The Weekly Closeout: Disney turns to villains for bridal inspiration, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. cuts a role

The company looked to Ursula and Maleficent for a collection with Allure Bridals, while the specialty retailer eliminated its global brands president position.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 9, 2024

Puma taps H&M vet to lead global brand strategy

Julie Legrand, who also held senior brand and marketing positions at Procter & Gamble, joins the athletics retailer with 20 years of experience.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 9, 2024

Walgreens names permanent CFO in management shakeup

The pharmacy chain’s recently-installed CEO announced executive team changes as the company looks for a fresh start after financial struggles.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 9, 2024

Costco taps former Kroger finance chief to serve as CFO

Gary Millerchip is taking over from Richard Galanti, who is leaving the club retailer after nearly 40 years.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 7, 2024

Foot Locker COO names 4 skills crucial to supply chain leaders

Global awareness was one skill Elliott Rodgers highlighted during remarks at Manifest Vegas 2024.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 7, 2024

Meati Foods names Patagonia, Bass Pro veteran as CFO

The appointment of Phil Graves comes as the plant-based sector contends with a slowdown in sales and cash-strapped consumers watch their spending.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 7, 2024

Zac Posen is Gap Inc.’s latest hire in a long line

The designer, known for his women’s dresses, joins a team tasked with “brand reinvigoration and greater cultural relevance,” the company said.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2024

Spanx names CEO

Cricket Whitton, who was most recently the company’s chief growth officer and helped lead its digital transformation, will step into the role.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 6, 2024

Solo Brands appoints Vitamin Shoppe exec as new CFO

The leadership swap comes after Solo replaced its CEO and lowered its revenue guidance for 2023 following disappointing sales.   

By Grace Noto • Feb. 6, 2024

Deckers names new CEO as Q3 sales tick up 16%

Stefano Caroti, who most recently was the company’s chief commercial officer, also led Hoka in the interim and spent over a decade at Nike.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 5, 2024

Merit taps industry vet as CEO

Philippe Pinatel joins the three-year-old beauty brand after most recently serving as global president at MAC Cosmetics.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 2, 2024

Sweaty Betty taps Nike vet as chief marketing officer

The Wolverine World Wide-owned athletic brand has tapped Kerry Williams, a former hockey player and retail veteran, to fill the role.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 2, 2024

New Macy’s CEO Tony Spring takes over

Spring, who steps into the role on Sunday, faces several challenges, including a take-private offer and changes to the department store’s fleet.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 2, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: UPS to cut 12K jobs and Nordstrom Rack continues to expand footprint

The delivery giant aims to save $1 billion, while the department store is accelerating openings of its lower-priced brand. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 2, 2024

Arc’teryx CEO talks Amer Sports IPO and what growth looks like

The sporting goods company raised about $1.37 billion from the IPO, which was priced a few dollars lower than expected.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 2, 2024

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

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

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

‘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

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

The 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

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

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

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