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Ron Frasch

Operating Partner, Castanea Partners

The former president and chief merchandising office of Saks Fifth Avenue led private equity firm Castena’s investment in Proenza Schouler.

Ron Frasch
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What’s Next for Proenza Schouler?

With a new business strategy taking shape and a Paris runway debut only days away, Jack McCollough, Lazaro Hernandez and chief executive Judd Crane share their plans with BoF.

News & Analysis

What’s Next for Proenza Schouler?

With a new business strategy taking shape and a Paris runway debut only days away, Jack McCollough, Lazaro Hernandez and chief executive Judd Crane share their plans with BoF.


News & Analysis

Mark Cross: The American Luxury Brand Revival That Almost Wasn’t

How chief executive Neal J. Fox took a 165-year-old leather goods brand and turned it into a 21st century street style favourite by not being afraid to pivot — or take a gamble.

News & Analysis

Mark Cross: The American Luxury Brand Revival That Almost Wasn’t

How chief executive Neal J. Fox took a 165-year-old leather goods brand and turned it into a 21st century street style favourite by not being afraid to pivot — or take a gamble.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | David Neville to Exit Rag & Bone, Proenza Schouler CEO, Burberry COO to Resign

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500

Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.

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The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500

Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.


News & Analysis

Saks’s New President to Spend $1.25 Billion to Rejuvenate Chain

NEW YORK, United States — Saks Fifth Avenue President Marigay McKee plans to spend $1.25 billion refurbishing the luxury chain over the next two

News & Analysis

Saks’s New President to Spend $1.25 Billion to Rejuvenate Chain

NEW YORK, United States — Saks Fifth Avenue President Marigay McKee plans to spend $1.25 billion refurbishing the luxury chain over the next two


News & Analysis

Hudson’s Bay Hires Harrods Chief Merchant McKee to Run Saks

NEW YORK, United States — Hudson's Bay Co., the Canadian department store chain that's acquiring Saks Inc. for $2.4 billion, hired Marigay McKee,

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Hudson’s Bay Hires Harrods Chief Merchant McKee to Run Saks

NEW YORK, United States — Hudson's Bay Co., the Canadian department store chain that's acquiring Saks Inc. for $2.4 billion, hired Marigay McKee,


News & Analysis

Saks Says 2 Top Executives to Depart After Buyout

NEW YORK, United States — Saks Inc. says two of its top executives will leave the company once its sale to Hudson's Bay Co. is complete.

News & Analysis

Saks Says 2 Top Executives to Depart After Buyout

NEW YORK, United States — Saks Inc. says two of its top executives will leave the company once its sale to Hudson's Bay Co. is complete.


News & Analysis

London Fashion Week | Tough times ahead

Everyone's talking about London's young designer set -- and the news is not good.

News & Analysis

London Fashion Week | Tough times ahead

Everyone's talking about London's young designer set -- and the news is not good.


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