The troubled fashion company has warned of deep job losses as it moves forward with its restructuring plan. It currently employs 6,500 people.
Xavier Rougeaux has returned to Smythson to become its new chief executive officer, and will work together with new creative director Luc Goidadin to take the 130-year old brand into its next stage of growth.
The Italian luxury label has appointed as design director of accessories, the former creative director of Stuart Weitzman, who also worked for Chloé, Burberry and Prada.
The French luxury house has hired Catherine Lacaze from Tiffany & Co. to head up its watch and jewellery division, a role in which she succeeds Hamdi Chatti.
Danish fashion label Ganni has recently appointed a new CEO, Andrea Baldo. From October 22, Baldo will replace Nicolaj Reffstrup, co-owner of the label since 2009.
German fashion house Hugo Boss has appointed Matthew Dean as new e-commerce director. The American executive was most recently managing director of Cyberport, and had previously spent more than three years at Amazon.
Lisa Gersh is stepping down from her role as CEO of Alexander Wang, representatives from from the company's New York headquarters have confirmed to FashionNetwork.com.
The US snowboarding specialist has appointed Sarah Crockett as chief marketing officer. Formerly with Vans, Crockett was recently head of marketing at US outdoor retailer REI.
News this week that Oasis and Warehouse CEO Liz Evans is to quit next year has been followed up with the announcement of her next destination. She’s to be the new CEO of retail peer Fat Face.
Oasis and Warehouse Group CEO Liz Evans is leaving the firm after five years at the helm and will be replaced by current COO Hash Ladha. He is now CEO Designateand will take the top job when Evans leaves next year.
Neil Greenhalgh has been promoted to chief financial officer of JD Sports to succeed Brian Small, who is retiring from this role on 31 October, the British sports chain announced on Tuesday.
Iconix Brand Group Inc. has appointed Robert Galvin as chief executive officer, president, and a member of the board of directors of the company. Peter Cuneo will transition to executive chairman.
Beiersdorf, the maker of Nivea skin creams, is promoting current deputy chief executive Stefan De Loecker to the top job from Jan. 1, with a mandate to make the company more digitally savvy and expand internationally.
An Ontario judge sided with Deciem minority investor Estée Lauder and stripped founder Brandon Truaxe of his role as the firm's co-chief executive, after he decided to shut Deciem stores without notice.
Harrods is overhauling its editorial platforms and has hired Tiffanie Darke to lead the transformation. She will join as editor-in-chief, responsible for overseeing the relaunch of the brand's editorial platforms.