Dive Brief:
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Lands’ End CEO Edgar Huber is leaving after three years, during which the apparel retailer separated from former parent company Sears, the company announced Monday.
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Federica Marchionni, who’s been Dolce & Gabbana president for some three years, will be his replacement as of Feb. 17.
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In 2002, Sears bought the catalog-based retailer, which was founded in 1963, and spun the company off last April.
Dive Insight:
Thanks to her high-fashion cred, Federica Marchionni’s arrival is already sparking speculation about what direction the apparel retailer might take, including what its merchandise mix will be, where new stores will be and how many, among other details.
Any expansion plans will likely include a push abroad. In any case, it’s a logical time for Lands’ End to have new leadership and some serious new plans, nearly a year after its spin-off from Sears.
