Having revealed its plans to invest in Europe, the American brand Coach looks to develop in Asia. The leather good specialist is separating its operations into three specific geographical areas by creating new CEO positions.

Nike’s former global design director, Keryn Francisco, has taken up the position as global product design director at Icebreaker, the New Zealand company that pioneered the outdoor merino wool apparel category.

Kark-Heinz Müller, co-founder and only general manager until now, has announced Sebastian Hennecke as the new post for Vice-President as part of the Berlin trade show's restructuring.

Amer Sports just appointed Andy Towne to president of clothing.

American Apparel, Inc. has appointed Tom Casey as Acting President of the company, former Executive Vice President and VFO of Blockbuster.

Hugo Boss Chief Executive Claus-Dietrich Lahrs said luxury markets might recover much faster than expected.

Esprit has just confirmed the arrival of H&M's top managers to its label. The brand entrusts artistic direction to Jan Nord and brand management to Jörgen Andersson.

H&M has just announced the appointment of Donald Schneider to the post of artistic director at its eponymous label. Just as Diesel did with Bruno Collin, the Swedish group called upon the press to advertise the position.

Starting next week, the surfer Peter Mel will be at the head of the marketing department for Quiksilver’s collection for men, named Waterman. The manufacturer of surf-wear estimates that this collection has good potential for growth.

Karen Buglisi is promoted from vice-president and general manager to global president at Mac Cosmetics. The appointment takes effect immediately, announces the Estée Lauder group, the brand's owner.

British-born brand Ben Sherman has just added Antonio Cvijanovic as Retail Manager to its team. He is a former Diesel, Ralph Lauren and Gap employee.

Japan's Panasonic on Thursday unveiled a robot that can scans a client's head using 3D technology, then shampoos their hair and massages the scalp with its rubbery "fingers".

Procter & Gamble's chief executive caused a spike in Beiersdorf shares on Wednesday with admiration for its Nivea skin cream brand and musings about a takeover in the right circumstances.

US consumer products giant Procter & Gamble on Wednesday opened a 100-million-dollar (73-million-euro) hair-care plant at Urlati, in southern Romania, Procter chief executive Bob McDonald said.

Ck One, Calvin Klein's emblematic fragrance turns into a lifestyle brand. It will now retail jeans, underwear and swimwear licensed by Warnaco, as it targets its young consumers.