Insights from a year of profiling remarkable women
Last year, ahead of International Women’s Day, Inside Retail launched a brand-new initiative called #IRWD365. The idea was to go beyond simply reporting on issues such as the underrepresentation of...
View ArticleJil Sander appoints Simone Bellotti new creative director
OTB-owned brand Jil Sander has named Simone Bellotti as its new creative director, effective immediately. Bellotti joins Jil Sander after serving as creative director at Bally. He also worked at AF...
View ArticleKroger creates e-commerce unit to drive online growth
Kroger has created a new e-commerce business unit to accelerate the growth of its online sales. The company has appointed its current SVP and chief information officer Yael Cosset as EVP and chief...
View ArticleYum China’s joint venture Lavazza appoints new GM
Yum China has appointed Maggie Chen as the new GM for the Lavazza joint venture, succeeding Adrian Ding, who has been appointed Yum China’s CFO. Chen joined Yum China in 2015 as the director of...
View ArticleFrederic Arnault named CEO of Loro Piana as LVMH reshuffles leadership
LVMH has appointed Frederic Arnault as CEO of Italian luxury brand Loro Piana, his first leadership role within the group’s fashion and leather goods division. He will assume his new position this...
View ArticleDonatella departs: Versace heir steps down from design role to become ambassador
Donatella Versace will step down as chief creative officer of the brand and assume the role of chief brand ambassador on April 1. “Today’s announcements were part of a thoughtful succession plan for...
View ArticleGucci appoints Demna Gvasalia as creative director
Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its new artistic director, effective July, following the departure of Sabato De Sarno. Known as Demna, he has been the artistic director at Balenciaga since 2015 and...
View ArticleJonathan Anderson steps down as creative director of LVMH’s Loewe
LVMH label Loewe said on Monday that creative director Jonathan Anderson was leaving the Spanish luxury house after 11 years in the role. Its statement did not say who was taking over from the British...
View ArticleGMG’s senior HR director on strengthening the company’s retail workforce
In an industry where people are the backbone of success, effective HR strategies play a pivotal role in shaping workforce engagement, productivity, and long-term retention. Parin Girish Rachh, senior...
View ArticleContainer Store CEO exits, replaced by a team
The Container Store CEO Satish Malhotra has resigned, effective immediately, and will be replaced by a “CEO office”. According to an internal memo, Malhotra departs the company to “pursue other...
View ArticleKMD Brands names new Rip Curl boss
KMD Brands has named Ashley Reade as the new CEO of Rip Curl, effective immediately. He will join the executive team and report to group CEO Brent Scrimshaw. Reade brings 20 years of experience in the...
View ArticleMacy’s taps Bloomingdale’s exec to lead children’s and men’s divisions
Macy’s has named Bloomingdale’s chief Daniel Leppo as its new senior VP and general merchandising manager for men’s and kids’. In his new role, Leppo will be responsible for leading and driving the...
View ArticleFoot Locker names Franklin R Bracken as president
Foot Locker has appointed Franklin R Bracken, the company’s current executive VP and chief commercial officer, as president, starting immediately. Bracken will continue to report to CEO Mary Dillon....
View ArticleCarter’s names Douglas C Palladini as president and CEO
Carter’s has appointed Douglas C Palladini as its new president and CEO, effective next month. Palladini will assume control of the brand’s multi-channel business strategy and goals. With more than 30...
View ArticleQuizno parent Rego Restaurant Group names Neel Patel as CEO
Rego Restaurant Group has appointed Neel Patel as CEO of its fast-casual restaurant brands, Quiznos and Taco del Mar. Before joining Rego, Patel was SVP of strategy and growth at Church’s Texas...
View ArticleJack in the Box names Lance Tucker as its new CEO
Lance Tucker will assume the permanent CEO position for Jack in the Box immediately, also continuing his interim CFO role until a replacement is appointed. “Lance brings decades of experience within...
View ArticleMacy’s taps senior Capri executive to boost leadership team
Macy’s has appointed Thomas J Edwards as its COO and CFO, effective June 22, as part of an effort to boost its leadership team. Edwards is currently EVP, COO and CFO of Capri and is set to leave the...
View ArticleVictoria Beckham taps ex Dior exec Sybille Darricarrere Lunel as CEO
Victoria Beckham has appointed Sybille Darricarrere Lunel, a former Dior and Galeries Lafayette executive, as its CEO. Darricarrere Lunel will take over the role on July 1, succeeding acting CEO Ralph...
View ArticleAnd then there was one: On co-CEO departs
Global sportswear brand On is shifting to a single-CEO structure, with current co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann set to take over as sole chief effective in July when Marc Maurer departs. The company is...
View ArticlePF Chang’s names Brad Hill as new CEO
Asian restaurant chain PF Chang’s has appointed long-serving executive Brad Hill as its new CEO to succeed Eduardo Luz, acting in an interim role. “I am excited to continue working with Brad and the...
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