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 Caroline Jansen • Jan. 2, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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 Caroline Jansen • Dec. 15, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Cara Salpini • Dec. 11, 2023

Torrid Q3 net sales drop, swings to net loss

The apparel and accessories brand updated its full-year guidance again and permanently appointed Paula Dempsey as its new CFO.

By Dani James • Dec. 8, 2023

Michelle Gass to take over as Levi’s CEO in January

The former chief executive of Kohl's will step into the role, succeeding Chip Bergh, as the company continues to transition to a DTC-first approach.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 8, 2023

Chewy names new CFO

The DTC pet supplies retailer has been looking for someone to fill the role on a permanent basis after Mario Marte stepped down from the role in July.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2023

Peloton chief marketing officer resigns

Leslie Berland became the fitness company's marketing chief in January, but is departing at the end of the year to join Verizon's C-suite.

By Dani James • Dec. 7, 2023

Big Lots creates new executive role to lead closeout sourcing

In the position, Seth Marks will focus on “procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities,” the retailer said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 7, 2023

Saxx taps new CEO

Tom Berry is set to lead the men's underwear brand and brings forward leadership experience from companies such as The North Face.

By Dani James • Dec. 5, 2023

These 5 people changed retail. Where are they now?

Some of the biggest names in the industry slowly fade from headlines. While others keep grabbing them for various reasons. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 4, 2023

Big Lots’ net sales fall nearly 15% in Q3

The retailer also announced two new executives, including a chief stores officer and a leader of extreme value sourcing.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 1, 2023

Ulta CFO to retire amid 6.4% sales growth

Scott Settersten, who has held the role for more than a decade, will leave in April. Senior Vice President of Finance Paula Oyibo will replace him.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 1, 2023

Claire’s taps Bath & Body Works vet for CFO-COO role

The appointment comes as the retailer is weighing the best time to go public, after withdrawing an IPO earlier this year.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 1, 2023

Birdy Grey appoints first chief marketing officer

The direct-to-consumer bridal company tapped Tanya Hersh, a former executive with The Honest Company, for the role.

By Dani James • Nov. 29, 2023