Articles by Susan Zijp
Susan Zijp (1999) is a Dutch news editor at FashionUnited. She is interested in various topics within the fashion industry - ranging from E-commerce to China's tightening grip on the global economy. In 2024, she received her master's degree in New Media and Digital Culture from the University of Amsterdam.
Gap Inc. appoints head of communications
Gap Inc. (Gap), the US fashion company behind brands such as Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, welcomes Mame Annan-Brown as head of communications and executive vice-president. This is a newly created role, according to the company's press release. As a member of the executive team, Annan-Brown will oversee communications, the Gap...
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K-Way appoints head of international business
Outerwear brand K-Way has appointed Marco D'Avanzo as head of international business. D'Avanzo announced this news via his own LinkedIn profile. He began his new role with the originally French brand on July 1. Italy-based D'Avanzo is no stranger to fashion retail. From October 2016 to April 2025, he was general manager at the Canadian brand...
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European Commission approves Skechers acquisition by 3G Capital
Investment firm 3G Capital Partners LP (3G Capital) has been granted approval to acquire the American footwear brand Skechers. The European Commission announced this in a press release on Tuesday, July 1. Although both companies operate from the US, their activities in the European market require approval from the European Commission. Skechers...
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Alexander Wang appoints new global president
Alexander Wang appoints new global president The US fashion brand Alexander Wang has appointed Robert Rizzolo as global president on July 1. The brand announced the appointment on LinkedIn. Rizzolo previously served as chief merchandising officer at Marc Jacobs. He held this role since July 2021. Rizzolo has over 25 years of retail experience....
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Zalando appoints new general manager for Western Europe
Paris-based Laura Toledano Khelif was appointed as the new general manager for Western Europe at Zalando. In her new role, she will oversee the Benelux markets, in addition to her existing responsibilities for France, the UK and Ireland. Khelif announced her appointment via LinkedIn. "As general manager for Western Europe, I look forward to...
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TikTok shop joins Lectra's e-commerce platform, Neteven
TikTok Shop joined the network of Neteven, the e-commerce platform by technology company Lectra. Neteven already collaborates with major online marketplaces such as Amazon, Asos, Decathlon, and Zalando. Thanks to this new partnership with TikTok, a subsidiary of tech giant ByteDance, fashion brands can now sell their collections through one of...
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Gymshark opens first European store in Amsterdam
British sportswear brand Gymshark opened a new store at Kalverstraat 178 in Amsterdam on June 21, 2025. The three-storey store boasts a total area of over 1,000 square metres. This marks the UK brand's first permanent brick-and-mortar location in continental Europe. Head of communications at Gymshark, Sam Kane, enthusiastically reflected on the...
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Freitag launches rental service
Swiss bag brand Freitag took a step towards a circular business model with the launch of its rental service, Freitag Rent. The brand announced this in a press release. Freitag joins brands such as Decathlon, Bever, H&M, Urban Outfitters and Nike, which previously launched similar rental services. Peter Hollenstein, project manager at Freitag...
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CIFF announces strategic alliance with Copenhagen Fashion Week
Scandinavian fashion fair CIFF and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) have deepened their strategic partnership to support emerging design talent in the region. Together, they continue to back the CPHFW NewTalent programme, an initiative spotlighting brands operating for less than five years. This long-term alliance provides participating...
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Adidas appoints new managing director in Korea
Markus Morent has been appointed managing director for Adidas Korea. Adidas confirmed this in an email to FashionUnited. Morent will report to Mathieu Sidokpohou, member of the Executive Board and responsible for Global Sales. The leadership change followed the departure of former MD Peter Kwak, who decided to step down to spend more time with...
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