Executives

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    Lululemon names general manager of North America as Celeste Burgoyne exits

    Carla Anderson will now lead North America and report to André Maestrini, who oversees all regions as chief commercial officer.

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Kohl’s stays the course with CEO choice

    Michael Bender took over in the interim when the newly arrived chief executive was fired for cause in May. The board unanimously made it permanent.

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Lululemon’s head of the Americas to exit

    Twenty-year veteran Celeste Burgoyne’s departure puts yet another wrench in the brand’s turnaround and represents the loss of a “key architect” of the brand’s success.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Walmart heads to Nasdaq and October lacks federal sales data

    The move signals the mass merchant’s “tech-powered” growth strategy. Meanwhile, it’s now two months without government data on retail sales.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 21, 2025
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    Walmart’s e-commerce growth speaks to CEO Doug McMillon’s legacy

    Digital sales jumped 27% globally in Q3 and the U.S. channel is poised to turn a profit this year, demonstrating a core aspect of the exiting chief's omnichannel strategy.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Saks Global shakeup reaches Bergdorf Goodman

    Chief merchant Yumi Shin’s exit has prompted an evaluation of merchandising leadership. Chief Retail Officer Melissa Xides is also exiting.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
  • The exterior of a Calvin Klein store. The windows show signs for sales and an image of actor Jeremy Allen White wearing Calvin Klein underwear.
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    CFO exits Calvin Klein parent amid longrunning turnaround

    PVH, which also runs Tommy Hilfiger, has launched a global search to replace Zac Coughlin, who arrived nearly four years ago.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Rhone names chief operating officer

    Matthew Wallace joins the DTC activewear brand with over three decades of experience, including with Walmart and PVH Corp.

    By Howard Ruben • Updated Nov. 19, 2025
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    Dollar General taps new operations, merchandising chiefs

    Emily Taylor continues her 25-year career at the retailer by taking on the COO position. The company also eliminated its executive vice president of strategy and development role.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Crocs promotes Adidas vet to lead Heydude

    Rupert Campbell arrived at the brand in March and now takes on new responsibilities, following the promotion of former brand chief Terence Reilly.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire, John Furner to succeed

    McMillon will step down from the top position in January after more than four decades at the company. He will remain as an adviser through fiscal 2027.

    By • Updated Nov. 14, 2025
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    Columbia Sportswear names co-presidents as part of long-term succession plan

    Peter Bragdon and Joe Boyle will take on the roles, though founding family member Tim Boyle will remain chairman and CEO.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Nike vet joins Reebok and could AI boost the mall?

    Daniel Schachne, who also has a history with Jordan, will oversee the brand’s growth strategy. Meanwhile, David Simon sees at least one potential benefit from the AI shift.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Under Armour CFO to exit next year

    Dave Bergman has spent 21 years with the retailer, nine of them as its financial chief, and will be replaced by Samsonite executive Reza Taleghani.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    Saks Global approaches merger anniversary with a whirlwind of executive changes

    Most surprising is last week’s exit of Emily Essner, who was aboard as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus combined and whose duties just expanded.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Dollar General eyes AI optimization with new role

    Former Dropbox executive Travis Nixon joins the discount retailer to integrate the tech across supply chain, store operations and merchandising.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Bath & Body Works brings on former Bluemercury CEO in new role

    Maly Bernstein, who spent four years leading the Macy’s, Inc. banner, has been named chief commercial officer.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
  • The name "claire's" in lowercase block letters adorns the gray, corrugated-metal side as well as the slatted-wood front of a storefront overhang.
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    Can Claire’s make a comeback?

    Investment firm Ames Watson spoke with Retail Dive about its approach to reinvigorating the brand after buying it out of bankruptcy.

    By • Updated Nov. 5, 2025
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    Puma taps long-time Nike vet to head global retail

    Ronald Reijmers also comes with senior leadership experience at Adidas and Gymshark, and will oversee Puma’s full-price and outlet stores globally.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Build-A-Bear brings on digital exec from Lego

    The company named Carmen Flores the senior vice president of e-commerce and digital experiences.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Amazon hikes fulfillment fees and retailers list AI as a risk factor

    The e-commerce giant will increase fees for third-party sellers next year and a growing number of retailers are pointing to AI concerns in their 10-Ks.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 24, 2025
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    Ulta appoints new CFO

    Christopher DelOrefice will take on the role in December, allowing interim CFO Chris Lialios to return to being senior vice president and controller.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Ralph Lauren elevates AI to the C-suite

    Naveen Seshadri, the retailer’s global chief digital officer, took on an expanded role this month. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 16, 2025
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    ‘We’re certainly not fast fashion’: A.k.a. Brands CEO

    Princess Polly and Culture Kings chief Ciaran Long talks about delivering on-trend fashion and the conglomerate’s strategy on opening stores.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Designer Brands CFO to exit

    Jared Poff will depart after a decade with the shoe company, leaving it to search for a successor and tap an interim principal financial officer.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025