Executives

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    J.C. Penney operator names chief wholesale and business development officer

    Catalyst Brands has tapped Michael Fernandez, who previously worked at The Levy Group and Perry Ellis International, for the position.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    What Gap Inc. beauty, accessories hires say about its ambitions

    The four executives and advisers announced Wednesday are among the top merchants and designers in these categories.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Universal Music chief joins Gap Inc. board amid comeback effort

    Universal Music Publishing Group CEO Jody Gerson arrives as the apparel retailer works to regain cultural relevance, especially at its namesake brand.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    How J.C. Penney is preparing for the holidays with laugh-out-loud deals

    Marketing chief Marisa Thalberg discusses how marketers can engage holiday shoppers amid economic uncertainty.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Glossier taps Colin Walsh to replace Kyle Leahy as CEO

    The DTC beauty brand hoped to find a “Colin Walsh type” to help it pursue growth, and got the man himself to take the job.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Walmart to launch in South Africa and Mary Dillon exits Foot Locker

    The big-box retailer will reveal opening dates in October, while the former CEO and other executives departed the sportswear company.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Macy’s Inc. in search of a new Bluemercury CEO

    Maly Bernstein, who has led the beauty business for four years, decided to step down and will leave the company at the end of September.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Bark names president of core business

    In this newly created role, Michael Black will oversee the online pet retailer’s DTC and wholesale businesses.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Dollar Tree taps new chief merchandising officer

    The retailer's current chief merchant will retire next year and Brent Beebe will be promoted to the role in April. 

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Etsy expands CTO role as product chief exits

    Longtime Etsy executive Rafe Colburn has taken on duties from Nick Daniel, who was chief product officer until Friday.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Dick’s names a slate of executives to lead Foot Locker as deal closes

    Among them, a 26-year Nike veteran will be president of Foot Locker North America and PepsiCo’s chief sports officer will be chief of marketing.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Retail recorded nearly 40 CEO exits through July

    Chief executive departures in the industry doubled compared to the same period last year, with exits announced from Target, L.L. Bean and others.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 8, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Skechers deal clears hurdles while Gap eyes store improvement

    3G Capital will take the footwear brand private. Meanwhile, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson sees work to do in brick and mortar.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 5, 2025
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    Mattel restructures its brand leadership team

    The reset includes adding two new roles: chief global brand officer and global head of dolls. 

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Crocs appoints Nike alum as CFO

    Patraic Reagan is stepping into the role following the resignation of Susan Healy.

    By Grace Noto • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Sycamore Partners closes Walgreens acquisition, splits retailer into 5 companies

    Mike Motz has been named the CEO of Walgreens. He was formerly the chief executive of Staples U.S. Retail, a Sycamore portfolio company.

    By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Building loyalty in a post-pandemic home improvement landscape

    Building loyalty in a post-pandemic world. It's about relevance, not just rewards.

    By Laura Cosgrove • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Lululemon names AI exec to improve product innovation, speed

    The brand's CIO is departing the company while Ranju Das takes on a newly formed chief AI and technology officer position. 

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Wilson CEO to step down

    Joe Dudy is exiting the chief executive role after spending three decades at Wilson and parent company Amer Sports.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Former Dollar General exec to return for CFO post

    Donny Lau is rejoining the discount retailer after a nearly three-year absence to replace Kelly Dilts, who is leaving to become Nordstrom's CFO.

    By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Can Target’s new CEO hit the bullseye?

    The retailer’s board believes a company veteran can promote much needed change. Now, Michael Fiddelke has to prove himself to others.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Kohl’s adds CTO to its tech leadership lineup

    The retailer brought in former Nike and J.Crew executive Steven Dee to lead all technology and information platforms.

    By Roberto Torres • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Levi’s brings on chief supply chain officer from Victoria’s Secret

    Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Target CEO Brian Cornell to exit

    The executive shaped the mass retailer’s reputation and performance for over a decade. He will be succeeded by COO Michael Fiddelke.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Adore Me founder out at Victoria’s Secret & Co.

    Now leading the brand is Christine Vellani, who has worked in merchandising and new business at the lingerie giant for nearly six years.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025