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Autry names former Golden Goose executive as CEO to drive DTC expansion. The Italian luxury sneaker brand has appoints Danilo Piarulli as CEO as it targets DTC growth in the US and Asia. The brand expects €150m in sales this year, following Style Capital’s 50.2% stake acquisition.
Jigsaw appoints Design Director amid strategic reset and US expansion plans. Jigsaw has named Melanie Walker as Design Director as it prepares to launch on Nordstrom and Macy’s marketplaces in fall 2026. The British apparel brand aims to open 10 new UK stores and refresh its leadership to drive growth.
Victorian Plumbing appoints former THG CMO as Non-Executive Director to strengthen board. Bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing has named Adam Knappy as Non-Executive Director. Adam brings experience from DAZN Group and 14 years at THG. Victorian Plumbing reported £324.5m in FY23 revenue, up 5% year-on-year.
Circle Health expands UK diagnostics with acquisition of Unilabs laboratory operations. Circle Health, part of PureHealth, has acquired selected Unilabs UK labs, serving over 90 healthcare clients. The move aims to enhance diagnostic integration across its hospital network, improving operational capacity and clinical collaboration.
Pegasus Airlines receives conditional approval to acquire Czech carrier Smartwings. Czech competition regulators have approved the acquisition following commitments to transfer summer slots on the Prague-Antalya route. The decision addresses competition concerns about market concentration.
Costa Coffee reports £63m pre-tax profit following successful turnaround. The coffee chain has seen revenues rise 3.5% to £1.74bn under new leadership. The brand is now back in expansion mode with 51 new stores planned for this year following store refurbishments.
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