Why it’s up to leaders to re-engage their teams
Employee engagement is the holy grail that almost all employers are searching for in order to have a more productive workforce, deliver meaningful outcomes, create a happier workplace and, as a...
View ArticleBeis rewards cofounder Adeela Hussain Johnson with CEO title
Luggage brand Beis has named Adeela Hussain Johnson as its first CEO. Johnson, who has been involved with the venture since it was founded by actress Shay Mitchell, was previously president. She...
View ArticleKendall Jenner, curation and machine learning: Keeping up with Revolve Group
Revolve Group, the company behind leading e-commerce platforms Revolve and FWRD, has carved out a niche in the fashion industry by combining innovative brand partnerships with cutting-edge technology....
View ArticleThe founder of Conserving Beauty on building a startup rooted in purpose
Natassia Nicolao Grace founded Conserving Beauty with the mission to create a beauty brand that centres water conversation. Since its founding in 2021, Grace has landed investors, stocked her brand...
View ArticleApple leads jump in global PC shipments
Global shipments of personal computers rose by 3 per cent in the second quarter, helped by demand for AI-capable devices, with Apple seeing the biggest growth among PC makers, preliminary data from...
View Article“I made an error that would be near-fatal for the company”: CEO’s swift save
Simon Griffiths is the CEO and co-founder of the profit-for-purpose business Who Gives a Crap, which donates 50 per cent of profits to global hygiene projects to ensure everyone in the world has...
View Article“You need to back yourself and just dive in”: Oakberry ANZ CEO
Oakberry has quickly become synonymous with açaí in Australia. Renan Fretes Pinto, the CEO of the Australian, New Zealand, Indonesian and Pacific Island operations has led the charge in securing this...
View ArticleThe business of Full Bums: Meet the inclusive brand taking on Miami Swim Week
At the forefront of a growing movement in swimwear fashion is the Australian swimwear brand Full Bums. Founder Ashya McDonald has captured the essence of inclusivity and comfort through her brand Full...
View ArticlePetco taps Joel D Anderson as new CEO
Petco Health and Wellness Company has appointed former Walmart.com president and CEO Joel D Anderson as CEO, effective July 29. “Over the course of his impressive career he has demonstrated the...
View Article‘Leadership isn’t about being infallible’: Malin + Goetz CEO Bradley Horowitz
Malin + Goetz CEO Bradley Horowitz has more than 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, working across a number of global brands. Here, he discusses his passion for skincare products, why hard...
View ArticleTom Ford creative director Peter Hawkings departs
Tom Ford said its creative director Peter Hawkings has stepped down after serving with the creative department since April last year. Prior to working as creative director, Hawkings served as SVP of...
View ArticleLanvin Group names Paul Andrew as creative director of Sergio Rossi
The Lanvin Group-owned luxury shoe brand Sergio Rossi, has named Paul Andrew its new creative director. Andrew, who previously worked with Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, and the late...
View ArticleBalancing fashion, innovation and sustainability: How Marimekko does denim
Finnish lifestyle and design company Marimekko is renowned for its original prints and colours, but double denim is a new direction the brand has taken. Marimekko creative director Rebekka Bay was the...
View ArticleValentino to Levi’s: Why Paul Dillinger is one of retail’s most creative minds
As Levi’s global head of product innovation for the past 13 years, Paul Dillinger has helped bring some of the brand’s most pioneering projects to life – from its Bluetooth-enabled Trucker Jacket to...
View ArticleFormer Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor takes the helm of Papa John’s
Pizza chain Papa John’s has appointed Todd Penegor as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Ravi Thanawala, who served as interim CEO since March and will continue as the...
View ArticleTapestry taps Urban Decay boss Eva Erdmann to lead Kate Spade
Accessories and lifestyle retailer Tapestry has named Eva Erdmann as the new CEO and brand president of Kate Spade, effective in October. Succeeding Liz Fraser, Erdmann will report to Joanne...
View ArticleA day in the life of Dagne Dover’s CEO Melissa Mash
Dagne Dover epitomizes the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention”. The brand was founded by Melissa Mash, Deepa Gandhi and Jessy Dover, who were frustrated by the lack of bags with ample space...
View ArticleUnder Armour names Eric Liedtke as EVP of brand strategy
Under Armour has appointed Eric Liedtke as EVP of brand strategy, following its acquisition of Unless Collective. Before co-founding and becoming the CEO of Unless Collective, Liedtke served as head...
View ArticleFormer JCPenney chief, Starbucks chair Mike Ullman dies
Myron “Mike” Ullman, former CEO of JCPenney and board chair of Starbucks, has passed away, Retail Dive reported. Ullman also served as CEO of Macy’s, executive at LVMH, CEO of DFS Group, and various...
View ArticleParty City taps turnaround expert to lead it out of Chapter 11
Party store chain Party City has appointed Barry Litwin as its new president and CEO, as the company seeks to exit Chapter 11. Litwin most recently served as CEO and board member of Global Industrial...
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