Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
management
Retail
Benetton Announces Leadership Changes as CEO Quits
The company has struggled from competition from fast-fashion brands like Zara and H&M, delisting from the stock exchange in 2012 and bringing in a new team of executives from outside the family.
Benetton Announces Leadership Changes as CEO Quits
The company has struggled from competition from fast-fashion brands like Zara and H&M, delisting from the stock exchange in 2012 and bringing in a new team of executives from outside the family.
Luxury
Ralph Lauren to Close Flagship Fifth Avenue Store, Cut Jobs
The company will close its flagship Polo store on Fifth Avenue, revamp its e-commerce operations and cut jobs in a $370 million shake-up.
Ralph Lauren to Close Flagship Fifth Avenue Store, Cut Jobs
The company will close its flagship Polo store on Fifth Avenue, revamp its e-commerce operations and cut jobs in a $370 million shake-up.
Fashion Week
News Bites | Hanya Yanagihara Named Editor of T Magazine, Jed Root Investor Speaks and More...
In today's News Bites, Hanya Yanagihara is named editor of T: The New York Times Magazine while Stuart Emmrich will leave the paper's Styles section, and Gucci will show its Cruise collection at Florence's Pitti Palace.
News Bites | Hanya Yanagihara Named Editor of T Magazine, Jed Root Investor Speaks and More...
In today's News Bites, Hanya Yanagihara is named editor of T: The New York Times Magazine while Stuart Emmrich will leave the paper's Styles section, and Gucci will show its Cruise collection at Florence's Pitti Palace.
Marketing
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
Retail
Gap Names Mark Breitbard as New Banana Republic Head
Breitbard will join Gap in early May, having most recently served as the chief executive of San Francisco based-children's apparel retailer Gymboree Corp.
Gap Names Mark Breitbard as New Banana Republic Head
Breitbard will join Gap in early May, having most recently served as the chief executive of San Francisco based-children's apparel retailer Gymboree Corp.
News & Analysis
Adidas Appoints Harm Ohlmeyer as New CFO
The appointment is the second executive change at Adidas since activist shareholders bought stakes in the company in 2015.
Adidas Appoints Harm Ohlmeyer as New CFO
The appointment is the second executive change at Adidas since activist shareholders bought stakes in the company in 2015.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Sports Direct's Ashley Gets Distracted by Saucy Lingerie
Agent Provocateur is a very different business than even designer sportswear, requiring a different supply chain and store aesthetic.
Op-Ed | Sports Direct's Ashley Gets Distracted by Saucy Lingerie
Agent Provocateur is a very different business than even designer sportswear, requiring a different supply chain and store aesthetic.
Retail
Sports Direct's Ashley Backs Buyer of Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur has been placed under administration, a process similar to bankruptcy reorganisation, and will be sold to the Ashley-backed group.
Sports Direct's Ashley Backs Buyer of Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur has been placed under administration, a process similar to bankruptcy reorganisation, and will be sold to the Ashley-backed group.
Luxury
Op-Ed | New Activist Investors at Burberry Should Push For Creative Overhaul
Pushing a brand into a new creative direction is not the natural territory for activist investors. It should be.
Op-Ed | New Activist Investors at Burberry Should Push For Creative Overhaul
Pushing a brand into a new creative direction is not the natural territory for activist investors. It should be.
Luxury
News Bites | Calvin Klein and Moonlight, Rebekka Bay Exits Everlane and More...
In today's News Bites, Calvin Klein teams up with the Moonlight cast, Rebekka Bay exits Everlane for Marimekko and Sofia Sanchez de Betak aka Chufy launches her own line.
News Bites | Calvin Klein and Moonlight, Rebekka Bay Exits Everlane and More...
In today's News Bites, Calvin Klein teams up with the Moonlight cast, Rebekka Bay exits Everlane for Marimekko and Sofia Sanchez de Betak aka Chufy launches her own line.
Retail
News Bites | Italy Launches Green Carpet Fashion Awards, What Next for Tiffany?
In today's News Bites, Italy launches a celebration of its ethical and sustainable manufacturing industry, and a sign that Tiffany needs to chart a new path forward.
News Bites | Italy Launches Green Carpet Fashion Awards, What Next for Tiffany?
In today's News Bites, Italy launches a celebration of its ethical and sustainable manufacturing industry, and a sign that Tiffany needs to chart a new path forward.
Luxury
Should Amazon Challenge Hudson’s Bay for Macy’s?
Hudson’s Bay Company is reported to be in early talks to acquire Macy’s, but an Amazon merger could be a better fit.
Should Amazon Challenge Hudson’s Bay for Macy’s?
Hudson’s Bay Company is reported to be in early talks to acquire Macy’s, but an Amazon merger could be a better fit.
The News in Brief
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.