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Marketing

PR Firm BPCM Names New Leadership

Co-founders Vanessa von Bismarck and Carrie Ellen Phillips have appointed chief-of-staff Nancy Cuocci and global managing director Victor de Vita as partners.


Sports

Nike Is In Its ‘Middle Innings,’ But Is The Home Stretch Close?

Elliott Hill continued to preach patience as Nike reported another quarter of modest growth and set its agenda for 2026.


Luxury

LVMH Names Laura Burdese CEO of Bulgari

Long-time Bulgari CEO Babin will remain chairman of the Roman jeweller and CEO of Bulgari Hotels, and continue to oversee LVMH’s watches unit.


Beauty

Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update

This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.


Sports

Activist Investor Takes Over $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon

Elliott Management has acquired a stake of over $1 billion in the activewear brand and is lining up a potential CEO candidate to take over after Calvin McDonald’s departure.


Luxury

Chanel Taps Aegon’s Top HR Executive for Luxury Company Role

Elisabetta Caldera has been named global chief people and organisation officer starting next month.


Beauty

Report: Coty CEO and Chair to Exit in Leadership Shake-Up

The Financial Times reported on Friday that chief executive Sue Nabi and the company's chair, Peter Harf, are set to exit the company as part of an overhaul led by controlling shareholder JAB Holdings.


Direct-to-Consumer

Rothy’s New Chief Executive Wants To Extend Its Winning Streak

The shoemaker’s president and finance chief, Dayna Quanbeck, spoke to The Business of Fashion about her plans for the brand once she transitions to the top role in January.


Sports

Salomon’s Plan to Grow in Running and Fashion

Gorpcore is over, says CEO Guillaume Meyzenq. Can the Amer Sports-backed brand keep growing its fashion footprint while maintaining its credibility in performance running?


Retail

How to Launch a Fashion Brand in 2026

A new generation of startups is launching amid a lack of investor funding, a weaker multi-brand retail landscape and a broken supply chain. To beat the odds, they’re going even more niche to attract and retain overstimulated consumers.


Retail

FWRD Names Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as Fashion Director

The Revolve-owned retailer is doubling down on its celebrity-led strategy, adding Huntington-Whiteley to its executive ranks as it looks to widen its lead in the luxury e-tail market.


Sports

Nike Is Restructuring — Again

Elliott Hill is continuing to build out his vision for Nike with yet another round of C-Suite changes, but can that vision be a bit more solidified for 2026?