Articles by Ole Spötter
Ole Spötter has been working as an editor for FashionUnited since the beginning of 2020. He studied fashion journalism in Düsseldorf, where he previously worked for a local culture magazine. In addition to everyday news, he focuses on current trends and specialises in sports and streetwear. For FashionUnited, he researches the economic relevance of topics within these areas.
Erin Magee seemingly steps down as chief creative officer of Supreme
Erin Magee appears to be leaving Supreme after 22 years. She has worked for the New York streetwear and skate label since 2004, most recently as chief creative officer. “It has been the honour of my life to be a part of the World Famous Supreme Team. Thank you very much,” Magee wrote on Tuesday in a post on the social media platform Instagram....
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Puma: Head of sports marketing to depart after 25 years
Johan Adamsson, vice president of global sports marketing and sports licensing at Puma, is leaving the Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods company. Adamsson is leaving the company at the end of the month for “personal reasons”, Puma announced. He has been with the sportswear provider for more than 25 years. “Johan has played an important role in...
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Ecco promotes Americas CEO and appoints new product chief
Ecco has promoted its CEO of the Americas, Neal Taylor, appointing him to the global management team. Adam Meek, former product chief at Dr. Martens, has also joined the Danish footwear company. Taylor has served as executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Ecco Global since August, as he announced on LinkedIn on Tuesday. He works...
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Mister Spex boosts adjusted EBITDA by 65 percent, yet losses widen
Berlin-based eyewear retailer Mister Spex SE has concluded the first half of 2026 with a decline in revenue. In the first six months, the company generated revenue of 87.9 million euros (101.4 million dollars), according to the half-year report published on Thursday. This was 10 percent below the previous year's figure of 97.6 million euros. In...
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German fashion retailer Voo Store discontinues online shop
Voo Store is discontinuing its online shop. The Berlin-based fashion retailer announced this change in a temporary social media post, which has been seen by FashionUnited. Ozan Akcay, chief executive officer of Voo Store, confirmed the decision upon request. Too expensive and no longer contemporary The reason for discontinuing the online shop is...
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On returns to profit with sales increase
On Holding AG has finished the second quarter of the 2026 financial year with an increase in sales. The Swiss sporting goods company also returned to profit after a loss in the same period last year. The Zurich-based company achieved sales of 850.3 million Swiss francs in the three months to June 30, On announced on Tuesday. This represents a...
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Former Zalando executive Carlo Alberto Cingolani moves to Puma
Carlo Alberto Cingolani is taking on the role of global director for commercial go-to-market at Puma. Cingolani joined the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company last week, he announced on the professional network Linkedin on Saturday. He joins from the Berlin-based online retailer Zalando, where he worked for more than 11 and a half years. He...
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Hugo Boss: Head of innovation departs
Christian Kuhn, head of innovation at Hugo Boss, has left the Metzingen-based fashion group to take on a new role outside of the fashion industry. Kuhn joined Hugo Boss in February 2022 from the German automotive group Mercedes-Benz AG to “build and lead innovations in products, technology, partnerships and new business models,” the manager...
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Highsnobiety: Long-serving head of buying Herbert Hofmann departs
Herbert Hofmann, vice president creative at Highsnobiety, is leaving the Berlin-based media and commerce platform after around eight years. The creative announced his departure on Friday in a post on the social network Instagram. According to his LinkedIn profile, he joined the company in October 2018 as creative director and head of buying....
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Primark appoints new head for Germany and Austria
Daniel Schwarz is the new head for Germany and Austria at the Irish fashion discounter Primark. Schwarz will take over the position of head of sales on August 1, Primark announced on Wednesday. He will be responsible for the strategic development and operational business of the company in both countries. The new head comes from within the...
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