Executives: Page 16
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Crocs brand chief to retire, CFO steps up
Anne Mehlman, who had returned to Crocs five years ago, takes over from Michelle Poole, who will stay on as an adviser until early 2025.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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DTC’s outlook for 2024
As the new year kicks off, the space has already seen many C-suite changes, acquisitions and sales.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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H&M Group CEO is out
Helena Helmersson unexpectedly stepped down after four years at the helm, replaced by Daniel Ervér, chief of the company’s namesake brand.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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‘This is natural evolution’: Saks and Neiman Marcus on the state of luxury
As a new year starts, Geoffroy van Raemdonck and Marc Metrick share thoughts on luxury e-commerce, when the market might recover and how the consumer is doing.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Sporting goods still challenged by inflation, inventory levels, report finds
2024 will be a mixed year for the athletics sector, according to the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry and McKinsey & Company.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Superdry CFO to step down as the company warns of rough market conditions
The departure marks the fourth finance chief to leave the troubled retailer in five years.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Petco deepens healthcare ties as Sephora’s leadership shakeup continues
The pet retailer partnered with Nationwide on customizable pet insurance, while the beauty retailer’s top ranks saw more movement.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Walmart’s EVP of Neighborhood Market is retiring from the company
Kelvin Buncum, who spent more than 12 years at the retailer, is the latest in a string of top executive departures.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Beyond the numbers: Macy’s, Levi Strauss CFOs dish strategy
Finance leaders are increasingly balancing financial and strategic duties. For some retail CFOs that’s meant a bigger role in growing market share.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors appoints new chief supply chain officer
Robert Howell will take on the role next month, as the company expands its product assortment and store count.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Beyond Yoga taps Old Navy, Athleta veteran Nancy Green as CEO
Co-founder Michelle Wahler will step down next month. Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer Jesse Adams is also leaving.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Everlane CEO jumps to Designer Brands
Andrea O'Donnell, who also has merchandising and brand-building experience at Deckers and LVMH-owned DFS Group, was named brands chief.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Walmart to close Store No. 8
Scott Eckert, who led the retailer's innovation unit, will also leave the company.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Casper appoints Purple veteran as CEO
The DTC mattress brand brought on Joe Megibow as its chief executive, succeeding Emilie Arel, who has held the position since 2021.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Beautycounter founder returns as CEO
Gregg Renfrew will take on the role, once again, on Feb. 1. Marc Rey left the position in May last year.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Kirkland’s promotes company veteran to CEO post
Amid waning furniture sales, the company has tapped insider Amy Sullivan, who has already led a series of transformation efforts at the retailer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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As consumers pull back on discretionary spending, Chewy focuses on healthcare
The online pet retailer’s CEO discussed its recent launch into vet clinics and what’s driving the increased demand for pet health.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Allbirds looks to sports veterans for chief marketing, design roles
Kelly Olmstead, who joined the brand last year, has been promoted to chief marketer, while Adrian Nyman takes on the new design position.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Target names Michael Fiddelke chief operating officer
The retailer also shuffled its merchandising team, splitting up responsibility for discretionary categories and essentials.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Eighth Day names beauty veteran Savannah Sachs CEO
The luxury skin care company, which recently received funding from L Catterton, is bringing on the former chief executive of Tula for its top role.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Lowe’s names new EVP of supply chain
The home improvement retailer promoted company veteran Margi Vagell to take over for the retiring Don Frieson.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Hello Bello names new CEO
Will Righeimer will lead the Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard-founded baby brand after it was bought out of bankruptcy last month.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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‘It’s going to be a very tough year’: Casper CEO on the home goods market in 2024
The executive, along with Brooklinen CEO Billy May, discussed challenges in the sector and how to usher DTC brands into the next era of growth.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Ulta topped $10B in sales last year. How the beauty retailer stays relevant
CEO Dave Kimbell discussed recent innovations the retailer has introduced and why the beauty category is expected to remain strong.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Gap Inc.
LA Clippers exec jumps to Gap Inc.
Eric Chan is now Gap Inc.’s strategy chief, while former Mattel Chief People Officer Amy Thompson will take that job at the apparel company next week.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2024
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