On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
leadership
Retail
Victoria’s Secret Plus-Size Brand Founder Is Out as Sales Lag
Christine Vellani will take over the helm from Adore Me founder Morgan Hermand-Waiche, Bloomberg reported.
Victoria’s Secret Plus-Size Brand Founder Is Out as Sales Lag
Christine Vellani will take over the helm from Adore Me founder Morgan Hermand-Waiche, Bloomberg reported.
Retail
Skims Taps Michael Kors Veteran to Lead EMEA Expansion
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand has hired Robin Gendron as its first president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as it prepares to open standalone stores in London and Dubai.
Skims Taps Michael Kors Veteran to Lead EMEA Expansion
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand has hired Robin Gendron as its first president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as it prepares to open standalone stores in London and Dubai.
Luxury
Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini Steps Down
After five years at the helm, Venturini is leaving for personal reasons as the Italian luxury house navigates a creative reset and ownership transition.
Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini Steps Down
After five years at the helm, Venturini is leaving for personal reasons as the Italian luxury house navigates a creative reset and ownership transition.
Beauty
What It Takes to Get Into Sephora
Beauty experts like Mary Phillips, Chris McMillan and Alli Webb have specific qualifications that not all new brand founders possess, making the retailer more willing to bet big on their success.
What It Takes to Get Into Sephora
Beauty experts like Mary Phillips, Chris McMillan and Alli Webb have specific qualifications that not all new brand founders possess, making the retailer more willing to bet big on their success.
Sports
How the New York Liberty Became the WNBA’s Most Fashionable Team
Fashion is emerging as a key growth driver for the championship organisation, attracting new audiences and amplifying its relevance at a crucial moment for the WNBA.
How the New York Liberty Became the WNBA’s Most Fashionable Team
Fashion is emerging as a key growth driver for the championship organisation, attracting new audiences and amplifying its relevance at a crucial moment for the WNBA.
Luxury
A Letter to Kering’s New CEO
Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.
A Letter to Kering’s New CEO
Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.
Luxury
Prada Promotes Christopher Bugg to Chief Communications Officer
Bugg will oversee global communications for the group’s Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe brands.
Prada Promotes Christopher Bugg to Chief Communications Officer
Bugg will oversee global communications for the group’s Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe brands.
Luxury
Kering’s New CEO De Meo to Receive €20 Million Sign-on Bonus, Filings Show
Kering is proposing a significant compensation package for its new CEO, Luca de Meo, while outgoing CEO Francois-Henri Pinault will take a pay cut.
Kering’s New CEO De Meo to Receive €20 Million Sign-on Bonus, Filings Show
Kering is proposing a significant compensation package for its new CEO, Luca de Meo, while outgoing CEO Francois-Henri Pinault will take a pay cut.
Sports
Puma Appoints Former Adidas’ CIO Andreas Hubert As COO
Puma has appointed Andreas Hubert effective September 1 to oversee global sourcing operations.
Puma Appoints Former Adidas’ CIO Andreas Hubert As COO
Puma has appointed Andreas Hubert effective September 1 to oversee global sourcing operations.
Beauty
Procter & Gamble Names Shailesh Jejurikar as CEO, Replacing Jon Moeller
Moeller, who had been at the helm since 2021, will transition into role of executive chairman at the Tide maker, P&G said.
Procter & Gamble Names Shailesh Jejurikar as CEO, Replacing Jon Moeller
Moeller, who had been at the helm since 2021, will transition into role of executive chairman at the Tide maker, P&G said.
Workplace & Talent
What Fashion and Beauty Professionals Want From Employers
BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report.
What Fashion and Beauty Professionals Want From Employers
BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Companies Names Aude Gandon Chief Marketing and Digital Officer
Gandon, who joins the company from Nestlé, will assume her new role on August 1.
Estée Lauder Companies Names Aude Gandon Chief Marketing and Digital Officer
Gandon, who joins the company from Nestlé, will assume her new role on August 1.
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.