Victoria’s Secret investors back full board after proxy battle

The retailer's shareholders reelected all nine of the remaining nominees put forward by the company, despite pushback from activist group BBRC.

By Dani James • June 16, 2026

Foot Locker vet to lead operations at Kohl’s

Elliott Rodgers, who also spent more than eight years in leadership roles at Ulta, joins the struggling department store in September.

By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2026

Dollar General shuffles executive ranks

Among the nine officer appointments was Travis Nixon, who joined the company last fall and was named chief data and AI officer.

By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2026

‘Chic. Affordable. Divine.’ Isaac Mizrahi returns to Target

At the turn of the century, the fashion designer worked with the discounter to bring stylish clothing to the masses. Can he pick up where he left off?

By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2026

Target’s Brian Cornell to remain executive chairman after proposal rejected

Shareholders did not approve a policy suggestion making the board chair an independent director, despite pushback on Cornell's appointment.

By Dani James • June 15, 2026

Build-A-Bear reconfigures top leadership

Chris Hurt is now formally in the CEO seat, while the company announced changes for two of its other executives.

By Kaarin Moore • June 12, 2026

Primark names Ikea vet CFO ahead of planned AB Foods split

Lucy Slinger is the latest executive hire at Primark as the company consolidates plans to become an independent entity.  

By Grace Noto • June 12, 2026

Chief experience officer at Walmart’s Sam’s Club to exit

Diana Marshall is the latest leadership departure at Walmart Inc. since CEO John Furner took over earlier this year.

By Dani James • June 9, 2026

Former Nordstrom execs descend on Rent the Runway

The company’s interim CEO, interim CFO and chief commercial officer all have ties to the department store. Meanwhile, the apparel rental company’s revenue grew over 29% in Q1.

By Kaarin Moore • June 4, 2026

Pink hires chief merchandising officer

Victoria’s Secret & Co. tapped a longtime Anthropologie executive for the new role, which comes as CEO Hillary Super has recommitted to the subbrand.

By Dani James • Updated June 4, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Burlington plots store openings, Mattel expands Brick Shop

The off-price retailer plans to open over 100 new locations this year, while the toy company debuted new brick sets featuring Lamborghini and Chevrolet.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 29, 2026

Bath & Body Works CEO: ‘We are in the early stages’ of transformation

The retailer reported that Q1 net sales dipped 3% year over year. Meanwhile, CFO Eva Boratto will step down from her role in June.

By Kaarin Moore • May 27, 2026

Lululemon, Chip Wilson settle feud

Two of Wilson’s board nominees will join after all, and he has agreed to hold off on further agitation for the next 18 months or so.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2026

Walmart operations execs latest to leave amid leadership shakeup

CEO John Furner has been reshaping his team since taking over from Doug McMillon earlier this year.

By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: John Varvatos quietly exits Under Armour and Victoria’s Secret’s ticker gets sexier

The designer left the athletics brand last fall. Meanwhile, the lingerie company will sport a new ticker symbol, VSXY, on the NYSE. 

By Retail Dive Staff • May 22, 2026

Amer Sports CFO: No visibility on tariff refunds

Andrew Page told Retail Dive that the company, which runs Arc’teryx and Salomon, will see little impact from the refunds anyway. Revenue at the business was up 32% in Q1.

By Cara Salpini • May 21, 2026

PVH names new Americas CEO amid executive shuffle

Adelyn Cheong, president of PVH China, will succeed Donald Kohler, who is leaving to become CEO of Banana Republic.

By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2026

The Backroom: What’s really happening at Lululemon?

Senior Editor Cara Salpini joins the podcast to discuss the pushback against the incoming CEO, founder Chip Wilson’s battle with the board and more.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 21, 2026

Authentic Brands Group has a new CEO, but Jamie Salter is sticking around

Matt Maddox has been president and will take over as chief executive to run day-to-day operations, but will continue to report to Salter.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2026

Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief

Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.

By Max Garland • May 19, 2026

Former Calvin Klein exec will be Banana Republic’s CEO

It’s a homecoming for Donald Kohler, who began his career at the Gap brand, where he spent a decade in various merchandising roles.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2026

At Home CEO to retire after leading it through bankruptcy

Chief Executive Officer Brad Weston will transition to an advisory role and the home retailer has initiated a search for his replacement.

By Dani James • May 19, 2026

Lululemon claps back at Chip Wilson after spurned settlement offer

The retailer, which called its founder's perspective "outdated," had offered to elect two of his nominees, part of a settlement he rejected.

By Cara Salpini • Updated May 18, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Another entertainment exec at Gap Inc., and tariff refunds trickle in

The apparel conglomerate beefed up its "fashiontainment" roster, while retailers are getting their money back on import levies canceled by the Supreme Court.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 15, 2026

Wacoal America’s new CEO on running a brand worn by many, known by few

James Wheatley spoke with Retail Dive about the bra company's aspirations to grow brand awareness, including through a small fleet of stores.

By Dani James • May 14, 2026