Executives
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Peloton names fourth chief marketing officer in 5 years
With past experience at Apple, Amazon and Netflix, Megan Imbres’ background aligns with how Peloton is looking to grow its business.
By Peter Adams • June 13, 2025 -
How Nike CEO Elliott Hill is building out his turnaround team
Eight months in, Hill has changed leadership structures and brought in new hires. At the same time, several long-time executives have retired.
By Cara Salpini • June 12, 2025 -
Vera Bradley CEO, CFO to depart
The company, which posted a 24% net revenue decline in the first quarter, suspended guidance and announced the creation of a strategy and transformation committee.
By Lara Ewen • June 12, 2025 -
Kirkland’s appoints UpWest, Richer Poorer vet as COO
James Schisler takes on oversight of the home retailer’s operations. Meanwhile, Beyond has tapped a former Kirkland’s CEO for the board.
By Dani James • June 9, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Nike appoints innovation chief and retailers face cyberattacks
The athletics retailer filled in the role behind John Hoke, while Victoria’s Secret, Adidas and The North Face have recently reported security breaches.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 6, 2025 -
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 -
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 -
Home Depot elevates CIO from within as AI adoption plans progress
Angie Brown will lead technology strategy for the home improvement retail giant after a 27-year career with the company.
By Matt Ashare • 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 -
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 -
Former Vitamin Shoppe CEO returns to top spot
Sharon Leite, who was the company’s chief executive from 2018 to 2023, takes on the CEO role as the company begins operations under new ownership.
By Howard Ruben • May 22, 2025 -
Target’s Q1 earnings disappoint amid battle with tariffs, consumer backlash
The mass retailer lowered its guidance for the full year, announced the departure of multiple executives and launched a new strategic office in an effort to combat sales declines.
By Dani James • May 21, 2025 -
As it preps for life beyond Dollar Tree, Family Dollar names CEO
Duncan MacNaughton, a former chief operating officer of the business, will take on the top spot after Dollar Tree finalizes the sale of the banner.
By Howard Ruben • May 21, 2025 -
Bath & Body Works names Nike vet CEO
Gina Boswell is out from the top role, and Daniel Heaf — who once was the head of Nike Direct — has stepped in to lead the company.
By Kaarin Moore • May 19, 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 -
Kohl’s paperwork reveals board member left due to governing concerns, lack of transparency
Emails show that Christine Day resigned from her board role due to a disagreement with the company — a disparity from a previous SEC filing.
By Kaarin Moore • May 13, 2025 -
Mattel names CFO amid tariff pressure
The leadership change comes as the California-based toymaker lands squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s tariff push.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 12, 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 -
Helen of Troy CEO out after 14 months
Noel Geoffroy, who was previously the company’s chief operating officer, has exited the company after taking on the top spot in March 2024.
By Howard Ruben • May 7, 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 -
EBay restructures leadership, brings in new CFO
A former PayPal exec is stepping into the role. Meanwhile, the company is bringing together its product and marketing teams and consolidating engineering.
By Kaarin Moore • May 5, 2025 -
Kohl’s CEO fired over conflicts of interest
Ashley Buchanan, who only took the post in January, was terminated for cause following an investigation into vendor transactions, the department store said.
By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2025 -
‘We’re not just a hot cup company’: What’s next for Stanley
Can the water bottle brand live past its virality? Global President Matt Navarro says it already has.
By Cara Salpini • April 29, 2025 -
Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer
Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.
By Dani James • April 28, 2025