Executives: Page 16


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    Nike executive Andrew Campion to exit after 17 years

    The former COO and CFO will depart to a job in higher education, as the retailer undergoes efforts to streamline the organization.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Citing ‘momentum’ in transformation, Tailored Brands will drop one of its chief executives

    In 2021, Peter Sachse and Bob Hull began sharing the top job. In February, Sachse will be solo CEO and Hull will be board chair.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    Rothy’s names new CEO

    Co-founders Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin are transitioning from their roles as CEO and president to usher in Jenny Ming and Dayna Quanbeck.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    Authentic CEO: Buying Forever 21 ‘biggest mistake I made’

    Jamie Salter also says Shein makes “a lot more than $30 billion” and hinted that the brand licensing firm could go public in the next 18 months.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
  • A Dollar General sign and brick storefront on a cloudy day with the company's signature black on yellow logo
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    Dollar General appoints new store operations leader

    Steve Deckard will transition into an “expanded role” as Steve Sunderland prepares to depart from the retailer later this month.

    By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Purple CEO: Stores are the ‘toughest part’ of the brand’s model

    “Two-thirds of them are working and a third of them aren’t,” Rob DeMartini said during a presentation at ICR.

    By Jan. 9, 2024
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    New CEO at Solo Brands as Q4 sales disappoint

    Former Vista Outdoor CEO Christopher Metz will replace John Merris later this month, as the company lowers guidance for the fiscal year.

    By Jan. 8, 2024
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    Chico’s CEO out as brands join Sycamore holding company

    Molly Langenstein took over the top job four years ago amid slumping sales and a tumultuous period for the women’s apparel company.

    By Jan. 8, 2024
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    CVS interim CFO takes permanent seat

    Thomas Cowhey is taking on the top finance job as the company looks to get back on track following a restructuring, layoffs and rising costs.

    By Grace Noto • Jan. 8, 2024
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    7 retail trends to watch in 2024

    From economic pressures weighing on consumers to relocating stores away from malls, here’s what’s on retailers’ minds heading into the new year.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 8, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Conair names new president, CEO and what’s the path forward for Nike?

    Kristie Juster will take on both roles at the product company, while Nike could be rethinking its relationship with DTC. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Bark’s chief technology officer to exit

    Nari Sitaraman will step down this month after holding the role since 2021. Eric Picard, vice president of product management, will take on the CTO duties.

    By Jan. 2, 2024
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    Retrieved from Wolverine Worldwide on December 21, 2023
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    Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

    In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023
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    Vuori taps new chief marketing officer

    Former Levi Strauss & Co. executive Karen Riley-Grant is taking on the CMO position as Vuori sets course for massive retail expansion.

    By Dani James • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Patrick Ta Beauty taps Fenty Beauty exec to lead marketing

    Jacqueline Barrett, who led consumer strategic marketing at Fenty Beauty, will oversee Patrick Ta’s strategic marketing and communications.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Revolution Beauty appoints new president of North America

    The U.K. beauty brand has hired Erin Cast, who brings several years of experience from companies such as Coty.

    By Dani James • Dec. 19, 2023
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    MeUndies names chief revenue officer as it plans membership program revamp

    Ariel Stoddard joins the DTC brand from Fabletics where she served as general manager and oversaw expansion into new categories, like scrubs.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Peloton names chief marketing officer

    Lauren Weinberg joins the fitness company from Intuit following Leslie Berland’s resignation from the role after less than a year.

    By Dec. 15, 2023
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    Etsy to cut 11% of workforce

    The online marketplace said reducing its headcount by 225 people, including its current chief marketing officer, will help maintain a sustainable cost structure. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Hanna Andersson appoints chief customer officer

    Marking a new C-suite position for the children's apparel brand, Lisa Perlmutter joins after working at Brilliant Earth.

    By Dani James • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Revolution Beauty CFO to exit as company reaches settlement with co-founder

    Elizabeth Lake stepped down from the board immediately and will be replaced as CFO by Neil Catto in January.

    By Dani James • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Gildan Activewear names new president and CEO

    Company co-founder Glenn Chamandy, the previous CEO, released a statement saying he was terminated without cause after 40 years with the firm.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Youthforia appoints first VP of marketing

    Expanding the makeup brand’s executive team, Tina Shim takes on the role alongside its new vice president of sales, KC Giddings.

    By Dani James • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Rue21 appoints former GNC exec as new chief people officer

    Additionally, Chief Financial Officer Michele Pascoe’s role will expand to include management of the company’s legal operations.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 12, 2023
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    As 2023 winds down, Retail Dive has tracked 50 CEO exits

    From Jonathan Johnson’s abrupt departure at the new Bed Bath & Beyond to Dollar General’s about-face on Jeff Owen, it’s been a year of high turnover in retail.

    By Dec. 11, 2023