Executives

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    Ulta Beauty chief marketer exits

    Michelle Crossan-Matos is the latest executive to announce a departure, after CEO Dave Kimbell stepped down earlier this month and Chief Merchandising Officer Monica Arnaudo said she would leave this spring.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Vince Holding Corp. sells majority stake to P180, former CEO returns

    Brendan Hoffman, formerly of Wolverine World Wide, is returning to the top spot at Vince after holding the role from 2015 to 2020.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 23, 2025
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    REI taps Nike, Athleta vet Mary Beth Laughton as CEO

    Eric Artz, who has led the outdoors retailer for six years, plans to retire at the end of March. 

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Birkenstock brings on a new CFO as it pushes DTC strategy

    Ivica Krolo will replace Erik Massmann, who helped guide the footwear brand through its initial public offering a little over a year ago.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Mattel launches hunt to replace retiring CFO

    The El Segundo, California-based toy maker said it has increased “efficiencies” with over $400 million in cost savings during CFO Anthony DiSilvestro’s tenure.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 21, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker taps Sonia Syngal for board and New Balance sales hit a record

    Also joining the footwear retailer’s board is Ace Hardware CEO John Venhuizen. Meanwhile, New Balance landed $7.8 billion in global sales last year.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Target taps new execs to lead store and digital teams

    Two longtime company veterans are retiring as part of the changes, which came as the retailer reported encouraging sales growth in the holiday season.

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    A.k.a. Brands names CEO

    Ciaran Long, chief financial officer since 2021, takes on the top spot, while the company’s global controller, Kevin Grant, has been named CFO.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Memorable quotes from NRF’s 2025 Big Show

    Retail executives discussed the future of AI, the store experience and personalization at this year’s conference. 

    By Daphne Howland and Kaarin Moore • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Michaels names interim CEO team

    The retailer’s president, chief financial officer and chief merchant will jointly lead daily operations as it searches for a permanent chief executive.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    How American Eagle’s chief marketer avoids AI’s ‘generic creative’ trap

    At NRF’s Big Show, Craig Brommers addressed mounting production demands but said delegating more work to AI is a “scary” prospect.  

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Authentic Brands Group names president

    The company has tapped Matt Maddox, former CEO of hotel and casino company Wynn Resorts, to lead the company’s global brand growth.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Sephora to redesign entire North American store fleet

    The changes range from minor updates to overhauls, as the beauty company embarks on the largest capital project in its history.

    By • Updated Jan. 16, 2025
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    ASAP Rocky, a Burberry scarf and the ‘road back to authenticity’

    CEO Joshua Schulman’s turnaround plan focuses on the outerwear and scarf categories — and it might be working.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Macy’s doubles down on its ‘three-brand portfolio’

    CEO Tony Spring said that Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury are stronger together thanks to back-end synergies.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Ulta’s future and Big Lots’ store-saving deal

    The beauty retailer named a new CEO while Big Lots closed on a sale agreement that will enable it to keep hundreds of stores open.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Shoes for Crews names CEO

    Chris Quinn is succeeding former chief executive Donald Watros who retired after serving in the role since 2017.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Carter’s parent names interim leader as CEO retires

    Michael Casey will step down after 15 years in the top spot, while Chief Financial and Operating Officer Richard Westenberger will lead in the interim.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Dr. Martens creative director steps down after a decade

    Darren McKoy said he was ready to embrace new opportunities and creative challenges, and the footwear company hasn’t named a replacement.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Ulta names Kecia Steelman CEO

    Steelman, formerly chief operating officer at the beauty retailer, takes the role as Dave Kimbell retires.

    By , • Updated Jan. 7, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Vera Bradley urged to sell and Fleet Feet makes an acquisition

    Fund 1 Investments in a letter pushed the accessories brand to consider strategic alternatives, while the footwear retailer bought South Sound Running.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Saks Global names new leadership as it completes $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition

    Saks CEO Marc Metrick will lead the expanded company, while chief merchant Tracy Margolies will take over as Bergdorf Goodman’s president. 

    By • Dec. 24, 2024
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    Dollar Tree names Michael Creedon permanent CEO

    Creedon, the retailer’s chief operating officer, has been serving as interim chief since November and takes the helm as it navigates several major initiatives.

    By • Dec. 19, 2024
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    SEC charges Express with failing to disclose $1M in perks to former CEO

    The agency did not impose a penalty, though, in part because the apparel retailer self-reported.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Mango founder Isak Andic dies

    The apparel company he founded 40 years ago has grown to 2,800 stores in more than 120 countries and is in the midst of expanding its U.S. footprint.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024