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Q&AUniversal Standard’s CEO talks inclusivity, legacy and brand-building
As Polina Veksler expands her business, she also wants to push the fashion industry to be more size inclusive.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Guess CFO resigns after one year
The finance chief’s abrupt departure comes on the heels of the apparel manufacturer’s deal earlier this year to buy fashion brand Rag & Bone.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Deep DiveKevin Plank can’t let go of Under Armour. Is that hampering a turnaround?
Three CEOs have come and gone in the four years since Plank stepped down. Now, the sportswear brand’s founder is back with another plan to revive the brand amid flagging sales and relevance.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Fabrizio Freda prepares to step down as Estée Lauder CEO
Freda has been at the helm for 16 years and will exit in the midst of a turnaround that has entailed layoffs and other leadership change.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Walgreens names digital commerce leader, chief merchant
Sharmila Sudhakar comes from Tailored Brands to tackle digital growth while Tracey Koller joins from Party City to lead merchandising,
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Mattel names new chief technology officer
Sai Koorapati joins the company from Topgolf Callaway Brands, where he led a digital transformation initiative.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Victoria’s Secret brings on Savage x Fenty head Hillary Super as CEO
Martin Waters is out as the chief executive as of Tuesday, but will stay on in a nonexecutive capacity with the company through the end of August.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Q&AAllbirds chief marketer on why brand building is key to the company’s turnaround plan
Kelly Olmstead discusses how the sneaker brand is investing more in awareness-driven channels to weather a challenging period for the business.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Party City taps turnaround vet as CEO
Barry Litwin’s retail leadership experience includes executive roles at Sears and Office Depot, as well as a stint as CEO of photo retailer Adorama.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Mike Ullman, former J.C. Penney CEO and ‘unsung hero’ of retail, dies
Ullman was a graduate and benefactor of the University of Cincinnati and a low-key yet powerful retail executive throughout the decades.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Amazon delivery speeds up in Canada and Gap Inc. changes its ticker
Prime members in parts of Canada will have faster same-day delivery and the apparel company will trade on the NYSE under the new symbol GAP.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Ace Hardware’s new experiential store model to be ‘immersive shopping experience that you can’t find anywhere else’
On the backdrop of 100 years in business, the retailer's vice president of merchandising spoke about how the company is prioritizing innovation and community.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Chief marketers are warming up to generative AI: report
Over three quarters of respondents to a Dentsu Creative survey said they would be interested in training AI on their brand’s look, feel and tone of voice.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Carter’s is pitching kids’ clothes to new Gen Z parents
Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Jenkins details the insights and strategy that drove its “More Than Just Cute” ad campaign.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Adidas global operations exec Martin Shankland to step down
After a nearly 30-year career, Shankland’s responsibilities will be passed on to CFO Harm Ohlmeyer and Senior Vice President of Sourcing Hoa Ly.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Under Armour chief consumer officer exits as 26-year Adidas veteran joins the brand
Jim Dausch is leaving at the end of the month as Eric Liedtke, former brand president at Adidas, joins the company to lead brand strategy.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Fred Segal closes remaining stores and Foxtrot plots its comeback
Los Angeles fashion loses a retail icon and after abruptly closing stores this spring, Foxtrot team members promise a return to the company’s roots.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Primark hires COO to head up supply chain
Nigel Jones aims to help the Ireland-based retailer expand its footprint and make its supply chain greener.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Brooks Running reports ‘record’ revenue
Global revenue in Q2 increased 15% year over year driven by its wholesale and DTC channels, and the athletics brand named a new COO.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2024 -
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Joann CFO out amid leadership revamp
The crafts retailer, fresh out of bankruptcy, has brought on new executives in tech, operations and merchandising.
By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2024 -
Saks Off 5th shakes up merchandising team
After chief merchant Mara Sirhal left for QVC, the off-pricer, involved in a proposed merger with Neiman Marcus, reevaluated its leadership structure.
By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2024 -
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Meati Foods new CCO, CEO look to avoid plant-based pitfalls
The mycelium-based meat maker is looking to go back to its roots and nail down its messaging in a burgeoning category.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 30, 2024 -
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Saks Off 5th chief merchant jumps to QVC
Mara Sirhal leads merchandising amid the home shopping giant’s “Age of Possibility” turnaround effort, focused on women over 50.
By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2024 -
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Hasbro names new chief supply chain officer
Stephanie Beal aims to refine processes to drive efficiency as the toy manufacturer implements a multiyear turnaround plan.
By S.L. Fuller • July 29, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Nike and Journeys make C-suite appointments
The athletics brand named Cheryan Jacob as chief information officer, while the footwear retailer appointed Stacy Doren as its marketing chief.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 26, 2024
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