Crocs promotes Terence Reilly to chief brand officer

In the newly created role, the executive will oversee marketing and creative efforts for the company’s namesake brand and Heydude.

By Howard Ruben • May 27, 2025

Former Vitamin Shoppe CEO returns to top spot

Sharon Leite, who was the company’s chief executive from 2018 to 2023, takes on the CEO role as the company begins operations under new ownership.

By Howard Ruben • May 22, 2025

Target’s Q1 earnings disappoint amid battle with tariffs, consumer backlash

The mass retailer lowered its guidance for the full year, announced the departure of multiple executives and launched a new strategic office in an effort to combat sales declines.

By Dani James • May 21, 2025

As it preps for life beyond Dollar Tree, Family Dollar names CEO

Duncan MacNaughton, a former chief operating officer of the business, will take on the top spot after Dollar Tree finalizes the sale of the banner.

By Howard Ruben • May 21, 2025

Bath & Body Works names Nike vet CEO

Gina Boswell is out from the top role, and Daniel Heaf — who once was the head of Nike Direct — has stepped in to lead the company.

By Kaarin Moore • May 19, 2025

Chewy CFO to exit

David Reeder’s departure comes after the company reported rising sales and active customer figures for 2024.

By Grace Noto • May 14, 2025

Kohl’s paperwork reveals board member left due to governing concerns, lack of transparency

Emails show that Christine Day resigned from her board role due to a disagreement with the company — a disparity from a previous SEC filing. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 13, 2025

Mattel names CFO amid tariff pressure

The leadership change comes as the California-based toymaker lands squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s tariff push.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 12, 2025

Hims & Hers hires former Amazon exec as Q1 revenue doubles

Nader Kabbani, who spent almost 20 years at the e-commerce giant, joins the health startup as chief operations officer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 8, 2025

Helen of Troy CEO out after 14 months

Noel Geoffroy, who was previously the company’s chief operating officer, has exited the company after taking on the top spot in March 2024.

By Howard Ruben • May 7, 2025

Nike names new brand president as Hill shuffles leadership structure

As part of a reorganization, Amy Montagne will now lead the Nike brand, while 26-year veteran Heidi O’Neill is retiring.

By Cara Salpini • May 6, 2025

EBay restructures leadership, brings in new CFO

A former PayPal exec is stepping into the role. Meanwhile, the company is bringing together its product and marketing teams and consolidating engineering.

By Kaarin Moore • May 5, 2025

Kohl’s CEO fired over conflicts of interest

Ashley Buchanan, who only took the post in January, was terminated for cause following an investigation into vendor transactions, the department store said.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2025

‘We’re not just a hot cup company’: What’s next for Stanley

Can the water bottle brand live past its virality? Global President Matt Navarro says it already has.

By Cara Salpini • April 29, 2025

Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer

Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.

By Dani James • April 28, 2025

Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive meeting with Trump as tariffs threaten the holidays

New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with back to school and Halloween.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2025

Funko hires supply chain SVP

Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it works to mitigate tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • April 23, 2025

Supergoop founder steps away from company

After two decades, Holly Thaggard has moved away from the day-to-day operations of the sunscreen brand.

By Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Small businesses sue over tariffs, Under Armour adds PE exec to board

A group of small businesses banded together to challenge the Trump administration’s authority to levy tariffs, while the athletics retailer added a board director from Sycamore Partners.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 18, 2025

Target CEO, Rev. Al Sharpton to meet following DEI changes

The civil rights activist said he is mulling a boycott of the mass merchant, which scaled back its diversity programs in January.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2025

Ulta brings on Revolution Beauty CEO as chief merchandising and digital officer

Lauren Brindley, who will join in June as current chief merchant Monica Arnaudo retires, will also oversee the retailer’s upcoming marketplace.

By Cara Salpini • April 17, 2025

How retailers are connecting with younger shoppers

From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, retailers are leaning in.

By Cara Salpini • April 16, 2025

‘Our stores have become an orphan channel’: The Children’s Place

The company acknowledged that its stores have been neglected, but it is ready for a “spree” of openings and a new concept location.

By Kaarin Moore • April 15, 2025

Lovesac taps Crocs veteran as first chief brand and marketing officer

As chief marketing officer at the footwear brand, Heidi Cooley had a digital and social-first approach to driving growth.

By Howard Ruben • April 14, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: JD Sports now ‘bigger than Foot Locker’ and is Rite Aid mulling another bankruptcy?

JD Sports said it has more market share in North America than its rival retailer, while the drugstore is reportedly contemplating refiling. 

By Retail Dive Staff • April 11, 2025