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

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 Cara Salpini • Nov. 6, 2025

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 Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2025

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 Dani James • Nov. 5, 2025

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 Kaarin Moore • Nov. 4, 2025

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 Dani James • Updated Nov. 5, 2025

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

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 Kaarin Moore • Oct. 27, 2025

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

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 Dani James • Oct. 16, 2025

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

‘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 Kaarin Moore • Oct. 14, 2025

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 Dani James • Oct. 10, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Adidas bets on safety footwear, Helen of Troy swings to a loss

The athletics company partnered with Glo Brands BV, while the OXO and Hydro Flask parent company posted a Q2 loss exceeding $308 million.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2025

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2025

Target shareholder group proposes independent board chair policy

The mass retailer raised eyebrows when it announced current CEO Brian Cornell would become executive chair of the board in 2026.

By Dani James • Oct. 2, 2025

Former Macy’s merchant heads to Five Below

The retailer also tapped Edgewell executive Daniel Sullivan as chief financial officer. Ken Bull, who has been interim CFO, remains chief operating officer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2025

Top retail conferences in 2026

These events will cover the topics that are top of mind for executives, including AI, customer behavior and technology.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

Journeys owner shuffles brands, leadership

Footwear company Genesco Inc. has consolidated its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy teen brands into one global retail entity.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2025

Former Shoe Carnival CFO retakes finance chief reins

Kerry Jackson will slip back into the role he held for nearly three decades as the company targets expansive growth plans for its Shoe Station banner.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2025

Urban Outfitters, Calvin Klein veteran jumps to Chico’s

Trish Donnelly now leads a group of brands that were struggling when Sycamore Partners bought them for $1 billion a couple of years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2025

Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal on what’s next for the brand

The co-founder and co-CEO discusses the brand’s store expansion, its partnership with Target and the decision to sunset an iconic aspect of its business.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 23, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Saks Fifth Avenue merchant exits, RH sees Q2 gains despite tariffs

After two decades at the department store, Will Cooper is leaving, while the home goods retailer saw net income improve nearly 80% in the second quarter.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 19, 2025

How Target is rethinking search for generative AI

While most shoppers are still using one or two keywords for a traditional online search, longer, more complex queries are on the rise.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 19, 2025

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 Dani James • Sept. 18, 2025