Executives


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    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 Aug. 11, 2026
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    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
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    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 Aug. 10, 2026
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    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 Aug. 10, 2026
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    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 Aug. 10, 2026
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    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
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    Filings from QVC Group in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas

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    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 Aug. 7, 2026
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    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
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    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
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    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 July 30, 2026
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    Kohl’s board chair exits

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

    By July 30, 2026
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    Bark names CFO

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

    By July 29, 2026
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    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 July 22, 2026
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    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 July 22, 2026
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    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
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    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 July 17, 2026
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    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 July 17, 2026
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    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
  • Actor Jeremy Allen White sits in a chair poolside. He is wearing an open denim vest, black denim jeans and black cowboy boots.
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    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
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    Best Buy revamps C-suite ahead of CEO change

    Several company veterans were named to new leadership positions as incoming chief Jason Bonfig charts out the retailer's future.

    By July 15, 2026
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    Macy’s Inc. taps Kering Beauté exec to lead Bluemercury

    Alexandre Choueiri was CEO and president of the Americas, the largest region for the L'Oréal-aligned luxury beauty business.

    By July 15, 2026
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    Fashion journalist jumps to Nordstrom

    Brooke Bobb, a former Amazon Luxury Stores executive who most recently was fashion news director at Harper's Bazaar, was named fashion director at the Seattle-based department store.

    By July 14, 2026
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    On commercial chief exits amid leadership restructure

    The activewear brand is splitting the role in two, with Rebecca Cai taking on oversight of global markets and Alice Delahunt joining to focus on the customer.

    By July 10, 2026
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    How Aéropostale entertains Gen Alpha with a creator-led mini-series

    Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at parent Catalyst Brands, opens up about the “Intern Diaries” and a loyalty tie-up with J.C. Penney.

    By Chris Kelly • July 10, 2026
  • Interior J. Crew storefront with mannequins modelling red winter clothing next to holiday gifts
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    J. Crew names brand president

    The apparel company tapped beauty industry veteran Kathleen Van Nest Pierce, effective in August.

    By July 10, 2026