Nike taps McDonald’s exec for chief communications officer

Michael Gonda joins July 7 and is the latest change CEO Elliott Hill has made to the activewear brand’s leadership ranks.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2025

Away appoints new CEO as it expands sales channels

President Jessica Schinazi takes on the lead position as co-founder Jen Rubio steps into an executive chair role on the board. 

By Dani James • June 2, 2025

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Kizik taps Nike vet as CEO

Gareth Hosford, who held leadership positions at the athletics giant and Converse, will lead the hands-free footwear brand and its parent company.

By Howard Ruben • June 2, 2025

Nike Chief Innovation Officer John Hoke to retire

The executive, who served as the brand's first chief design officer, is exiting after more than 30 years as it works through a broader turnaround strategy.

By Dani James • May 30, 2025

E.l.f. Beauty to acquire Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for $1B

Citing a “very high bar for M&A,” CEO Tarang Amin said the retailer only makes acquisitions when it’s a clear win-win, as with its 2023 purchase of Naturium.

By Cara Salpini • May 29, 2025

Origins expands to Amazon’s premium beauty store

The e-commerce giant has been bulking up its beauty offering by adding brands like Too Faced, Estée Lauder and Clinique to its lineup.

By Howard Ruben • May 27, 2025

Crocs promotes Terence Reilly to chief brand officer

In the newly created role, the executive will oversee marketing and creative efforts for the company’s namesake brand and Heydude.

By Howard Ruben • May 27, 2025

Inside Poppi’s push into gaming as prebiotic soda marketing bubbles up

PepsiCo recently finalized a $1.95 billion acquisition of the brand, which has used a “community- and culture-first approach” to marketing.

By Chris Kelly • May 27, 2025

Nike to return to Amazon, raise prices

The sportswear giant will sell on the U.S. site after six years away. Meanwhile, prices are going up for many of its footwear products.

By Cara Salpini • May 27, 2025

How lower China tariffs will affect direct-to-consumer imports

Temporarily reduced duties likely won't be enough to stop ongoing shifts among de minimis-reliant supply chains, experts said.

By Max Garland • May 27, 2025

Nike lays off ‘limited number’ of tech employees

The layoffs, which are the result of changes announced last week, come amid a broader turnaround strategy under new CEO Elliott Hill.

By Cara Salpini • May 22, 2025

Birkenstock eyes global price increase to mitigate tariffs

A single-digit price increase is expected, but the company may capture market share in the meantime.

By Howard Ruben • May 20, 2025

Andie acquires Richer Poorer

In its first acquisition, the DTC swimwear brand snapped up the California-based casual apparel company previously owned by Francesca’s.

By Howard Ruben • May 20, 2025

Levi’s to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands Group for $311M

The jeans company is selling off the khakis brand to focus on its core labels. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 20, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s plans to refinance, Wayfair expands large-format concept

The department store intends to refinance with a $360 million offering of new senior secured notes, while the home goods retailer said another larger store is on the horizon.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 16, 2025

Church & Dwight acquires Touchland for $880M

The hand sanitizer brand, founded in 2018, has expanded its distribution to major retailers including Target, Ulta and Urban Outfitters.

By Howard Ruben • May 14, 2025

Peloton revenue slides 13% in Q3

Still, executives touted that the connected fitness company performed above the high end of its guidance range as it narrowed losses in the period.

By Caroline Jansen • May 14, 2025

Chewy CFO to exit

David Reeder’s departure comes after the company reported rising sales and active customer figures for 2024.

By Grace Noto • May 14, 2025

Under Armour nears the end of SKU reduction, turns focus to premium products

The athletics retailer hopes to position its assortment as a higher-end offering, including through a $140 backpack.

By Cara Salpini • May 13, 2025

Despite 18% sales drop, Allbirds says it could return to top-line growth in Q4

The footwear brand’s new product lineup is set to hit shelves this fall and a refreshed store concept at one location is leading to higher sales.

By Cara Salpini • May 9, 2025

Purple sales down 13% in Q1, citing softness in wholesale, e-commerce channels

The company said it’s more than doubling its presence in Mattress Firm stores at a time when the brand’s wholesale business is down 24%.

By Howard Ruben • May 9, 2025

Warby Parker posts first quarterly net profit since going public

The brand is working to mitigate tariff impacts, but has already had to raise prices on some lenses and accessories.

By Dani James • May 8, 2025

Hims & Hers hires former Amazon exec as Q1 revenue doubles

Nader Kabbani, who spent almost 20 years at the e-commerce giant, joins the health startup as chief operations officer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 8, 2025

Nike names new brand president as Hill shuffles leadership structure

As part of a reorganization, Amy Montagne will now lead the Nike brand, while 26-year veteran Heidi O’Neill is retiring.

By Cara Salpini • May 6, 2025

Wayfair’s customer base continues to shrink as revenue remains flat in Q1

Executives remained optimistic about the online retailer’s ability to weather tariff pressures, touting its marketplace structure.

By Caroline Jansen • May 2, 2025