Lorenzo Moretti, who left his job as chief executive officer of British footwear chain Office in November after just one year at the company, has become the new EMEA president for Dr Martens.

Giant UK retail landlord British Land is in the spotlight with its longstanding CEO set to exit and the firm close to appointing a successor, according to a report.

Vietnamese garment makers will face a severe shortage of materials because the new coronavirus has disrupted their supply chains, the chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association said on Tuesday.

Forever 21's new co-owner Authentic Brands Group said on Tuesday it had appointed former H&M executive Daniel Kulle as the new chief executive officer of the bankrupt apparel retailer.

Claudia Marcocci, former SVP of Coty's Gucci Beauty, is taking over as brand general director of Parfums Christian Dior, succeeding Véronique Courtois, who stepped down from the role to lead Guerlain in November 2019.

Brand Architekts, the group behind skincare and grooming brands including Super Facialist and Dirty Works, has tapped former Coty marketing director Quentin Higham to be its next chief executive officer.

The American fast fashion retailer announced on Monday that Michael Appel will no longer be serving as the company’s CEO and chairman, roles in which he will be succeeded by John Fleming and Scott D. Vogel.

After creative director roles at Dior and Calvin Klein, Raf Simons is adding another of fashion’s global leaders to his impressive CV. He’s to become co-creative director of Prada.

Grunberg is joining the Wolverine Worldwide group as Sperry’s global brand president.

Firmenich has announced that Armand de Villoutreys is to retire as President of its Perfumery and Ingredients business on June 30. He’ll be replaced by Ilaria Resta who was most recently at Procter & Gamble.

Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced on Wednesday the appointment of Joelle Grunberg as global president of Sperry, and the appointment of Tom Kennedy as global president of the Wolverine brand.

​Blumarine, the Carpi, Italy-based upmarket brand, will embark on a new creative direction following its acquisition by Italian entrepreneur Marco Marchi in November.

Columbus, Ohio-based footwear and accessories retailer Designer Brands Inc. announced on Tuesday the appointment of William "Bill" L. Jordan as chief growth officer, effective immediately.

The American sports and footwear giant has announced a series of changes in its senior leadership, appointing Heidi O’Neill as president for consumer and marketplace, Andy Campion as COO, and Matthew Friend as CFO.

As sales are seen to be slowing down, and with the arrival of a new CEO, French label Chloé might, according to some sources, be about to dismiss its creative director for ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories.