Boohoo Names New CEO, Defies Frasers' Bid to Install Ashley

Boohoo named Dan Finley as its next chief executive officer, spurning major shareholder Frasers’ attempts to install its owner Mike Ashley at the helm.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago

Boohoo Reviews Frasers' Requests

The online fashion company said it was reviewing Frasers’ recent requests for appointments to its board and that it remained willing to discuss representation with its major shareholder.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Frasers Won't Make Bid for Mulberry

The U.K. online fashion retailer has ended a near monthlong battle to take control of the British luxury brand.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Ashley demands to be made Boohoo chief

Tycoon’s Frasers Group claims fast-fashion retailer is being ‘mismanaged’ after building 27% stake

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Boohoo says it needs to protect commercial position in Frasers spat

Fast-fashion retailer hits back at Mike Ashley’s demand to be appointed chief executive

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Google CEO names new search and ads boss, slides predecessor to role of chief technologist

Google is replacing Prabhakar Raghavan, the company's search and ads boss since 2018, with longtime executive Nick Fox.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Disney Taps Gorman as Next Chairman, Plans to Name New CEO in 2026

The Morgan Stanley exec leads the entertainment giant’s succession planning committee. Disney is screening internal and external candidates in preparation for Bob Iger’s departure.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Mulberry's Majority Shareholder Rejects Sweetened Bid From Frasers

The British luxury brand’s majority shareholder declined a sweetened offer from Frasers Group to take full ownership for $94.1 million.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Boohoo appoints insider as chief executive in snub to Mike Ashley

Fast-fashion retailer names Debenhams chief Dan Finley as its new boss amid row with sportswear tycoon

Business - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

CVS cuts outlook yet again — while swapping out CEO for a company veteran

“The shift in management is not surprising as the company looks to level set its operations and strategically position itself for future growth,” analyst said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Kraken Lays Off 15% of Workers and Names Arjun Sethi New Co-CEO

The influential cryptocurrency exchange has undergone several reorganizations in recent years.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Peloton’s stock soars 30% after company names Apple Fitness+ co-founder as new CEO

Peloton announced the appointment of Peter Stern as new CEO effective Jan. 1. Stern is the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ and has done stints at Ford Motor Co. and Time Warner Cable.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – business live

Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit , will see a large expansion of fossil ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Exhausted Gazans Defy Evacuation Orders as Israel Presses New Offensive

Many Palestinians are staying put as Israel’s military orders civilians to leave large parts of northern Gaza as it conducts an offensive against Hamas militants.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Disney says it will name CEO Bob Iger’s second successor in 2026

The House of Mouse taps former Morgan Stanley CEO as its new board chair, who will lead search for Iger’s replacement. Walt Disney said it would announce another replacement for CEO Bob Iger in ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Peloton Interactive Names Peter Stern as CEO; Narrows 1Q Losses

Peloton Interactive appointed Peter Stern as chief executive officer following a months-long search for a new leader to continue its turnaround efforts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.'s bids to have his name removed from Michigan and Wisconsin ballots

Robert F. Kennedy suspended his longshot presidential campaign in August and endorsed former President Donald Trump.

FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices

Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem as Its New Leader

Mr. Qassem had been the Lebanese militant group’s longtime deputy. He replaces Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike last month.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

WNBA's Fever name White as new head coach

Former Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White has been hired as the new head coach of the Indiana Fever, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - 26 minutes ago

Starbucks Scales Back Discounts Under New CEO

Brian Niccol, the company’s new chief executive, is aiming to improve cafe operations and focus more on selling premium coffee while promoting seasonal drinks.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Starbucks Baristas Demand Change from New CEO

Starbucks baristas hope to see their complaints taken seriously with new leadership at the helm.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets ‘Early 2026’ for C.E.O. Change

In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief executive, Robert A. Iger, will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

New NWSL franchise gets name: BOS Nation FC

Using an anagram for the term "Bostonian," the National Women's Soccer League's newest franchise unveiled its name on Tuesday: BOS Nation Football Club.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

National Women's Soccer League reveals name for new Boston team

BOS Nation will begin playing in the league in 2026. The expansion of the NWSL into Boston was first announced last September.

‘A triumph’: London’s £19bn Elizabeth line is named best new architecture in Britain

With its futuristic panels, airy tunnels and elegantly unified design, the 73-mile addition to the tube is a worthy winner of the prestigious Stirling prize – and puts the rest of the creaking, ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Boston’s New Soccer Team Misses the Mark With Name and Marketing Campaign

The N.W.S.L. club will be called BOS Nation FC. No one could have been prepared for the video that came next, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Southwest Airlines beats on revenue by a wide margin, names new board members

Southwest reported a relatively big revenue beat and reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott to add new board members.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Estée Lauder names new chief executive as family steps back

Stéphane de La Faverie to lead beauty group while William Lauder to relinquish executive chair role

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Report: Giants expected to name Minasian new GM under Posey

Buster Posey reportedly has found his next San Francisco Giants general manager.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Report: Giants expected to name Zack Minasian new GM under Posey

President of baseball operations Buster Posey reportedly has found his next San Francisco Giants general manager.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Boohoo considers break-up as sales slide

The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure.

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