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Tuesday, September 15

Human Resources

Jil Sander Names New CEO

Marco Viganò joins the brand from Moncler.

Financial

Macy’s and Capri CEOs Talk Turnaround

Macy's Tony Spring and Capri's John Idol were each out making their case to investors at the Goldman Sachs retail conference on Tuesday.

Handbags

Are Entry-price Handbags the Answer for Sluggish Luxury Brands?

In a report, Bernstein analyst argues that Louis Vuitton "has a huge potential if it were to make itself slightly more accessible."

Furniture

EXCLUSIVE: As Middle East Conflict Endures, Salone del Mobile Postpones Saudi Arabia Edition

Organizers of the world's largest high-end design trade show said the first full Saudi Arabia edition has been postponed until 2027.

Human Resources

Kering Promotes Sophie Maddaloni to General Secretary of the Group

She has been the French conglomerate's tax director since 2017.

Retail

Liberty Opens a Second Jewelry Hall in Response to Customers’ Love of Fashion, Self-expression

Liberty has opened the Fashion Jewellery Gallery, which specializes in demi-fine and fashion-led designs, in response to customer demand for value and adornment.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Nasty Gal Sold to WSG as Debenhams Pursues a Leaner Marketplace Model

The British group has sold Nasty Gal to New York’s White Space Group for $16 million in cash.