Chanel’s closely watched anti-counterfeiting battle with The RealReal is heating up. But fakes are clearly not the only thing troubling luxury brands about a fast-growing secondary market in which limited-edition Nikes sell for hefty mark-ups, while Chanel bags go for less than their original retail price.

This week, Vogue Italia appoints Ferdinando Verderi creative director, while Hearst UK names Ann-Marie Curtis’ replacement.

This week, Liberty appoints its first chief marketing officer, while J.C. Penney continues its streak of executive hires with a new chief financial officer.

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Why the rise of Snapchat is good news for the fashion industry.

This week, Tom Ford names Brian Blake president and COO, and Alberto Baldan steps down as CEO of Rinascente amidst management changes.

Love them or loathe them, Brazilian telenovelas are one of Latin America’s biggest marketing opportunities.