Michael Kors

Lulus Appoints Laura Deady as Chief Merchandising Officer

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. (“Lulus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LVLU), the attainable luxury brand for women, today announced that Laura Deady has been appointed Chief Merchandising Officer, effective the week of January 15, 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. (“Lulus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LVLU), the attainable luxury brand for women, today announced that Laura Deady has been appointed Chief Merchandising Officer, effective the week of January 15, 2024.
  • Ms. Deady will join Lulus from Urban Outfitters, where she served as the Senior Managing Director of Buying and Merchandising for apparel, accessories, footwear, and vintage.
  • “The appointment of Laura Deady as CMO marks a pivotal moment in Lulus’ journey, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and consumer-centric strategies,” said Crystal Landsem, Chief Executive Officer, Lulus.
  • “Lulus has stood at the intersection of innovation and consumer demand for more than 25+ years and I’m excited to join the Company in this exciting new capacity as Chief Merchandising Officer,” said Laura Deady, Chief Merchandising Officer, Lulus.

City of Hope Research Reveals an Immune Cell That Can Attack Cancer

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Oncology, Health, Clinical Trials, Research, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, NK, Neoplasm, Patient, Leukemia, Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, ILC2, City, Multimedia, Hematology, Mouse, Haematopoietic system, Freezing, Cancer, Allergy, Weill Cornell Medicine, Michael Kors, Lung cancer, Immunology, COVID-19, Virus, Bone marrow, Organization, Inflammatory bowel disease, AML, Immunity, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Pancreatic cancer, Vaccine

According to preclinical research published online today in Cell , one of the world’s premier scientific journals, researchers with City of Hope®, one of the largest cancer treatment and research organizations in the United States, have discovered that a type of immune cell in the human body known to be important for allergy and other immune responses can also attack cancer.

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  • According to preclinical research published online today in Cell , one of the world’s premier scientific journals, researchers with City of Hope®, one of the largest cancer treatment and research organizations in the United States, have discovered that a type of immune cell in the human body known to be important for allergy and other immune responses can also attack cancer.
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    City of Hope researchers discovered that ILC2s, pictured here, can attack cancer cells.
  • However in the highly translational labs at City of Hope, researchers prioritized the examination of human cells and found that human ILC2s do not work the same as mouse ILC2s.
  • In fact, Yu is founding director of the Natural Killer Cell Biology Research Program at City of Hope, a national leader in the field.

Capri Holdings Limited Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Retail, Luxury, Jewelry, Fashion, CPRI, Share repurchase, COVID-19, GAAP, Multimedia, COVID, Capri Holdings, Versace, Michael Kors, Financial result, Growth, Jimmy Choo, NYSE, Cryptocurrency, Music, Shoemaking, Bank, Health care, Oil, Semiconductor

Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023 ended April 1, 2023.

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  • Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023 ended April 1, 2023.
  • We achieved several milestones in fiscal 2023, including record revenue at Versace and Jimmy Choo as well as mid-single-digit revenue growth at Michael Kors.
  • The Company noted that fiscal year 2022 had 53 weeks versus 52 weeks in fiscal year 2023.
  • As a result, the Company's results for the fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 2, 2022, include approximately $70 million in revenue related to the 53rd week.

Capri Holdings Appoints Cedric Wilmotte CEO of Michael Kors

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Monday, January 23, 2023
Jewelry, Online Retail, Fashion, Luxury, Retail, Growth, Versace, CPRI, Multimedia, NYSE, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Capri Holdings, Michael Kors, Management

Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced that Mr. Cedric Wilmotte will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Michael Kors brand effective April 3, 2023.

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  • Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced that Mr. Cedric Wilmotte will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Michael Kors brand effective April 3, 2023.
  • Prior to his time at Versace, Mr. Wilmotte led the Michael Kors EMEA business from its inception in 2008 through 2021.
  • During his tenure as President of Michael Kors EMEA, Mr. Wilmotte was responsible for Michael Kors’ significant growth in the region.
  • John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings said, “I am thrilled to welcome Cedric back to the Michael Kors team as our new Chief Executive Officer.

