Etsy expands CTO role as product chief exits

Longtime Etsy executive Rafe Colburn has taken on duties from Nick Daniel, who was chief product officer until Friday.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2025

Dick’s names a slate of executives to lead Foot Locker as deal closes

Among them, a 26-year Nike veteran will be president of Foot Locker North America and PepsiCo’s chief sports officer will be chief of marketing.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 8, 2025

Retail recorded nearly 40 CEO exits through July

Chief executive departures in the industry doubled compared to the same period last year, with exits announced from Target, L.L. Bean and others.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 8, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Skechers deal clears hurdles while Gap eyes store improvement

3G Capital will take the footwear brand private. Meanwhile, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson sees work to do in brick and mortar.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 5, 2025

Mattel restructures its brand leadership team

The reset includes adding two new roles: chief global brand officer and global head of dolls. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 4, 2025

Crocs appoints Nike alum as CFO

Patraic Reagan is stepping into the role following the resignation of Susan Healy.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 3, 2025

Sycamore Partners closes Walgreens acquisition, splits retailer into 5 companies

Mike Motz has been named the CEO of Walgreens. He was formerly the chief executive of Staples U.S. Retail, a Sycamore portfolio company.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 2, 2025

Building loyalty in a post-pandemic home improvement landscape

Building loyalty in a post-pandemic world. It's about relevance, not just rewards.

By Laura Cosgrove • Sept. 2, 2025

Lululemon names AI exec to improve product innovation, speed

The brand's CIO is departing the company while Ranju Das takes on a newly formed chief AI and technology officer position. 

By Dani James • Aug. 26, 2025

Wilson CEO to step down

Joe Dudy is exiting the chief executive role after spending three decades at Wilson and parent company Amer Sports.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 22, 2025

Former Dollar General exec to return for CFO post

Donny Lau is rejoining the discount retailer after a nearly three-year absence to replace Kelly Dilts, who is leaving to become Nordstrom's CFO.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 22, 2025

Can Target’s new CEO hit the bullseye?

The retailer’s board believes a company veteran can promote much needed change. Now, Michael Fiddelke has to prove himself to others.

By Dani James • Aug. 21, 2025

Kohl’s adds CTO to its tech leadership lineup

The retailer brought in former Nike and J.Crew executive Steven Dee to lead all technology and information platforms.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 20, 2025

Levi’s brings on chief supply chain officer from Victoria’s Secret

Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2025

Target CEO Brian Cornell to exit

The executive shaped the mass retailer’s reputation and performance for over a decade. He will be succeeded by COO Michael Fiddelke.

By Dani James • Aug. 20, 2025

Adore Me founder out at Victoria’s Secret & Co.

Now leading the brand is Christine Vellani, who has worked in merchandising and new business at the lingerie giant for nearly six years.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2025

Mattress Firm president takes CEO reins

Now part of Somnigroup International following a merger with Tempur Sealy, the retailer is attracting DTC brands instead of losing share to them.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2025

Funko names Nike, Netflix exec CEO

Josh Simon, the third person serving in the top spot this year, joins following the company’s $41 million loss and 20% workforce reduction in Q2.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 13, 2025

Poshmark co-founder steps away from CEO role

After 15 years at the helm, Manish Chandra will make way for an executive from Poshmark’s parent company to step into the position.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 13, 2025

With an eye on transformation, The Vitamin Shoppe names chief strategy officer

Months after a sale to private equity, the retailer has created a new role to steer its strategy across marketing, e-commerce and mergers and acquisitions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 7, 2025

Warby Parker to end home try-on program as it focuses on stores, digital experience

The eyewear company said the vast majority of the program’s users live within 30 minutes of one of the retailer’s 300 stores.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 7, 2025

PetSmart hires former Walmart exec as chief commercial officer

Jesica Duarte, who joins the pet retailer with more than 30 years of leadership experience, also worked at J.C. Penney and Estée Lauder.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 6, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Tillys, J. McLaughlin get new CEOs

Outdoors veteran Nate Smith will join the youth apparel company, while interim chief Greg Unis is taking over permanently at the upscale brand.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 1, 2025

The Backroom: What’s next for Target?

Join Retail Dive reporters Daphne Howland and Dani James for a discussion about the mass retailer’s unique history, the ups and downs of its differentiation, and where it may be headed.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 31, 2025

Athleta brings on Nike veteran to reboot stalled turnaround

Maggie Gauger spent more than two decades at Nike, including leading women’s in North America, and replaces Chris Blakeslee next month.

By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2025