As part of a new effort to transform itself from a traditional product-focused model to a customer-centric strategy, Intersport has appointed Christoph Frechen to the new role of general manager, marketing.

Asos has announced that its chairman is standing down after six years and it’s replacing him with someone whose experience is much wider than the fashion retail sector.

The bridalwear company, owned by BC Partners, has announced the appointment of four new senior executives to boost its international expansion. It follows the appointment of Amandine Ohayon as CEO in January.

Eos Products has hired Soyoung Kang as chief marketing officer, a role in which she will lead global communications, strategy and innovation. Kang most recently served as SVP at Bath & Body Works.

The US-based botanical personal care company has announced the appointment of new CEO Jean-David Schwartz, who joins Arbonne from French parent company Groupe Rocher. 

​The problems currently being endured by Australian department store operators have come into even sharper focus as upscale retailer David Jones has axed 16 senior staff with its fashion MD having been terminated

​As it continues its expansion as a newly-listed company, online womenswear retailer Sosandar has announced the appointment of Andrew Booth who joins as a non-executive director of the company with immediate effect.

Retail platform C.A.S.T has named Dennis Beute as Chairman of the Board. The Dutch retail center has also added Kristel Hooijer as a board member.

Harrods confirmed late Thursday that its chief Merchant, Helen David has stepped down from the role after 10 years with the firm having overseen some of its key fashion projects in recent years.

Glossier's founder and CEO Emily Weiss has named Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake as Glossier's first independent board member, an addition that stokes rumors of a possible future IPO for the millennial-favorite beauty brand.

Women's apparel and accessories chain Christopher & Banks has announced Richard Bundy as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer. Bundy will lead finance and accounting, distribution and logistics.

The SMCP group has announced the appointment of Erwan Le Meur as General Counsel. He was formerly in charge of legal affairs at Showroom Privé and also worked at Amazon.

Ferragamo’s head of marketing and communications, Antonio Burrello, is leaving the group, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, signalling further management changes at the Florentine shoemaker.

VF Corporation has appointed a new VP, GM of The North Face, Americas: Travis Campbell, who joins the brand from the group's Smartwool label. Jennifer McLaren will succeed Campbell as president of Smartwool.

​Louise Pelletier was named director of the Centre de design de l'UQAM (L'Université du Québec à Montréal), in Montreal last week. Her tenure will last three years.