Sunday, October 12, 2008

THE CHURN

There is this belief that retail/fashion changes don't happen after October. We'll see, as the world churns...

Joseph M. Schmidt has been named president of Dick's Sporting Goods, effective in February. Vice president of operations and chief operating officer since February, Schmidt will replace Edward W. Stack.

Brendan Hoffman, former CEO of Neiman Marcus Direct, was named CEO of Lord & Taylor, replacing long time CEO Jane Elfers.

Francesco Russo, formerly footwear designer at Yves Saint Laurent, has been named creative director of Sergio Rossi.

Matteo Morandi has been named general manager of watches and licenses for Morellato & Sector SpA.

Glen S. Lyon, president of The Finish Line, Inc., has been named chief executive officer, effective December 1.

Rayna Greenberg has been promoted to account executive in Alison Brod PR's beauty division.

Ashley Berg, formerly of Kravetz & Company, has been hired as a senior account executive in Alison Brod PR's lifestyle division.

Sarah Cunningham has left the music and celebrity division at Susan Blond, Inc. to pursue new opportunities.

Francesca Simons, formerly of Shadow PR, has been named account executive at Kravetz and Company.

Thierry Falque-Pierrotin, head of the Redcats mail order division of French retail group PPR, has resigned, effective at the end of the year.

Bernard Manuel, chairman of Cygne Designs Inc. has resigned.

Paul Wilmot Communications announces its U.S. representation of Zufi Alexander handbags and shoes.

The Shop PR announces its representation of Eco-Ganik.

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