Kate Spade & Company

CLAIRE'S ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF CLAUDIA LIMA-GUINEHUT AS CHIEF MERCHANDISING OFFICER

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Holdings LLC announces the appointment of Claudia Lima-Guinehut as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. Lima-Guinehut will lead the company's global merchandising, sourcing, and design strategy as well as the brand's industry-leading piercing business. Lima-Guinehut will report to Claire's Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Vero.

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  • HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Holdings LLC announces the appointment of Claudia Lima-Guinehut as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.
  • Lima-Guinehut will lead the company's global merchandising, sourcing, and design strategy as well as the brand's industry-leading piercing business.
  • Lima-Guinehut will report to Claire's Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Vero.
  • She earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from New York University and her SIPA Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.

CLAIRE'S ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF CLAUDIA LIMA-GUINEHUT AS CHIEF MERCHANDISING OFFICER

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Holdings LLC announces the appointment of Claudia Lima-Guinehut as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. Lima-Guinehut will lead the company's global merchandising, sourcing, and design strategy as well as the brand's industry-leading piercing business. Lima-Guinehut will report to Claire's Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Vero.

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  • HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Holdings LLC announces the appointment of Claudia Lima-Guinehut as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.
  • Lima-Guinehut will lead the company's global merchandising, sourcing, and design strategy as well as the brand's industry-leading piercing business.
  • Lima-Guinehut will report to Claire's Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Vero.
  • She earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from New York University and her SIPA Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.

LIDS ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF BOB DURDA AS COMPANY PRESIDENT

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading sports retailer, Lids has announced that Bob Durda has officially been appointed as the company's President.

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  • Durda has been with Lids for over 13 years, and previously served as the company's
    INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading sports retailer, Lids has announced that Bob Durda has officially been appointed as the company's President.
  • Durda has held the roles of Buying Director and Senior Vice President of Merchandising before this new role, having sold Sport Fan-Attic, a company he co-founded, to Lids in 2009.
  • As president, Durda will continue to drive Lids growth via brand elevation internationally and bringing best-in-class products to market.
  • "It's an exciting time for Lids, and I'm thrilled to begin my new role alongside a dynamic and supportive team," said Durda.

Destination XL Group, Inc. Names Dara Pauker Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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CANTON, Mass., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG), the leading integrated commerce retailer of men’s Big + Tall clothing and shoes, announced today that Dara Pauker joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer on January 27, 2023.

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  • CANTON, Mass., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG), the leading integrated commerce retailer of men’s Big + Tall clothing and shoes, announced today that Dara Pauker joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer on January 27, 2023.
  • Reporting to Ms. Pauker will be the Chief Stores Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer, SVP Global Sourcing, and SVP Technology.
  • Ms. Pauker has a Masters of Business Administration, Strategic Management and Marketing, from the Wharton School and an A.B.
  • She also currently serves as a Success Coach in Columbia Business School’s Chief Marketing Officer Certificate Program.

Designer Brands Inc. Announces Planned CEO Transition, Reiterates Fiscal 2022 Guidance

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company" or "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced a planned CEO transition process. The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors" or the "Board") has appointed Doug Howe, President of DSW, to succeed Roger Rawlins as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2023, at which time Rawlins will step down as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Rawlins will continue to work with the Company for a twelve-month period in a Strategic Advisor role to facilitate a seamless leadership transition. This transition is the direct result of the Board of Directors' long-term succession planning with respect to the CEO role.

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  • Effective April 1, 2023
    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company" or "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced a planned CEO transition process.
  • This transition is the direct result of the Board of Directors' long-term succession planning with respect to the CEO role.
  • "Roger has been at the forefront of Designer Brands' transformation from a shoe retailer to a brand builder.
  • Also on January 5, 2023, the Company reiterated its fiscal 2022 financial guidance that was provided in connection with the third quarter 2022 financial results for the full 2022 fiscal year:

Lenox Sets Sights on International Expansion Through New Talent, Greater Distribution Footprint, and an Expanded Product Portfolio

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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BRISTOL, Pa., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenox Corporation: Lenox , a leading supplier of tabletop, giftware, and home entertaining products,announces a renewed focus oninternational expansion.

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  • BRISTOL, Pa., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenox Corporation: Lenox , a leading supplier of tabletop, giftware, and home entertaining products,announces a renewed focus oninternational expansion.
  • Lenox is expanding through strategic partnerships in Europe, Asia, and an additional distribution facility in Toronto Canada.
  • Lenox is also broadening its product portfolio to match the trends and needs of the specific markets.
  • Lenox has appointed two key leadership roles to help drive this transformation.

Coco Republic Executive Leadership Team Bolstered & US Flagship to Open in October 2022

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES and SYDNEY, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new financial year marks a new beginning at Coco Republic with two key appointments to spearhead the accelerated global expansion, initially focused on the California market. Coco Republic is pleased to announce its executive leadership team has been significantly bolstered by the appointment of Eric Bauer as Global CEO and Skye Westcott as President of North America.

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  • Coco Republic is pleased to announce its executive leadership team has been significantly bolstered by the appointment of Eric Bauer as Global CEO and Skye Westcott as President of North America.
  • Most recently, Westcott was part of the leadership team at Ballard Designs and previously held senior positions at Arhaus, Lillian August Designs, as well as Coco Republic-owned brand, HD Buttercup.
  • She is an invaluable addition to our US team as we prepare to introduce Coco Republic to the California market."
  • In October 2022, Coco Republic will anchor its highly anticipated US brand launch with the first flagship location in Union Square, San Francisco.

Milestone Scientific Announces the Appointment of Retail Industry Veteran Ms. Benedetta Casamento to its Board of Directors

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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Ms. Casamento currently serves as a retail consultant specializing in finance, business operations, financial planning and analysis.

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  • Ms. Casamento currently serves as a retail consultant specializing in finance, business operations, financial planning and analysis.
  • Ms. Casamento previously served as Chairman and President of Allyke, Inc., an artificial intelligence company creating digital imagery insights for retail and other industries.
  • She serves on the Board of Directors for Charles & Colvard, a globally recognized fine jewelry company.
  • Leslie Bernhard, Chairman of the Board of Milestone Scientific Inc. commented, I am delighted to welcome Benedetta to Milestones board.

MILK MAKEUP ANNOUNCES NILOFER VAHORA AS CMO

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Milk Makeup LLC ("Milk Makeup"), the award-winning makeup and skincare division of Milk Group, has named Nilofer Vahora as its new CMO.

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  • NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Milk Makeup LLC ("Milk Makeup"), the award-winning makeup and skincare division of Milk Group, has named Nilofer Vahora as its new CMO.
  • "We are thrilled to have Nilofer join the team at Milk Makeup.
  • She has all of the tools and expertise to take Milk Makeup to the next level," said Mazdack Rassi, Co-Founder and CBO of Milk Makeup.
  • Neither Waldencast, Obagi, or Milk Makeup gives any assurance that Waldencast, Obagi or Milk Makeup, or the combined company, will achieve their expectations.

Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints Pri Shumate as Chief Marketing Officer for the Columbia Brand

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced the appointment of Pri Shumate as Chief Marketing Officer for the Columbia brand.

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  • Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced the appointment of Pri Shumate as Chief Marketing Officer for the Columbia brand.
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    Pri Shumate, Chief Marketing Officer for the Columbia Brand (Photo: Business Wire)
    Pri is a consumer-obsessed marketing leader with global experience in demand creation, said Joe Boyle.
  • I am really excited about growing the Columbia brand and the business by diversifying and expanding our consumer base, said Pri Shumate.
  • In addition to the Columbia brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, and prAna brands.