As Lululemon AI chief exits, analysts ‘increasingly concerned’ about turnover

Ranju Das, who held his role for less than a year, is leaving just a month before incoming chief Heidi O’Neill is set to start.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 14, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. names chief accounting officer

Jill Windrum will also serve as deputy chief financial officer, effective Aug. 31, taking on the principal accounting officer role from CFO Brian LaRose.

By Dani James • Aug. 13, 2026

Shoe Station names chief marketing officer

Tracy Dick is now in the chief marketer role, following the company’s corporate name change earlier this summer. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 13, 2026

Wrangler to open more stores amid direct-to-consumer push

Owner Kontoor executives called the company’s Helly Hansen outdoor brand its “growth engine,” but some analysts aren’t so sure.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2026

Home Depot appoints interim CEO leadership as Ted Decker takes medical leave

Senior Executive Vice President Ann-Marie Campbell and CFO Richard McPhail will oversee CEO duties for the next few months in Decker’s absence.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 12, 2026

Target taps Lowe’s executive as first chief AI officer

For Chandhu Nair, collaboration will be essential as the retailer focuses on how technology can elevate user experience.

By Nicole Laskowski • Aug. 12, 2026

Signet names new leadership for Zales, Blue Nile

The jewelry company appointed veterans from Mattel and Tiffany & Co. as it continues to push its Grow Brand Love strategy.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 11, 2026

Gymshark names new chief supply chain officer

Matt Rogers joined the fitness apparel brand in 2023 and previously held the role of global supply chain director.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 11, 2026

DXL board chair steps in for CEO as challenges mount

The big-and-tall men’s retailer is mulling a merger, fighting off a takeover offer and grappling with weight-loss drugs’ impact on its business.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2026

Best Buy’s chief marketer exits, replaced by newcomer

Jennie Weber left the retailer after over 20 years at the company, with Chief Creative Officer Marty Senn taking over the position.

By Dani James • Aug. 10, 2026

Bob’s Discount Furniture is winning over higher-income shoppers

The furniture retailer, known for its value-oriented marketing, said it’s seeing momentum build within its cohort of customers earning over $100,000.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 10, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Activist comes for Ethan Allen’s board, Rhode delivers for Elf

The investor wants his nominees to replace all of the furniture retailer’s directors, while Rhode helped E.l.f. Beauty achieve nearly 40% growth.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 7, 2026

QVC Group exits Chapter 11, CEO steps down

Mike George, who once led the company when it was Qurate Retail Group, has been named interim chief executive officer.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 7, 2026

Home Depot reshuffles leadership to accelerate tech innovation

The company is consolidating tech teams under the leadership of its new CTO as part of this effort.

By Paige Gross • Aug. 6, 2026

Best Buy picks Nordstrom alum for CFO

Anne Bramman succeeds Matt Bilunas, who left the retailer last month after serving as its finance chief for seven years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 5, 2026

Adidas apparel outshines footwear during World Cup quarter

The brand — which also announced a CFO transition — saw apparel net sales jump 34% in the second quarter.

By Dani James • July 30, 2026

Kohl’s board chair exits

John Schlifske announced his retirement and director Wendy Arlin has stepped into the role. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 30, 2026

Bark names CFO

Anya Hamill comes with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across public and private CPG companies.

By Caroline Jansen • July 29, 2026

Kate Spade taps Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director

The designer, who made his mark at labels like Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen, is tasked with refreshing the struggling Tapestry-owned brand.

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2026

Target adds former 7-Eleven CEO to board

Joe DePinto, who comes with food and digital commerce experience, will join the retailer's board of directors in August.

By Dani James • July 22, 2026

J. Crew hires former Walmart e-commerce exec

After nearly a decade with the big-box retailer, Stacey Levitt is joining the apparel company as its executive vice president of e-commerce and digital experience. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 21, 2026

Walmart US chief operating officer to depart

Leadership shakeups are continuing at the mass retailer about five months after John Furner formally took over the CEO position.

By Dani James • July 17, 2026

Kate Spade focused on ‘reigniting the magic’ with new chief marketer

L'Oréal veteran Allison Badea has been tapped for the role as the brand faces falling sales and a long turnaround road.

By Dani James • July 17, 2026

Ulta Beauty names Domino’s veteran as CTO

Kelly Garcia, who has been on the board since 2022, joins the retailer in the midst of a tech-driven strategy to drive growth and personalization.

By Paige Gross • July 17, 2026

Sephora vet to take Calvin Klein parent’s CFO seat

PVH appointed Alexis Rollier to take the finance reins about eight months after its previous finance chief, Zac Coughlin, departed.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 16, 2026