Executives: Page 14
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Sweaty Betty taps Nike vet as chief marketing officer
The Wolverine World Wide-owned athletic brand has tapped Kerry Williams, a former hockey player and retail veteran, to fill the role.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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New Macy’s CEO Tony Spring takes over
Spring, who steps into the role on Sunday, faces several challenges, including a take-private offer and changes to the department store’s fleet.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: UPS to cut 12K jobs and Nordstrom Rack continues to expand footprint
The delivery giant aims to save $1 billion, while the department store is accelerating openings of its lower-priced brand.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Arc’teryx CEO talks Amer Sports IPO and what growth looks like
The sporting goods company raised about $1.37 billion from the IPO, which was priced a few dollars lower than expected.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Crocs brand chief to retire, CFO steps up
Anne Mehlman, who had returned to Crocs five years ago, takes over from Michelle Poole, who will stay on as an adviser until early 2025.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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DTC’s outlook for 2024
As the new year kicks off, the space has already seen many C-suite changes, acquisitions and sales.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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H&M Group CEO is out
Helena Helmersson unexpectedly stepped down after four years at the helm, replaced by Daniel Ervér, chief of the company’s namesake brand.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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‘This is natural evolution’: Saks and Neiman Marcus on the state of luxury
As a new year starts, Geoffroy van Raemdonck and Marc Metrick share thoughts on luxury e-commerce, when the market might recover and how the consumer is doing.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Sporting goods still challenged by inflation, inventory levels, report finds
2024 will be a mixed year for the athletics sector, according to the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry and McKinsey & Company.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Superdry CFO to step down as the company warns of rough market conditions
The departure marks the fourth finance chief to leave the troubled retailer in five years.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Petco deepens healthcare ties as Sephora’s leadership shakeup continues
The pet retailer partnered with Nationwide on customizable pet insurance, while the beauty retailer’s top ranks saw more movement.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Walmart’s EVP of Neighborhood Market is retiring from the company
Kelvin Buncum, who spent more than 12 years at the retailer, is the latest in a string of top executive departures.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Beyond the numbers: Macy’s, Levi Strauss CFOs dish strategy
Finance leaders are increasingly balancing financial and strategic duties. For some retail CFOs that’s meant a bigger role in growing market share.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors appoints new chief supply chain officer
Robert Howell will take on the role next month, as the company expands its product assortment and store count.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Beyond Yoga taps Old Navy, Athleta veteran Nancy Green as CEO
Co-founder Michelle Wahler will step down next month. Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer Jesse Adams is also leaving.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Everlane CEO jumps to Designer Brands
Andrea O'Donnell, who also has merchandising and brand-building experience at Deckers and LVMH-owned DFS Group, was named brands chief.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Walmart to close Store No. 8
Scott Eckert, who led the retailer's innovation unit, will also leave the company.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Casper appoints Purple veteran as CEO
The DTC mattress brand brought on Joe Megibow as its chief executive, succeeding Emilie Arel, who has held the position since 2021.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Beautycounter founder returns as CEO
Gregg Renfrew will take on the role, once again, on Feb. 1. Marc Rey left the position in May last year.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Kirkland’s promotes company veteran to CEO post
Amid waning furniture sales, the company has tapped insider Amy Sullivan, who has already led a series of transformation efforts at the retailer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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As consumers pull back on discretionary spending, Chewy focuses on healthcare
The online pet retailer’s CEO discussed its recent launch into vet clinics and what’s driving the increased demand for pet health.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Allbirds looks to sports veterans for chief marketing, design roles
Kelly Olmstead, who joined the brand last year, has been promoted to chief marketer, while Adrian Nyman takes on the new design position.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Target names Michael Fiddelke chief operating officer
The retailer also shuffled its merchandising team, splitting up responsibility for discretionary categories and essentials.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Eighth Day names beauty veteran Savannah Sachs CEO
The luxury skin care company, which recently received funding from L Catterton, is bringing on the former chief executive of Tula for its top role.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Lowe’s names new EVP of supply chain
The home improvement retailer promoted company veteran Margi Vagell to take over for the retiring Don Frieson.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024
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