Curated for You Closes $2.4 Million Seed Round to Deliver Next Evolution of Online Fashion Shopping

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
AIX, Knowledge, Automation, Intermix, Natural language processing, Rent the Runway, Michael Kors, Lifestyle, Marketing, Woman, Site, Retail, Management, Digital curation

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curated for You, a rapid-growth, AI-powered lifestyle commerce company, today announced it has received $2.4 million in seed funding to continue the development and delivery of its industry-first lifestyle commerce and consumer insights platform for fashion retailers.

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  • Investors in the seed round include commerce-focused Dundee Venture Capital and AI-centric AIX Ventures.
  • This creates new opportunities for retailers to drive revenue, save costs, and improve efficiencies with little intervention needed for implementation.
  • Their approach allows clients to make shopping better by centering experiences around consumer lifestyles," Bianca Caban of AIX Ventures said.
  • Curated for You will use the financing to expand capabilities and execute hiring for product, development, and sales colleagues.

Vince Holding Corp. Announces CFO Transition Plan

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE), a leading global contemporary group (“Vince” or the “Company”), today announced that David Stefko, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire, and will step down as Chief Financial Officer effective February 10, 2023.

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  • Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE), a leading global contemporary group (“Vince” or the “Company”), today announced that David Stefko, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire, and will step down as Chief Financial Officer effective February 10, 2023.
  • Jack Schwefel, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Dave has been a trusted partner and pivotal leader for Vince over the past eight years.
  • Prior to my joining, he was instrumental in leading the organization as interim CEO, and his contributions beyond that have been many.
  • He has helped to transform our business and grow the Vince brand while developing a strong team of experienced leaders.

Versace Appoints Cedric Wilmotte as Interim Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced the appointment of Cedric Wilmotte as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Versace, effective January 17, 2021.

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  • Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced the appointment of Cedric Wilmotte as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Versace, effective January 17, 2021.
  • Mr. Wilmotte will report to John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings.
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    Mr. Wilmotte will serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Versace through December 31, 2022, during which time he will partner closely with Donatella Versace, Chief Creative Officer, and the leadership team to continue executing the brands clearly-defined strategic initiatives.
  • John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings, said I am thrilled to have Cedric in this role as he has an exceptional breadth of luxury retail expertise.

Capri Holdings’ Brands Extend and Expand Licensing Partnership With EuroItalia S.R.L.

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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EuroItalia is a valued partner and were confident that together we will continue to achieve success in the fragrance business, said John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings.

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  • EuroItalia is a valued partner and were confident that together we will continue to achieve success in the fragrance business, said John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings.
  • We are also excited to expand the scope of our arrangement with EuroItalia to include Michael Kors.
  • We are proud of the success of Versaces fragrance business and delighted to continue our partnership, said Giovanni Sgariboldi, President of EuroItalia.
  • Capri Holdings Limited is a global fashion luxury group, consisting of iconic brands that are industry leaders in design, style and craftsmanship.

Joshua Schulman Appointed as CEO of Michael Kors

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Initially, Mr. Schulman will be responsible for all aspects of the Michael Kors brand globally, reporting directly to John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings.

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  • Initially, Mr. Schulman will be responsible for all aspects of the Michael Kors brand globally, reporting directly to John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings.
  • I am thrilled to have Josh join Capri Holdings as CEO of the Michael Kors brand.
  • I am delighted to join Capri as CEO of Michael Kors, commented Joshua Schulman.
  • I am honored and excited to assume the role of CEO of Capri Holdings next year, said Joshua Schulman.

Mackage Announces the Appointment of Tanya Golesic as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Fashion, Culture, Luxury brands, Haute couture, Capri Holdings, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Kors, Capri, Kors, Choo

MONTREAL, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Mackagethe luxury outerwear specialisthas appointed New York City fashion veteran Tanya Golesic as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • MONTREAL, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Mackagethe luxury outerwear specialisthas appointed New York City fashion veteran Tanya Golesic as Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Tanya's results-driven approach will build brand desirability through innovative digital marketing, focused product assortments and international expansion in key markets.
  • Golesic joins Mackage from Jimmy Choo, where she served as President of the Americas for five years.
  • Golesic was also a member of the executive team in Jimmy Choo's sale to Capri Holdings, the multi-brand parent company founded by Michael Kors.