Executives: Page 2


  • Reese Witherspoon announces the launch of her new company, Draper James.
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    Draper James hires Michael Kors veteran as CEO

    New CEO Jeannie Yoo also stepped into an advisory role with Consortium Brand Partners, which took a majority stake in the brand a year ago.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Build-A-Bear appoints chief brand officer

    Kim Utlaut spent over 20 years in leadership roles at Coca-Cola, most recently serving as the general manager for franchise leadership. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Ross names new CEO

    James Conroy, who was previously the chief executive of Boot Barn, will succeed Barbara Rentler, effective Feb. 2. 

    By Oct. 29, 2024
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    The RealReal CEO out after less than 2 years

    Rati Sahi Levesque, who helped found the company in 2011, has replaced John Koryl, who arrived in February last year and has now left the company.

    By Oct. 28, 2024
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    Amazon’s top grocery executive exits

    Tony Hoggett, the retailer’s senior vice president of worldwide grocery stores, is leaving after nearly three years at the company.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • Oct. 28, 2024
  • Joe Boyle, Columbia Brand President presenting in Portland, Oregon
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    Columbia revamps creative strategy with new top marketer, agency

    Matthew Sutton, previously of digital-first brands like The Black Tux, is tasked with bringing product strategy and marketing closer together.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 28, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Kate Spade launches M&M’S collection and Nike extends partnership with NBA, WNBA

    The fashion company announced a sweet collaboration, while the athletics brand is signing on for another 12 years with the basketball associations. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 25, 2024
  • Nordstrom partners with Indochino for shop-in-shops.
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    Indochino names vice president of retail sales and operations

    Sean Wrenn was most recently vice president of direct retail at Kendra Scott and also has experience from Abercrombie & Fitch and Aéropostale.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 25, 2024
  • PetSmart storefront.
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    PetSmart taps former Foot Locker chief as CEO

    Ken Hicks — who was also previously the chief executive at Academy Sports and Outdoors — replaces J.K. Symancyk, who left last month.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Beyond to lay off 20% of workforce

    Chief Product Officer Carlisha Robinson was terminated without cause Tuesday, according to a regulatory filing.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Ex-Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries arrested on sex trafficking, prostitution charges

    Federal prosecutors say Jeffries leveraged his position at the apparel retailer, including promising men modeling jobs, to further the alleged crimes.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
  • A view from below of the CVS sign on the center of a building, with a vertical blue HealthHub sign to its right.
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    CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with exec David Joyner

    The financially struggling company also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.

    By Emily Olsen • Oct. 18, 2024
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    Adidas global sales exec to depart this month

    Arthur Hoeld, a 26-year veteran of the sports apparel brand, will be replaced by Mathieu Sidokpohou, who arrived four years ago.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
  • Guitar Center storefront signage at a location in Virginia Beach with a blue sky.
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    Guitar Center names new chief stores officer

    Mike Schultheis brings over three decades of experience and most recently served as PetSmart's senior vice president of U.S. stores.

    By Oct. 14, 2024
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    Walmart names chief growth officer to head up new business group

    Seth Dallaire is now heading up an expanded division as the company continues its transition toward a focus on omnichannel retailing.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2024
  • A store display featuring basketball-style flooring and mannequins, with walls of basketball shoes and "Home Court" written on the ceiling.
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    Courtesy of Foot Locker
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    Nike shakeup continues with appointment of new North America chief

    A week after a new CEO arrives, Tom Peddie shifts from vice president of marketplace partners to replace Scott Uzzell, who is leaving.

    By Oct. 11, 2024
  • Line up of Revlon products inside of a store with the Revlon sign.
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    Revlon hires CVS Health exec as CEO

    About a year and a half after exiting bankruptcy, the beauty giant has tapped Michelle Peluso to take the helm.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Walgreens names chief commercial officer

    Jason Stenta comes aboard as the company considers selling its stake in VillageMD and contends with shareholder litigation.

    By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Genesco taps Tupperware vet as CFO

    Sandra Harris will oversee the company’s accounting, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, procurement and tax functions.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Fear of God, Pacsun veteran to lead Everlane

    Alfred Chang will take over as chief executive nearly a year after Andrea O’Donnell left the post to join footwear retailer Designer Brands.

    By Oct. 2, 2024
  • Estée Lauder shuffles North America leadership

    Group President Mark Loomis will retire, with Tara Simon and Amber English succeeding him in the region as president and president of digital and online, respectively.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 2, 2024
  • Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy speaking during the National Retail Federation's Big Show in January 2024.
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    Top retail conferences in 2025

    Topics this year include AI, consumer trends and brand loyalty.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
  • The brand name PetSmart, written as one word, with "pet" in red and "smart" in blue, is the banner on the outside of a store with a white clapboard entrance.
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    PetSmart CEO steps down to lead Signet Jewelers

    J.K. Symancyk left the pet retailer on Monday, and was announced as the chief executive of Signet on Tuesday.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    5 of the biggest CEO moves to hit retail this year

    From longtime company veteran departures to executives switching sectors, here’s a look at some of the retailers that have shuffled the top spot in 2024.

    By Sept. 30, 2024
  • Elizabeth Dunn, senior vice president of sales at MeUndies
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    MeUndies names senior vice president of sales

    Elizabeth Dunn, who most recently held the same position with Calvin Klein Intimates, will be focused on growing the DTC brand’s wholesale presence.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 27, 2024