Executives: Page 12
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Column
The 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 -
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 -
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 -
New Solo Brands CEO initiates ‘full strategic review’
Chris Metz says the company will focus in on Solo Stove and Chubbies as it looks to address a lack of product innovation at the company.
By Suzette Parmley • March 19, 2024 -
‘Built for a different era’: Macy’s CEO on why closing 150 stores is critical to its survival
Tony Spring, who recently took the helm, remains confident that the department store still holds an important role in consumers’ lives.
By Nate Delesline III • March 19, 2024 -
Longtime Fossil CEO out as company announces strategic review
The departure of Kosta Kartsotis, who spent over 20 years at the helm, came as the retailer reported Q4 sales falling nearly 16% and losses widening.
By Howard Ruben • March 15, 2024 -
The Weekly Closeout: Dollar Tree to add $7 items and Bath & Body Works teams up with Netflix
The dollar store is expanding its multiprice assortment, while the personal care retailer debuted a “Bridgerton” collection as part of a yearlong partnership.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 15, 2024 -
Marla Beck named CEO of BeautyHealth
The Bluemercury founder was named interim chief executive officer in November after serving on the company’s board since 2022.
By Howard Ruben • March 14, 2024 -
Peloton CFO leans on cost cutting to reverse post-pandemic slump
Finance chief Liz Coddington is slashing overhead costs and driving more revenue from Peloton’s digital subscription and bike rental businesses.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 14, 2024 -
Under Armour puts founder Kevin Plank back in charge as CEO Stephanie Linnartz exits
Come April 1, the athletics brand founder will take the helm once more. Linnartz, who is stepping down, has been CEO for barely a year.
By Cara Salpini • Updated March 14, 2024 -
Brooks Running promotes Dan Sheridan to CEO
Sheridan — most recently the company’s chief operating officer — succeeds Jim Weber, who held the role for over two decades.
By Howard Ruben • March 13, 2024 -
Petco in search of a new CEO as Q4 disappoints
Former Best Buy executive Mike Mohan is taking over in the interim as the pet retailer struggles with profitability.
By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2024 -
Allbirds taps new CEO, plans store closures
COO Joe Vernachio takes over from co-founder Joey Zwillinger on Friday as the DTC brand reported a 15% sales drop in 2023.
By Cara Salpini • March 13, 2024 -
Q&A
Costco’s ‘voice’ looks back on 40 years, $1.50 hot dogs and leadership
Richard Galanti thought he might stay four years at what was then a retail startup. Costco’s CFO stayed about four decades and is exiting the role on Friday.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 13, 2024 -
Macy’s names new VP of media network
Michael Krans is joining the department store from Walmart Connect, where he led the fashion team.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 12, 2024 -
Funko chief financial and operating officer to step down as toymaker preps for ‘softer’ content schedule
Steve Nave’s resignation comes as the company continues to brace for economic headwinds.
By Grace Noto • March 11, 2024