The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Alexander Fury Joins T Magazine
T: The New York Times Style Magazine has appointed Alexander Fury as chief fashion correspondent, effective immediately. Until June, Fury was fashion editor at The Independent and i newspapers. Since January, he was also men's critic for American Vogue.com, a role he has since relinquished to become "largely exclusive" to T.
Macy's Hires Chief Marketing Officer
Macy's Inc. has hired Toys "R" Us Inc. executive Richard Lennox as its chief marketing officer, effective September 15. Lennox, 51, succeeds Martine Reardon, who left Macy's in May.
WeSC Names CEO
Swedish street fashion brand WeSC has named Tony Wester chief executive officer, effective September 1. Wester was CEO of Gant Sweden from 2008 to 2015 and succeeds Johan Heijbel, who will remain with the company as a board member.
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Michael Engelhaupt Joins Cath Kidston
Cath Kidston has hired Michael Engelhaupt as its first head of Latin America. Engelhaupt, who will be based in Panama City, was previously head of franchise international at Under Armour International. Prior to that, he held various positions at Adidas for 10 years.
Brian Goldner Joins Board of Gap
Gap has added Brian Goldner to its board of directors, effective immediately. Goldner is currently chairman, president and chief executive officer of toy company Hasbro.
Kidbox Appoints CEO
Miki Racine Berardelli has joined Kidbox as chief executive officer. Berardelli hails from retailer Chico's, where she was president of digital commerce, chief marketing officer and executive vice president. Prior to that, Berardelli was chief marketing officer at Tory Burch.
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