Lacoste CEO ousted ahead of Paris Fashion Week show
Lacoste has dismissed chief executive Eric Vallat just days before the French fashion and lifestyle brand staged its latest Paris runway show, according to reports. Vallat’s…
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Cheese Merchants names new CEO of external manufacturing
Pat Greco brings extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions to the position. He previously served as President for G Ninety Family Partners in St. Charles, Ill. He holds an…
IDDBA names new chairperson
Suzanne Fanning has served on IDDBA’s board since 2017, most recently as executive vice chair. She was named chair during IDDBA’s Annual Business Meeting in Chicago and will…
LeMieux appoints CFO and chairman for next stage of international growth
Equestrian fashion brand LeMieux has appointed James Davenport as chief financial officer and Richard Cotter as non-executive chairman, as the Hampshire-based brand targets…
Barry Callebaut puts internal leader at the helm in Benelux
Barry Callebaut has promoted Stefanie De Roover to Managing Director of Benelux. De Roover was previously head of marketing for the Benelux region and will now take the helm of…
DFS appoints Elizabeth McMeikan as chair designate
McMeikan has held senior non-executive roles across consumer, property and manufacturing businesses
McDonald’s UK & Ireland appoints Danielle Harris as chief people officer
McDonald’s UK & Ireland has appointed Danielle Harris as its new chief people officer, effective from 1 October 2026. Harris will lead the fast food giant’s people strategy across…
NGA taps former UNFI exec to build ties with CPGs
As the trade group’s new chief collaboration officer, Mike Ridenour will help lead efforts to foster relationships with food manufacturers.
The Very Group appoints Beckie Crane-Stanion as marketing director
Crane-Stanion brings over a decade of experience in the brand and retail sector, spanning fashion, sport and beauty
Picnic hires Amazon executive Eva Faict
Eva Faict, Amazon's country manager for Belgium and the Netherlands, who recently announced her departure, has already landed a new challenge: she will be strengthening the…
Mango appoints Katarzyna Niemirowicz-Majtas as chief retail officer role
Spanish fashion brand Mango has named Katarzyna Niemirowicz-Majtas as its new chief retail officer and member of the steering committee. She is taking over from César de Vicente…
Donatella Versace teams up with Revolve to launch new fashion and beauty brand
Donatella Versace is returning to creative leadership with a new fashion and beauty venture alongside online fashion giant Revolve Group, with its first products set to launch in…