Leadership Changes - Golden Goose is appointing Mauro Maggioni as the new CEO of the Americas, succeeding Silvia Merati who is leaving to lead the denim brand Frame in Los Angeles [1] - Maggioni has been with Golden Goose since 2019, previously serving as CEO of the Asia-Pacific region and has extensive experience in the fashion industry, including roles at Ermenegildo Zegna Group and Giorgio Armani [2] Financial Performance - The company reported a 13 percent increase in group revenues for the first half of the year, reaching 342.1 million euros compared to 307.3 million euros in the same period last year [4] - In the second quarter, sales rose by 14 percent, an increase from 12 percent growth in the first quarter [4] - By region, the Europe, Middle East, and Africa area saw an 18 percent growth, the U.S. experienced an 8 percent increase, and the Asia-Pacific region registered a 9 percent rise in sales [4] Retail Expansion and Sustainability Initiatives - Golden Goose opened its third Forward concept store in the U.S. at NorthPark shopping center in Dallas, focusing on product preservation and environmental impact reduction [5] - The company also launched an experiential store concept in New York's Meatpacking District, featuring personalized gift-wrapping and co-creation elements, marking its fourth physical retail space in the city [6]