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Thursday, July 09

Financial

EXCLUSIVE: Marine Serre Seeks Investor Amid Financial Restructuring

The company has gone into receivership, impacted by client defaults and ongoing geopolitical turmoil.

Retail

Exclusive: J.Crew Brand Picks a President

Kathleen Van Nest Pierce steps into the role to strengthen the brand, enabling J.Crew Group CEO Libby Wadle to pay closer attention to the broader portfolio and strategy.

Designer and Luxury

EXCLUSIVE: Hermès Sets Date for First Haute Couture Runway Show

Nadège Vanhée, artistic director of women’s ready-to-wear, will present her first made-to-measure collection during Paris Couture Week in January.

Financial

Hugo Boss Urges Shareholders to Reject Frasers’ Bid, and Keep Faith in the Future of the Menswear Giant

The managing and supervisory boards of Boss "jointly and unanimously" asked shareholders to say "no" to Frasers because the offer is too low, and does not reflect the brand's current and future potent…

Shoe Industry News

Longtime On Exec Britt Olsen Exits, Company Splits Commercial Leadership Functions

The company has named a new chief global markets officer as well as a chief customer officer.

Government

BFC Urges New U.K. Government to Invest in British Fashion Industry

The British Fashion Council held its summer party at London’s Serpentine Pavilion on Wednesday.

Wellness