Executives
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Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board
The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.
By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2024 -
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Deckers Brands names president of global marketplace
Marco Ellerker is being promoted into the newly created position, following the company's record revenue growth in Q3.
By Suzette Parmley • April 26, 2024 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?
Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Foot Locker, Inc.
Foot Locker unveils new store concept in ‘critical year’
Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken told Retail Dive the new format fixes some old pain points, like a male-dominant experience, and also serves as a starting point for its fleetwide revamps.
By Cara Salpini • April 24, 2024 -
Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast president resigns
Cynthia Williams, who has been in the position for two years, will exit the company on April 26.
By Kaarin Vembar • April 19, 2024 -
Under Armour’s chief people and administrative officer to step down
Tchernavia Rocker is leaving the company on June 1 for “personal reasons,” the company said.
By Nate Delesline III • April 17, 2024 -
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Report: Chief marketer tenure stabilizes, though volatility remains high at top brands
A rise in internal promotions, first-time CMOs and outside hires were among the other big trends identified in Spencer Stuart’s assessment.
By Peter Adams • April 17, 2024 -
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Dr. Martens CEO to step down amid ‘challenging’ year ahead
Kenny Wilson will be succeeded by Ije Nwokorie, the footwear company’s chief brand officer.
By Laurel Deppen • April 17, 2024 -
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Stanley Brand president to lead Heydude
Terence Reilly, who ushered the more than a century-old brand to viral success, is rejoining Crocs Inc., where he previously served as chief marketing officer.
By Nate Delesline III • April 16, 2024 -
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Sephora taps Nike vet to lead Greater China
Xia Ding spent five years at the activewear giant and also brings experience from HanesBrands and JD.com.
By Cara Salpini • April 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Andy Jassy says Amazon will deepen investments in generative AI
Jassy described the tech as “the largest technology transformation since the cloud” or the internet, and said the company is “optimistic” it will be built on top of AWS.
By Nate Delesline III • April 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Qurate Retail Group
Qurate Retail Group promotes CFO to expanded role
Bill Wafford has taken on the additional position of chief administrative officer and will oversee the company’s transformation office.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of The Honest Company
Jessica Alba to step down as chief creative officer of The Honest Company
The founder, who remains a board member, moves on as the brand’s leadership says recent turnaround efforts are working.
By Nate Delesline III • April 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Academy Sports and Outdoors
Academy Sports and Outdoors bolsters supply chain leadership with new board member
Monique Picou is the vice president of Google Cloud supply chain and operations at Google’s parent, Alphabet.
By S.L. Fuller • April 10, 2024 -
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Nordstrom taps company veteran to lead Rack merchandising
Lori Marten has held various merchandising roles at the department store for nearly 30 years, and will join the off-price unit later this month.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bark
Bark adds 2 pet industry veterans to C-suite
New chief revenue and chief marketing officers join with experience from pet brands Outward Hound and JustFoodForDogs.
By Suzette Parmley • April 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Instant Brands
Instant Pot, now a stand-alone company, appoints new leadership
Under different ownership after last year’s bankruptcy, the popular multicooker is no longer part of the appliance conglomerate that owns Pyrex and Corelle.
By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bath & Body Works
Every room in the house is ‘where the customer wants us to go’: Bath & Body Works CEO
Gina Boswell said the brand is now in roughly 40% of American households as it expands its assortment to areas like laundry.
By Nate Delesline III • March 28, 2024 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: Why it’s so hard for retailers to do the right thing
Businesses face new ethical questions and must act with more transparency in what corporate integrity expert Alison Taylor calls a “turbulent world.”
By Retail Dive Staff • March 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from Vince on March 27, 2024
Vince CEO steps down
Jack Schwefel’s resignation is effective immediately, and former CFO David Stefko will hold the position until a successor is named.
By Laurel Deppen • March 27, 2024 -
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Beyond Inc. names new chief customer officer, relaunches Overstock.com
Carlisha Robinson was promoted to the role, as the company also announced the launch of Overstock.com this week.
By Nate Delesline III • March 26, 2024 -
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Nike hires Tim Hamilton as vice president of men’s apparel design
The award-winning menswear designer was formerly at The North Face, where he helped orchestrate collaborations with brands including Gucci and Supreme.
By Lara Ewen • March 25, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Walgreens and what would it mean if Nordstrom went private?
The drugstore chain closed two distribution centers. Meanwhile, go-private rumors at the department store could have been sparked by Macy’s.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kohl's
Sephora deal ‘a real coup’ for Kohl’s, CEO says
Forty percent of customers who visit the Sephora shop-in-shops are new to the department store, Tom Kingsbury said at Shoptalk.
By Nate Delesline III • March 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart names new Neighborhood Market division head
Kyle Kinnard will lead the grocery-focused format, replacing Kelvin Buncum, who is retiring.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 20, 2024
