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Harry Styles’ Pleasing Taps Shaun Kearney as CEO

Pleasing, founded by musician Harry Styles, has tapped Shaun Kearney, former chief design and merchandising officer at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop as its first CEO.

Beauty

Harry Styles’ Pleasing Taps Shaun Kearney as CEO

Pleasing, founded by musician Harry Styles, has tapped Shaun Kearney, former chief design and merchandising officer at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop as its first CEO.


Retail

Rihanna Steps Down as CEO at Her Savage X Fenty Lingerie Brand

Music star Rihanna is stepping away from the chief executive role at her lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, five years after she created it and has announced a fashion executive to take her place.

Retail

Rihanna Steps Down as CEO at Her Savage X Fenty Lingerie Brand

Music star Rihanna is stepping away from the chief executive role at her lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, five years after she created it and has announced a fashion executive to take her place.


Retail

Inside Frasers Group Owner Mike Ashley’s Controversial Acquisition Strategy

The billionaire, known for his dealmaking and power drinking, has been snapping up shares in retailers including Asos Plc, Boohoo Group Plc, AO World Plc and Currys Plc all in the past couple of weeks.

Retail

Inside Frasers Group Owner Mike Ashley’s Controversial Acquisition Strategy

The billionaire, known for his dealmaking and power drinking, has been snapping up shares in retailers including Asos Plc, Boohoo Group Plc, AO World Plc and Currys Plc all in the past couple of weeks.


Retail

The Organised Retail Crime Phenomenon, Explained

Reports of large-scale theft rings are driving US lawmakers to explore tough-on-crime policies. Data on whether there is a crime wave paints a more ambiguous picture. BoF unpacks the murky situation.

Retail

The Organised Retail Crime Phenomenon, Explained

Reports of large-scale theft rings are driving US lawmakers to explore tough-on-crime policies. Data on whether there is a crime wave paints a more ambiguous picture. BoF unpacks the murky situation.


Retail

Vans Owner VF Corp. Appoints Bracken Darrell as CEO

Denver-based fashion group VF Corp. has hired Bracken Darrell as chief executive, ending a seven-month search for a successor to former chief executive Steve Rendle, who unexpectedly retired in December last year.

Retail

Vans Owner VF Corp. Appoints Bracken Darrell as CEO

Denver-based fashion group VF Corp. has hired Bracken Darrell as chief executive, ending a seven-month search for a successor to former chief executive Steve Rendle, who unexpectedly retired in December last year.


News & Analysis

Alibaba Names Tsai Chairman, Wu CEO in Surprise Shake-Up

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is replacing eight-year veteran chief Daniel Zhang at the helm of a Chinese e-commerce leader bleeding market share and struggling to revive growth in the post-Covid era.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Names Tsai Chairman, Wu CEO in Surprise Shake-Up

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is replacing eight-year veteran chief Daniel Zhang at the helm of a Chinese e-commerce leader bleeding market share and struggling to revive growth in the post-Covid era.


Beauty

UK’s Revolution Beauty Alleges Former Boss Minto Breached Duties

Revolution Beauty Group said on Tuesday it had sent a letter of claim to founder and former chief executive officer Adam Minto in May, alleging he breached fiduciary and other duties and that the company was looking to recover “material sums” in related costs.

Beauty

UK’s Revolution Beauty Alleges Former Boss Minto Breached Duties

Revolution Beauty Group said on Tuesday it had sent a letter of claim to founder and former chief executive officer Adam Minto in May, alleging he breached fiduciary and other duties and that the company was looking to recover “material sums” in related costs.


Beauty

Shareholder Boohoo to Oppose Revolution Beauty CEO Reappointment

Boohoo said on Monday it intends to vote against the reappointment of Revolution Beauty CEO Bob Holt at the company, which is currently reviewing its working capital.

Beauty

Shareholder Boohoo to Oppose Revolution Beauty CEO Reappointment

Boohoo said on Monday it intends to vote against the reappointment of Revolution Beauty CEO Bob Holt at the company, which is currently reviewing its working capital.


Luxury

Potential Olympics Sponsorship Deal Tests LVMH Heir Antoine Arnault

Discussions on the Olympics deal, being negotiated by Antoine, revolve around promotions focused on LVMH as a group, its two biggest fashion labels — the Louis Vuitton and Dior brands — as well as champagne.

Luxury

Potential Olympics Sponsorship Deal Tests LVMH Heir Antoine Arnault

Discussions on the Olympics deal, being negotiated by Antoine, revolve around promotions focused on LVMH as a group, its two biggest fashion labels — the Louis Vuitton and Dior brands — as well as champagne.


Retail

Stitch Fix Appoints New CEO

Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service, appointed Matt Baer as its new chief executive officer.

Retail

Stitch Fix Appoints New CEO

Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service, appointed Matt Baer as its new chief executive officer.


Luxury

EU Antitrust Regulators Investigate Fashion Firms’ Pricing Practices

EU antitrust regulators who raided Kering’s Gucci and other fashion firms in April are looking into how they set prices of handbags and leather goods for distributors, three people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Luxury

EU Antitrust Regulators Investigate Fashion Firms’ Pricing Practices

EU antitrust regulators who raided Kering’s Gucci and other fashion firms in April are looking into how they set prices of handbags and leather goods for distributors, three people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.


Luxury

What’s Next for Tiffany Under LVMH

The brand on Monday revealed its 2023 “Blue Book” collection of high jewellery, a series of intricate pieces priced upwards of $75,000 that marks the brand’s first high jewellery collection since bringing on former Cartier designer Nathalie Verdeille as chief artistic officer in 2021, as well as the first collection fully developed under LVMH.

Luxury

What’s Next for Tiffany Under LVMH

The brand on Monday revealed its 2023 “Blue Book” collection of high jewellery, a series of intricate pieces priced upwards of $75,000 that marks the brand’s first high jewellery collection since bringing on former Cartier designer Nathalie Verdeille as chief artistic officer in 2021, as well as the first collection fully developed under LVMH.