Funko names Nike, Netflix exec CEO

Josh Simon, the third person serving in the top spot this year, joins following the company’s $41 million loss and 20% workforce reduction in Q2.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 13, 2025

Poshmark co-founder steps away from CEO role

After 15 years at the helm, Manish Chandra will make way for an executive from Poshmark’s parent company to step into the position.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 13, 2025

With an eye on transformation, The Vitamin Shoppe names chief strategy officer

Months after a sale to private equity, the retailer has created a new role to steer its strategy across marketing, e-commerce and mergers and acquisitions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 7, 2025

Warby Parker to end home try-on program as it focuses on stores, digital experience

The eyewear company said the vast majority of the program’s users live within 30 minutes of one of the retailer’s 300 stores.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 7, 2025

PetSmart hires former Walmart exec as chief commercial officer

Jesica Duarte, who joins the pet retailer with more than 30 years of leadership experience, also worked at J.C. Penney and Estée Lauder.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 6, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Tillys, J. McLaughlin get new CEOs

Outdoors veteran Nate Smith will join the youth apparel company, while interim chief Greg Unis is taking over permanently at the upscale brand.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 1, 2025

The Backroom: What’s next for Target?

Join Retail Dive reporters Daphne Howland and Dani James for a discussion about the mass retailer’s unique history, the ups and downs of its differentiation, and where it may be headed.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 31, 2025

Athleta brings on Nike veteran to reboot stalled turnaround

Maggie Gauger spent more than two decades at Nike, including leading women’s in North America, and replaces Chris Blakeslee next month.

By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2025

Ty Haney is back at Outdoor Voices, this time with a new collection

The founder reassembled her brand’s original creative team and has been working for nine months on the latest collection. 

By Cara Salpini • Updated July 30, 2025

Depop names permanent CEO

Peter Semple, who officially takes the helm on Friday, has been serving in the role on an interim basis since May.

By Howard Ruben • July 28, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Phlur gets acquired and American Eagle’s stock soars

Private equity firm TSG Consumer will acquire the fragrance brand in a deal that keeps Phlur Creative Director Chriselle Lim in her role.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 25, 2025

Walmart bets big on AI with ‘super agent’ strategy

The retailer is centralizing AI capabilities to avoid fragmentation, noting that the technology is already being utilized by 900,000 associates.

By Dani James • July 25, 2025

Centric Brands names president of kids’ division

Rob Smith, founder of The Phluid Project, comes with leadership experience from Macy’s and Victoria’s Secret.

By Howard Ruben • July 23, 2025

Function of Beauty names new CEO

Monica Belsito was chief marketing officer at Sabra Dipping Company and, before that, founding CMO at feminine products company Lola.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2025

Sur La Table taps Gap Inc. veteran as president

Dan Goldman led brand strategy across the Banana Republic and Athleta banners, as well as corporate strategy and development at the broader company.

By Howard Ruben • July 18, 2025

Nordstrom names Dollar General exec Kelly Dilts CFO

The appointment comes shortly after the department store went private through a deal with the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool.

By Alexei Alexis • July 18, 2025

Nike’s VP of AI is leaving

Jason Loveland is exiting just weeks after the activewear giant’s vice president of virtual studios announced his departure.

By Cara Salpini • July 17, 2025

Saks Global taps Neiman Marcus vet as CFO

Brandy Richardson was most recently at Tailored Brands and joins the luxury retailer at a financially tricky time.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2025

Kohl’s appoints digital chief amid turnaround plan

Retail veteran Arianne Parisi will join the company on July 28, reporting to interim CEO Michael Bender.

By Roberto Torres • July 16, 2025

L.L. Bean in search of a new CEO

Stephen Smith, the retailer’s first chief executive from outside the company or founding family, will leave next spring after a decade in the post.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2025

Rack Room Shoes names chiefs of digital, merchandise

The retailer promoted from within, naming Brian Burnett chief merchandise officer and placing Molly Hartney in the new role of chief digital officer.

By Howard Ruben • July 11, 2025

Nike names 21-year veteran Aaron Cain CEO of Converse

Jared Carver is leaving the role after just two years, but will stay on for a transition period through the end of the month.

By Cara Salpini • July 11, 2025

Another Saks Global stores exec is out

John Antonini leaves after more than 25 years at Saks Fifth Avenue and just a few months into a newly created position centered on store growth.

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2025

Funko CEO exits after a little over a year

In the interim, the toy company appointed Michael Lunsford, who said it has "yet to achieve the full potential of Funko."

By Kaarin Moore • July 8, 2025

Best Buy taps Walgreens CIO to lead its tech organization

Neal Sample will succeed Brian Tilzer, who served as the electronics retailer’s chief digital, analytics and technology officer for seven years.

By Matt Ashare • July 2, 2025