North America
EXCLUSIVE: Baccarat Has a New CEO in North America
Thais Roda was previously CEO of Liaigre Inc., the American arm of the French interiors firm.
Former Vans Executive Laura Stauth Joins Salomon North America
Laura Stauth joins the leadership team at Salomon North America to grow the performance sneaker brand's…
Kendal Ascher, Estée Lauder Cos. Veteran, Dies at 56
Ascher most recently worked as the senior vice president and general manager of the company's luxury brand…
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Dior Confirms Jenny Kim Hire in Americas
She starts Feb. 23 as chief communications and image officer, Americas.
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names New President in Americas
Charlotte Holman Ros, currently president of Parfums Christian Dior for North America, starts Feb. 1. Olivier…
JD Sports Opens First Canadian Flagship Store
The UK-based athletic retailer JD Sports has big plans for North America, including 17 more Canadian doors by…
Duer Performance Denim Brand Adding Stores, Expanding in Europe
The brand founded by denim guru Gary Lenett 10 years ago operates eight stores and has nearly 1,000 wholesale…
Ikea Could Move More Production to the Americas Amid Red Sea Disruptions
The Houthi attacks, along with ongoing global trade tensions, has the home retailer mulling a bigger presence…
The North American Initiative to Kickstart Fiber Flax Agriculture
The North American Linen Association aims to revive the region's commercial fiber flax agriculture.
Uniqlo North America Holds Key to Fast Retailing’s Growth in the West
Uniqlo North America, eyeing operations from a western-market lens, has become Fast Retailing's development…
Diesel Appoints New CEO for North America
Matteo Lena will lead Diesel's North American business.
JD Sports Eyeing Profit of $1.28 Billion This Year
JD Sports wants a bigger foothold in the North American market, planning to open up to 600 stores over the…
Ralph Lauren: North America ‘Becoming an Engine of Growth’
Digital sales improved 40 percent year-over-year at the heritage fashion firm.
Denim to Spike to $88.1 Billion By 2030, Led by Skinny Jeans, Men’s Denim
Allied Market Research estimated that the denim industry will grow to $88.1 billion by 2030, with skinny…
Fast Retailing Plans Hundreds More Stores
Theory turned in a notable performance, according to the Uniqlo owner's first-half financial report.