Ex-Lululemon chief Calvin McDonald to return to beauty as Wella CEO

The 145-year-old hair care company touted the growth and market share gains that McDonald oversaw at the activewear brand and Sephora.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2026

The latest evolution at Victoria’s Secret is an expanded T-shirt bra line

According to Victoria’s Secret Brand President Anne Stephenson, the retailer has updated craftsmanship and is leaning into products that are both comfortable and sexy.

By Dani James • Feb. 11, 2026

Warby Parker taps Macy’s vet as CFO

Adrian Mitchell, who has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently served as Macy’s chief financial and operating officer.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 10, 2026

Target names COO, chief merchant

CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure.

By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026

Walmart’s decade of change with Doug McMillon

The longtime CEO has passed the baton to John Furner, but McMillon’s technology and e-commerce legacy is lasting.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2026

Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce

Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2026

Canada Goose picks longtime executive to lead North America

Patrick Bourke has been at the brand for a decade and replaces Ana Mihaljevic as president of that business, where sales grew 20% at the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2026

Supergoop taps Peloton vet as chief marketing officer

The appointment of Lauren Weinberg to the top marketing post comes on the heels of Melis del Rey becoming CEO at the end of 2025.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 4, 2026

Arc’teryx brings on Tommy Hilfiger vet as first chief brand officer

Avery Baker has been appointed to the newly created role. Meanwhile, the outdoor clothing company’s new general manager for EMEA is from Celine. 

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 3, 2026

Claire’s names chief brand officer

Michelle Goad, who most recently served in an executive role at Gap Inc., is tasked with transforming the tween retailer's mall-oriented store footprint.

By Dani James • Feb. 3, 2026

Genesco CFO to exit

Sandra Harris is leaving the company after nearly a year and a half, with CEO Mimi Vaughn taking on interim duties until the company names a replacement.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2026

Target, Walmart usher in new CEOs

Michael Fiddelke reiterated his top priorities after taking on the position at Target. Meanwhile, Walmart's John Furner paid tribute to his predecessor.

By Dani James • Feb. 2, 2026

Nordstrom names chief supply chain officer

Jason Bell was promoted to the position after serving as senior vice president of supply chain operations since 2021.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 29, 2026

On appoints new CFO

Frank Sluis will take over finance leadership from CEO Martin Hoffmann, who had been juggling both positions since last July.

By Dani James • Jan. 29, 2026

Target’s incoming CEO co-signs letter calling for ‘deescalation of tensions’ in Minnesota

Michael Fiddelke joined about 60 other CEOs, including Best Buy's Corie Barry, in signing a letter about "recent challenges" in the state.

By Dani James • Jan. 26, 2026

Target adds former Nike innovation chief to board

The mass retailer — which is undergoing a turnaround effort — also appointed the former CEO of HanesBrands to the board of directors. 

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Reebok teams with Karol G and will January storms ice out retail sales?

The activewear brand signed a multiyear deal with the Colombian artist, while analysts speculate upcoming weather could slow spending.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2026

Caleres taps interim CFO; details Saks bankruptcy impact

The footwear company warned of potential sales volatility stemming from the Saks Global bankruptcy, which has left many vendors waiting for reimbursements.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 23, 2026

CEOs know AI is important. But what should they do with it?

Mid-market chief executives are experimenting with the tech, but few are integrating it across their enterprises, a new survey found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 22, 2026

Nike shakes up regional leadership team

Company veterans Carl Grebert and Angela Dong will leave as CEO Elliott Hill works to improve performance across geographies.

By Dani James • Jan. 21, 2026

Longtime Neiman Marcus merchant heads to Bloomingdale’s

Russ Patrick left the luxury retailer a few years ago and returns to the department store sector as general merchandise manager of home at the Macy’s Inc. banner.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2026

Under Armour elevates Americas president to chief merchant

Kara Trent will take on the position next month, as Chief Product Officer Yassine Saidi transitions to a senior adviser role.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 16, 2026

Walmart’s John Furner overhauls leadership

The soon-to-be CEO of Walmart Inc. announced a slew of executive changes, including his own successor to lead the U.S. business.

By Dani James • Jan. 16, 2026

Gap Inc. hires Paramount exec for ‘fashiontainment’ role in quest to boost relevance and revenue

Pam Kaufman takes the newly created job in early February, reporting to CEO Richard Dickson.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2026

Walmart: This year, AI tinkering ‘becomes transformation’

A year from now, customers will look back and realize just how much has changed about the shopping experience, Walmart’s Daniel Danker predicts.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 15, 2026