Executives

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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 • Nov. 17, 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
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Oct. 2, 2025
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    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 • Oct. 2, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Sept. 30, 2025
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    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