Agent Provocateur has a new CEO with the upscale lingerie brand naming Michelle Ryan to its top post. Ryan had been buying and supply chain director at fast-expanding footwear retailer Kurt Geiger.

As its turnaround plan continues, the NYC-based beauty conglomerate announced on Monday that it has appointed Kristin Blazewicz as its new chief legal officer, general counsel and secretary of the board of directors.

Debenhams owners Celine Jersey Topco said Beatrice Lafon will be joining the board as a non-executive director. She brings a wealth of fashion retail experience, having served at brands like Claire's and Pimkie.

After 19 years at the head of the American magazine, the journalist has stepped down to become the consultant of its 29 international editions. The name of her successor has not yet been revealed. 

Value footwear retailer Shoe Zone has confirmed Charles Smith as its permanent Chairman. Smith is already a board member and major shareholder of the retail giant with a 22.2% stake in the business. 

Brand founder Elin Kling is set to hand over the CEO title to Johanna Andersson, and will continue to lead the label artistically as creative director.

Two years after the Karla Otto group merged with Asia-based event organiser K2, the former’s eponymous founder has now become president, while Alexander Werz and Isabelle Chouvet have been appointed co-CEOs.

Ongoing underperformance at its Australian operations has led to the exit from his group post of Woolworths Holdings’ CEO Ian Moir, the South African company replacing him with an executive from Levi Strauss.

As Beales fights for survival, its CEO Tony Brown has slammed local councils for their unhelpful attitudes and heavy business rate bills.

The Italian fashion house has appointed Alessio Vannetti to the newly created role of chief brand officer. From 1 March the Gucci alum will oversee the label's brand experience, communication and image strategy. 

Zadig & Voltaire recently appointed Rémy Baume, formerly the CEO of childrenswear specialist Kidiliz, as its new president, replacing Jean-Jacques Guével, now the CEO of Balmain.

Sainsbury's retail and operations director Simon Roberts has emerged as the internal favourite to succeed Mike Coupe as chief executive if the supermarket group opts to promote from within, reports said.

High-end e-tail giant Yoox Net-A-Porter has named Nisreen Shocair as its CEO, Middle East. She joins with “extensive global retail and e-commerce expertise, holding senior positions in the UAE and New York”.

Canadian athleisure apparel maker Lululemon Athletica Inc announced on Wednesday the appointment of Nikki Neuburger as its first-ever chief brand officer, effective January 20. 

Chu comes to the role after previously serving as president of PVH Japan, a role he began in May 2016.