The American fashion retailer announced on Thursday that it has appointed former executive director of corporate development and finance Melanie Marein-Efron to the role of chief financial officer.

The company that produces and distributes the labels owned by Renzo Rosso’s fashion group has appointed Francesco Tombolini, whose career in luxury spans nearly 40 years, as head of business development and licenses.

As anticipated by FashionNetwork.com earlier this year, Richemont-owned Parisian label Chloé is bidding farewell to its creative director after four years. A successor has not yet been named.

​Watches specialist Hodinkee has announced the closing of a $40 million funding round and the arrival of Toby Bateman, the former Mr Porter MD, as its CEO.

eBay UK has has appointment former Asos global brand director Eve Williams to become the auction and retail giant’s chief marketing officer, with immediate effect.

Kramer succeeds Christina Fair, who was promoted last month to the role of president, active cosmetics division, North America.

Balmain has appointed Tancrède de Lalun to be group director of merchandising at the Paris house. A graduate of the Institut Français de la Mode, de Lalun has lengthy experience in merchandising and luxury goods.

The New York-based athletic apparel and footwear retailer has announced the planned retirement of EVP and CFO Lauren B. Peters and the start of a search for her replacement.

Stella McCartney's eponymous fashion label has chosen Peter Chipchase, an alumnus of British restaurant chain Soho House, to lead its marketing operations.

American-born executive Ian Rogers is to exit 24S, the fledgling e-commerce wing of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate, as part of a major shakeup in digital and information technology within the group. 

LVMH has appointed Chris de Lapuente as its new Chairman and CEO of the luxury conglomerate’s Selective Retailing Division, making him one of the most powerful executives within the giant French luxury conglomerate.

​Yoox Net-A-Porter has named a new CEO with Geoffroy Lefebvre, currently Group Digital Distribution Director at parent company Richemont, taking the helm on January 4.

Timo Schmidt-Eisenhart, who has served at VF Corp brand's including The North Face, Timberland and Napapijri, will take over as leader of Switzerland's Calida Group in early 2021, succeeding Reiner Pichler. 

Health and beauty retailer Boots has appointed Pete Markey chief marketing officer for its UK and Ireland operations, effective February. He replaces Helen Normoyle, who has left the retailer.

Retail property giant Hammerson has created a new senior role with Grégoire Peureux joining it as Chief Operating Officer. He will “focus on the delivery of strategic initiatives at a group level”.