcase in Milan.