Executives: Page 13


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    Home Depot names EVP of customer experience

    Jordan Broggi is stepping into the role, along with retaining leadership of the company’s online business, as Matt Carey is set to retire. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 31, 2024
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    Gildan reinstates Glenn Chamandy as CEO

    The activewear company’s founder was fired in December 2023 but is back in the top spot after a months-long battle between the previous board and activist investor Browning West.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 30, 2024
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    Petco names new chief stores officer as COO exits

    The pet retailer also said it eliminated its chief merchandising and supply chain officer role and named five people to its executive leadership team.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 29, 2024
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    VF names new CFO, still feels revenue slump as it considers selling assets

    The declining performance of the Vans brand continued to weigh on the apparel and footwear conglomerate’s Q4 earnings despite various transformation programs.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 24, 2024
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    Following acquisition, Rowing Blazers names new CEO

    Laura Willensky comes with experience from J. Crew, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Talbots, Janie & Jack, Madewell and Away.

    By Howard Ruben • May 22, 2024
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    Lululemon restructures product, marketing teams as Chief Product Officer Sun Choe exits

    The roles of chief brand officer and global creative director will expand as Choe leaves for a new opportunity and won’t be replaced.

    By May 22, 2024
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    Bruce Nordstrom — grandson of the retailer’s founder and father of its top executives — dies at 90

    Under the leadership of his generation, the fashion department store went public, launched off-price Rack and expanded into a national retailer.

    By May 20, 2024
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    Canada Goose yanks long-term targets, names creative director

    The brand has slowed its store expansion and paused its five-year plan to focus on “doing fewer things really, really well,” CEO Dani Reiss said Thursday.

    By May 17, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Dollar General taps store operations exec as PetSmart searches for a chief toy tester

    Lee DeVille will lead operations for three of the discounter’s retail divisions. But the pet retailer’s new role requires a furrier candidate.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 17, 2024
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    At Home names former Petco, Party City exec CEO

    Brad Weston was previously the chief executive of Party City Holdings and spent a year in the top role at the pet retailer.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2024
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    Stitch Fix chief merchant is out

    Loretta Choy, who also led client services, left the company. The e-tailer has said it’s working on major changes to its merchandising and customer experience.

    By May 14, 2024
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    Funko names former Hasbro executive CEO

    Cynthia Williams was most recently president of the Wizards of the Coast and joins the company during a time of C-suite change. 

    By May 13, 2024
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    Wolverine World Wide names new CFO, reports 34% revenue decline

    Despite the revenue dip, the Merrell owner said results were better than expected as it continues its restructuring plan.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 10, 2024
  • Gap names new global chief marketing officer amid push to revitalize brand

    Fabiola Torres joins the retailer from PepsiCo and was lauded for her ability to connect with globally diverse consumers.

    By Peter Adams • May 8, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Boscia plans to shutter website and L’Occitane takes steps to go private

    The clean skin care brand said it will close its website on May 31, while the beauty brand’s chairperson, Reinold Geiger, launched a buyout bid.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 3, 2024
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    Peloton lays off 15% of global workforce as CEO Barry McCarthy exits

    The staff reductions impact about 400 employees and come as the fitness company faces declining sales and members.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Hanna Andersson taps Apple vet as chief brand officer

    Grace Wong, who also worked at Gap, will lead creative development at the children’s brand and produce content across the company’s platforms.

    By Howard Ruben • May 2, 2024
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    Banana Republic’s CEO is out

    Sandra Stangl arrived in 2020 and oversaw the addition of home goods, her forte, at a tough time for the category.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Beyond Inc. adds 8 people to its leadership team

    The new executives will fill key roles at the company's three main banners — Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 2, 2024
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    Grove Collaborative CEO talks new subscription model, winning over ‘dark green customers’

    Eight months into his tenure, Jeff Yurcisin is shaking things up at the sustainable products company.

    By Updated May 1, 2024
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    Gymshark taps Adidas vet as first general manager of wholesale and retail

    In addition to appointing Hannah Mercer, the activewear brand also named Kim Dolder as its first general manager of North America.

    By Howard Ruben • April 30, 2024
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    Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board

    The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.

    By April 26, 2024
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    Deckers Brands names president of global marketplace

    Marco Ellerker is being promoted into the newly created position, following the company's record revenue growth in Q3.

    By April 26, 2024
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    The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?

    Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 25, 2024
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    Foot Locker unveils new store concept in ‘critical year’

    Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken told Retail Dive the new format fixes some old pain points, like a male-dominant experience, and also serves as a starting point for its fleetwide revamps.

    By April 24, 2024