Executives

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    At Home taps former CFO as new chief executive

    Judd Nystrom returns to the company's C-suite several years after supporting its move into the public trading market.

    By • Nov. 3, 2026
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    Bed Bath & Beyond’s strategy needs a reset

    The company, now known as Neighborhood Intelligence, relied on acquisitions to expand its business beyond retail. With two deals called off, where does that leave its turnaround?

    By • Nov. 3, 2026
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    Shakeup at Old Navy continues amid merchandising struggles

    Nicole Colombo, who led fashion at Walmart’s marketplace, is now head of women’s merchandising at Gap Inc.’s value brand.

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Carter’s new chief product officer is from H&M

    The children’s apparel retailer made a number of other leadership changes. Meanwhile, the company reported a "volatile” Q3, according to analysts. 

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Louis Vuitton exec to lead Bergdorf Goodman

    It’s full circle for Lanessa Elrod, who had previous stints at all three Exemplar Luxury Group banners — Bergdorf, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

    By • Updated Oct. 30, 2026
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    The Weekly Closeout: Roots CEO exits, the FTC zeroes in on price

    The chief executive stepped down following the outdoor retailer’s go-private deal. Meanwhile, the agency has been focused on how retailers set prices.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 30, 2026
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    Hasbro names third Wizards of the Coast president in under 5 years

    Dan Ayoub, who now leads Wizards and Hasbro Digital Games, has been playing D&D with the same group of friends since he was 10 years old. 

    By • Oct. 28, 2026
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    The Weekly Closeout: Torrid CFO exits and Belk secures financing

    Paula Dempsey will leave the apparel retailer next month. The department store, meanwhile, will use some of its new funds for seasonal inventory.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 23, 2026
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    Beyond Yoga aims to have ‘many’ stores. They’ll probably be yellow.

    CEO Nancy Green says the brand color is reflective of a broader focus on joy — and making progress over perfection.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Tractor Supply taps former Home Depot exec as chief technology, digital officer

    Fahim Siddiqui will oversee digital operations and work to bolster long-term growth by improving the retailer’s customer experience.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Mattel names second CFO in under 18 months

    Peter Griffith joins from a biotech company. Paul Ruh, who has been CFO since the spring of 2025, will serve as an adviser through the end of the year.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Former Estée Lauder exec no longer with Gap Inc.

    John Demsey began advising for the retailer about a year ago as the company sought to revamp its beauty business.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Brands pushes into fragrance and is Athleta’s C-suite shakeup an opportunity?

    The beauty brand has launched its first fragrance and body care collection, while the Gap Inc. brand is searching for a new CEO after Maggie Gauger went to Lululemon.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Bloomingdale’s merchant jumps to Bluemercury

    Stacie Borteck Dattner will report to Bluemercury CEO Alexandre Choueiri, the former Kering Beauté executive who arrived in August.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Lululemon has ‘a great deal to prove’ with new exec lineup

    With two new C-suite leaders announced, and a search underway for others, change is afoot at Lululemon. Here’s what analysts think of Heidi O’Neill’s first move as CEO.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    ThredUp CEO on AI costs: ‘I was both surprised and didn’t care’

    James Reinhart said nothing should be done to slow employees’ use of AI because the benefits will outweigh those initial costs eventually.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    Lululemon’s Heidi O’Neill overhauls C-suite in first move as CEO

    The athletics company has tapped a product chief and a chief operating officer, and is on the hunt to fill three other C-suite roles.

    By • Updated Oct. 7, 2026
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    Neighborhood Intelligence CFO resigns

    Brian LaRose became CFO of the organization, formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., when the company acquired The Container Store earlier this year.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026
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    Skechers CFO jumps to Levi’s

    John Vandemore was at the shoe brand for nearly a decade after stints at Mattel and Disney, and replaces longtime Chief Financial Officer Harmit Singh.

    By • Oct. 1, 2026
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    KnitWell Group names chief digital and customer data officer

    Angelica Munson was appointed to the newly created role for the Ann Taylor and Chico’s parent company. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2026
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    New David’s Bridal CFO focuses on finance fundamentals

    Nike alum Kathy Cherian wants to ensure the bridal company’s finance function is included early in decision-making processes, she said.

    By Grace Noto • Oct. 1, 2026
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    Mattel names new CEO

    As current CEO Ynon Kreiz steps down from the role, Roger Lynch comes to the toy company from Condé Nast where he was chief executive.

    By • Sept. 30, 2026
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    Walmart consolidates merchant teams with focus on style

    Nearly 20 years after embarking on its ill-fated, fashion-oriented “Project Impact,” the retail giant is merging its fashion, home and beauty businesses.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    The Backroom: A status check on Target’s turnaround

    Since naming Michael Fiddelke CEO, the retailer has made headway on its recovery with sales and traffic growth despite the bumps along the way.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2026
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    Ethan Allen launches CEO search

    The move comes nearly two months after an activist investor pushed to replace the retailer’s board, including CEO and board chair Farooq Kathwari.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026