The Weekly Closeout: Amazon hikes fulfillment fees and retailers list AI as a risk factor

The e-commerce giant will increase fees for third-party sellers next year and a growing number of retailers are pointing to AI concerns in their 10-Ks.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 24, 2025

Ulta appoints new CFO

Christopher DelOrefice will take on the role in December, allowing interim CFO Chris Lialios to return to being senior vice president and controller.

By Dani James • Oct. 16, 2025

Ralph Lauren elevates AI to the C-suite

Naveen Seshadri, the retailer’s global chief digital officer, took on an expanded role this month. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 16, 2025

‘We’re certainly not fast fashion’: A.k.a. Brands CEO

Princess Polly and Culture Kings chief Ciaran Long talks about delivering on-trend fashion and the conglomerate’s strategy on opening stores.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 14, 2025

Designer Brands CFO to exit

Jared Poff will depart after a decade with the shoe company, leaving it to search for a successor and tap an interim principal financial officer.

By Dani James • Oct. 10, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Adidas bets on safety footwear, Helen of Troy swings to a loss

The athletics company partnered with Glo Brands BV, while the OXO and Hydro Flask parent company posted a Q2 loss exceeding $308 million.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2025

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2025

Target shareholder group proposes independent board chair policy

The mass retailer raised eyebrows when it announced current CEO Brian Cornell would become executive chair of the board in 2026.

By Dani James • Oct. 2, 2025

Former Macy’s merchant heads to Five Below

The retailer also tapped Edgewell executive Daniel Sullivan as chief financial officer. Ken Bull, who has been interim CFO, remains chief operating officer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2025

Top retail conferences in 2026

These events will cover the topics that are top of mind for executives, including AI, customer behavior and technology.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

Journeys owner shuffles brands, leadership

Footwear company Genesco Inc. has consolidated its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy teen brands into one global retail entity.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2025

Former Shoe Carnival CFO retakes finance chief reins

Kerry Jackson will slip back into the role he held for nearly three decades as the company targets expansive growth plans for its Shoe Station banner.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2025

Urban Outfitters, Calvin Klein veteran jumps to Chico’s

Trish Donnelly now leads a group of brands that were struggling when Sycamore Partners bought them for $1 billion a couple of years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2025

Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal on what’s next for the brand

The co-founder and co-CEO discusses the brand’s store expansion, its partnership with Target and the decision to sunset an iconic aspect of its business.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 23, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Saks Fifth Avenue merchant exits, RH sees Q2 gains despite tariffs

After two decades at the department store, Will Cooper is leaving, while the home goods retailer saw net income improve nearly 80% in the second quarter.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 19, 2025

How Target is rethinking search for generative AI

While most shoppers are still using one or two keywords for a traditional online search, longer, more complex queries are on the rise.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 19, 2025

J.C. Penney operator names chief wholesale and business development officer

Catalyst Brands has tapped Michael Fernandez, who previously worked at The Levy Group and Perry Ellis International, for the position.

By Dani James • Sept. 18, 2025

What Gap Inc. beauty, accessories hires say about its ambitions

The four executives and advisers announced Wednesday are among the top merchants and designers in these categories.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2025

Universal Music chief joins Gap Inc. board amid comeback effort

Universal Music Publishing Group CEO Jody Gerson arrives as the apparel retailer works to regain cultural relevance, especially at its namesake brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2025

How J.C. Penney is preparing for the holidays with laugh-out-loud deals

Marketing chief Marisa Thalberg discusses how marketers can engage holiday shoppers amid economic uncertainty.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 15, 2025

Glossier taps Colin Walsh to replace Kyle Leahy as CEO

The DTC beauty brand hoped to find a “Colin Walsh type” to help it pursue growth, and got the man himself to take the job.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart to launch in South Africa and Mary Dillon exits Foot Locker

The big-box retailer will reveal opening dates in October, while the former CEO and other executives departed the sportswear company.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 12, 2025

Macy’s Inc. in search of a new Bluemercury CEO

Maly Bernstein, who has led the beauty business for four years, decided to step down and will leave the company at the end of September.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2025

Bark names president of core business

In this newly created role, Michael Black will oversee the online pet retailer’s DTC and wholesale businesses.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 9, 2025

Dollar Tree taps new chief merchandising officer

The retailer's current chief merchant will retire next year and Brent Beebe will be promoted to the role in April. 

By Dani James • Sept. 9, 2025