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Genesco taps Tupperware vet as CFO
Sandra Harris will oversee the company’s accounting, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, procurement and tax functions.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Fear of God, Pacsun veteran to lead Everlane
Alfred Chang will take over as chief executive nearly a year after Andrea O’Donnell left the post to join footwear retailer Designer Brands.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Estée Lauder shuffles North America leadership
Group President Mark Loomis will retire, with Tara Simon and Amber English succeeding him in the region as president and president of digital and online, respectively.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Top retail conferences in 2025
Topics this year include AI, consumer trends and brand loyalty.
By Stephanie Arnold • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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PetSmart CEO steps down to lead Signet Jewelers
J.K. Symancyk left the pet retailer on Monday, and was announced as the chief executive of Signet on Tuesday.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nike
5 of the biggest CEO moves to hit retail this year
From longtime company veteran departures to executives switching sectors, here’s a look at some of the retailers that have shuffled the top spot in 2024.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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MeUndies names senior vice president of sales
Elizabeth Dunn, who most recently held the same position with Calvin Klein Intimates, will be focused on growing the DTC brand’s wholesale presence.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Business Wire
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: L’Occitane CEO departs and Crocs partners with Squishmallows
The beauty retailer created an office of the CEO to lead in the interim, while the footwear collab features three shoe designs and several Jibbitz charms.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Puma taps former Guess exec for CFO spot
Markus Neubrand will replace 19-year Puma veteran Hubert Hinterseher next month as the retailer continues efforts to improve its brand desirability.
By Grace Noto • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Bath & Body Works cuts executive role to streamline organization
Julie Rosen, whose experience includes Ann Taylor and Gap Inc., arrived at the consumer goods retailer in 2020 as president of retail.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Foot Locker, Inc.
Former Foot Locker exec charged with insider trading
Barry Siegel, who was formerly the senior director of order planning management for North America, has agreed to pay almost $236,000 to settle the case.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Qurate names Bloomingdale’s veteran as chief merchandising officer for HSN
Rosalia Bucaro also spent more than a decade at Rue Gilt Groupe, most recently as its executive vice president of merchandising.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Catching mackerel in the Shark Tank: How Fishwife became a sensation
The brand upended the $2.6 billion U.S. tinned fish market by touting its sustainability and transparency attributes while using distinctive packaging.
By Judy McGuire • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nike
Nike taps new CEO amid DTC challenges
Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Macy’s beefs up marketing team
Jason Holzman leads various creative and marketing operations and reports to Chief Marketing Officer Sharon Otterman, a fellow NBCUniversal alum.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Target names PepsiCo executive Jim Lee CFO
He replaces Michael Fiddelke, who had served jointly as COO and CFO since February. Fiddelke will stay on as operations chief.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ipsy
Ipsy names CEO
Galen Smith spent six years as Redbox Entertainment’s CEO and brings over two decades of membership-based business model experience.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Build-A-Bear names chief revenue officer
David Henderson, who previously worked with Hasbro and Melissa & Doug, comes to the retailer after it reported a record Q2.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Sephora North America names next CFO and Petco’s losses grow
Ten-year company veteran Delphine Herve will take on the position at the beauty retailer. Meanwhile, the pet retailer saw net loss surge by 70% in Q2.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Ross switches up its merchandising leadership team
The discount retailer promoted two longtime employees to the chief merchant positions at its Ross and DD’s Discounts banners.
By Kaarin Vembar • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Tonal names new CEO
Darren MacDonald takes over the chief spot from Krystal Zell and comes with experience from Petco, Walmart and Jet.com.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Carhartt
Carhartt names new marketing and creative VP
Norma Delaney will join the workwear brand after a career at multiple footwear companies, including Hoka, New Balance and Adidas.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Mattel appoints chief strategy officer
Ken Wee, who previously held the same role at Activision Blizzard, will oversee all aspects of strategic planning and corporate development.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of JC Penney
Uggs designer jumps to J.C. Penney
Khristene Son, with experience at brands that also include Old Navy, Justice and Charlotte Russe, is SVP of trend, brand and design.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Old Navy
Q&AWhy Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand
Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 10, 2024
