Retail · Strategy · Brief
The British property group is reported to have chosen Gina Szymanski, currently head of securities investments at AEW Capital Management, to lead its finances and join its board of directors, according to FashionUnited UK.
Retail · Distribution · Brief
The Spanish footwear brand has reopened its Parisian store at 8, place de l'Opéra, whose façade and interior layout were entrusted to the Italian studio Piovenefabi.
Retail · Launch
Effective since 28 September 2026, the Olymp Insider scheme relies on three status tiers and Salesforce's Loyalty Cloud to strengthen the direct relationship with customers.
Retail · Strategy
The Paris commercial court opened insolvency proceedings against the André chain on 9 September. The century-old footwear retailer, reduced to 30 employees, did not survive a third receivership in five years.
Retail · Appointment
The British brand is said to have opened a store at Shinsegae Main department store in Séoul, marking the start of a gradual rollout that would be entrusted to Samsung C&T, now the exclusive distributor of its collections.
Retail · Legal
A decree dated 7 September 2026 sets out the conditions under which owners of car parks larger than 1,500 m² can obtain an extension to comply with the solarisation obligation stemming from the APER law.
Retail · Strategy
The eyewear group has appointed Philippe Berthoux as sales director for France and Romain Terrollion as key account manager, while Vincent Chamaillard takes over sales management for Europe.
Retail · Legal · Brief
According to a presidential decree published Thursday, the Russian assets of Nestlé, Auchan and the former Leroy Merlin, now Lemana Pro, would be transferred to the Russian company L.E.V. Management.
Retail · Acquisition
The Tourcoing-based distance-selling retailer announces the arrival of Alexandre Coo to the finance and operations department, a role previously held by chairman and chief executive officer Franck Duriez.
Retail · Appointment
eBay has announced the creation of a role combining leadership of its marketplaces within the EU, entrusted to Saskia Meier-Andrae, who will continue to lead the German market.
Retail · Results
According to Retail Gazette, the group posted sales and earnings above its guidance for the six months to 30 June, driven by strong growth at Myprotein and a marked improvement in profitability.
Retail · Appointment
The British beauty chain, owned by Ulta Beauty, is handing its general management to its former marketing director starting September 13th, as Andy Lightfoot leaves the role he had held for ten years.
Retail · Collections
The former chief commercial officer, who joined in June after stints at Nordstrom and Saks Off 5th, takes the helm of the company on Monday, as losses narrow and gross margin improves.
