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Co-leadership at Otto: insights into an innovative leadership model

Management positions are often advertised as full-time roles, which excludes people who work part-time. However, other models are possible, such as co-leadership, where more than one person holds the same management role. At Hamburg-based retailer Otto, Jennifer Halemba and her former colleague Marleen Hinzmann shared the head of recruiting...

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Stylein returns to international wholesale: “We had to build our home market first”

Since its founding in New York in 2001, the Swedish label Stylein has evolved from a young idea into an internationally sought-after brand. Founder Elin Alemdar is responsible not only for the design but also for the strategic direction, collection creation and brand communication. Together with partner Ulrika Fohgelberg Nordén, who has shaped...

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Amsterdam, beyond the hype: Market seducing Spanish brands… and putting them to the test

I have been living in Amsterdam for just over four years and, subjectively, I fully understand what it is about this city that attracts both talent and Spanish brands. Its manageable size, a life that moves between canals and bicycles, and the balance between tradition and modernity in one of the world's most international capitals are all part...

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The State of Fashion 2026: Turbulence is the new normal

The annual State of Fashion report by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, has revealed that 46 percent of fashion executives expect industry conditions to worsen in 2026, an increase from 39 percent in last year’s report. The report, which reveals how changes in...