Axel Keller, who joined Jil Sander in February as worldwide commercial director, has been promoted to the post of CEO, replacing Alessandra Bettari, who is now a vice-president of OLG.

Italian group Benetton said Monday it has named veteran fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac as artistic director of its men's and women's collections.

As head of Germany and senior vice president, Martina Bovenkerk will be responsible for the business in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on driving growth at the US luxury brand in line with its EMEA strategy.

​Ascena Retail Group has confirmed the retirement of Randy Pearce and has appointed Kate Buggeln as lead independent director and Carrie Teffner as a member of its board of directors.

Gap has appointed Amy Bohutinsky, John Fisher, and Lexi Reese to serve on its board of directors, effective from November 1.

Jonathan Hewlett has been appointed as the new commercial director of Marc Jacobs from September, after working for Diesel as the brand’s European general manager since 2017.

Micaela Le Divelec Lemmi will step down from the general manager position at the luxury label on November 1, but will continue to act as CEO.

French brand Lacoste today announced Louise Trotter as its new creative director. Trotter is a former creative director of Joseph and will be the first woman appointed by Lacoste to take on the role. 

The Italian fashion group, which on September 22 fêted its 65th anniversary with a show-event in Milan, has appointed Margherita Maccapani Missoni as creative director of the M Missoni line.

J. C. Penney Co Inc on Tuesday hired Jill Soltau, former chief executive officer of privately held fabric and crafts retailer Joann Stores, to the top job, effective mid-October.

​Gerry Weber’s turnaround seems to have been taking too long to really make an impact and the senior team has realised that big steps are needed with major changes at the top of the firm.

Estée Lauder has named Andrew Ross as executive vice president of strategy and new business development, and Lisa Sequino as senior vice president, global general manager of company subsidiary Becca cosmetics.

​Tailored Brands has named Carrie Ask as president of Men's Wearhouse and Moores, a role that will see Ask manage the combined $2 billion omni-channel business.

Facebook Inc’s Instagram on Monday announced that long-term insider Adam Mosseri will take over as the new head of the photo-sharing app, a week after its co-founders resigned.

Struggling French fashion retailer Pimkie has appointed the former head of jewellery and accessories chain Claire’s Stores, also a board member at the Fashion3 group, as its new CEO.