Executives


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    J. Crew taps Skims vet to lead marketing

    Julia Collier helped turn Kim Kardashian’s Skims into a trendy name with moves like striking its first major sports sponsorship last year.

    By Peter Adams • Dec. 6, 2024
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    Etsy shuffles C-suite, elevates Depop CEO to chief growth officer

    At the same time, the marketplace named a new chief marketer and chief financial officer, and is searching for a new chief technology officer.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 6, 2024
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    Five Below taps Forever 21 exec as CEO

    Retail vet Winnie Park will take the top spot. Meanwhile, the teen retailer increased its guidance.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Dollar Tree CFO to step down next year

    While financial performance improved during Q3, the retailer now faces the additional challenge of searching for a new CEO and CFO.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Wolverine names Under Armour, Designer Brands vet as chief product officer

    Mike Maloney will lead product development, merchandise strategy and market expansion for the company’s Work Group.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 3, 2024
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    Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs

    Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. taps new CFO as sales surge 14%

    The Abercrombie and Hollister brands both saw strong double-digit growth in the third quarter, despite weather disruptions.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    Kohl’s names new CEO

    The department store has tapped Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan to lead the retailer beginning early next year, replacing Tom Kingsbury.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Macy’s chief marketer on why telling a cohesive marketing story is crucial

    With its Thanksgiving Day Parade imminent, Sharon Otterman explains how the retailer brought its gift guide to life in its holiday campaign.

    By Chris Kelly • Nov. 25, 2024
  • Crocs taps legendary shoe designer to lead creative innovation

    Starting in December, Steven Smith will join the company to design in house for the Crocs and Heydude brands. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Amer Sports revenue jumps 17% as it names new Salomon CEO

    Salomon Chief Product Officer Guillaume Meyzenq will take on the position in January, as the company continues to benefit from Arc’teryx’s runaway growth.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Dollar Tree names new leader to guide Family Dollar’s future

    The company this week also named a new chief of its namesake banner and a new chief people officer.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    ThredUp focuses on social commerce with new hire

    The apparel reseller tapped Danielle Vermeer, co-founder and CEO of Teleport, for the newly created position. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2024
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    REI taps former Sephora, Williams-Sonoma exec for chief marketer

    Abigail Jacobs will oversee all marketing functions at the outdoor retailer, which has struggled to return to profitability in recent years.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    StockX co-founder to take over as CEO amid declines in sneaker resale

    Greg Schwartz, who has been the company’s chief operating officer since its 2016 launch, will replace Scott Cutler, an early investor.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    Kizik taps 20-year Nike vet as SVP of design

    Andreas Harlow, former vice president and global footwear creative director of Nike’s Jordan Brand, joined the hands-free footwear brand earlier this fall.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 8, 2024
  • Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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    The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Beauty enters Dollar General as retail preps for a new president

    The beauty brand is looking to democratize its offerings, while retail trade groups and analysts sound the alarm on tariffs amid the election results.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 8, 2024
  • Wayfair COO steps down

    At the end of the year, Thomas Netzer will exit the role he’s occupied since 2019.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus dies at 95

    In 1979 he launched a company that would eventually operate 2,300 stores and employ over 500,000 associates.

    By Nov. 6, 2024
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    Dollar Tree CEO steps down

    Rick Dreiling’s departure due to health concerns comes as the company is navigating several challenges, including a possible spinoff or sale of its Family Dollar banner.

    By Nov. 5, 2024
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    Skin care brand Dieux names CEO

    Ryan Scott, who was formerly president and chief people officer of beauty brand Tatcha, succeeds Dieux’s co-founder Charlotte Palermino.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 5, 2024
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    Nike shakes up senior leadership

    Ann Miller will lead global sports marketing, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy will be elevated to the team. Both are 18-year company veterans.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2024
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    Estée Lauder appoints CEO

    Stéphane de La Faverie has been with the beauty giant since 2011 and succeeds Fabrizio Freda, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Draper James hires Michael Kors veteran as CEO

    New CEO Jeannie Yoo also stepped into an advisory role with Consortium Brand Partners, which took a majority stake in the brand a year ago.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Build-A-Bear appoints chief brand officer

    Kim Utlaut spent over 20 years in leadership roles at Coca-Cola, most recently serving as the general manager for franchise leadership. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2024