Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2025

Target shareholder group proposes independent board chair policy

The mass retailer raised eyebrows when it announced current CEO Brian Cornell would become executive chair of the board in 2026.

By Dani James • Oct. 2, 2025

Former Macy’s merchant heads to Five Below

The retailer also tapped Edgewell executive Daniel Sullivan as chief financial officer. Ken Bull, who has been interim CFO, remains chief operating officer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2025

Top retail conferences in 2026

These events will cover the topics that are top of mind for executives, including AI, customer behavior and technology.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

Journeys owner shuffles brands, leadership

Footwear company Genesco Inc. has consolidated its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy teen brands into one global retail entity.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2025

Former Shoe Carnival CFO retakes finance chief reins

Kerry Jackson will slip back into the role he held for nearly three decades as the company targets expansive growth plans for its Shoe Station banner.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2025

Urban Outfitters, Calvin Klein veteran jumps to Chico’s

Trish Donnelly now leads a group of brands that were struggling when Sycamore Partners bought them for $1 billion a couple of years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2025

Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal on what’s next for the brand

The co-founder and co-CEO discusses the brand’s store expansion, its partnership with Target and the decision to sunset an iconic aspect of its business.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 23, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Saks Fifth Avenue merchant exits, RH sees Q2 gains despite tariffs

After two decades at the department store, Will Cooper is leaving, while the home goods retailer saw net income improve nearly 80% in the second quarter.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 19, 2025

How Target is rethinking search for generative AI

While most shoppers are still using one or two keywords for a traditional online search, longer, more complex queries are on the rise.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 19, 2025

J.C. Penney operator names chief wholesale and business development officer

Catalyst Brands has tapped Michael Fernandez, who previously worked at The Levy Group and Perry Ellis International, for the position.

By Dani James • Sept. 18, 2025

What Gap Inc. beauty, accessories hires say about its ambitions

The four executives and advisers announced Wednesday are among the top merchants and designers in these categories.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2025

Universal Music chief joins Gap Inc. board amid comeback effort

Universal Music Publishing Group CEO Jody Gerson arrives as the apparel retailer works to regain cultural relevance, especially at its namesake brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2025

How J.C. Penney is preparing for the holidays with laugh-out-loud deals

Marketing chief Marisa Thalberg discusses how marketers can engage holiday shoppers amid economic uncertainty.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 15, 2025

Glossier taps Colin Walsh to replace Kyle Leahy as CEO

The DTC beauty brand hoped to find a “Colin Walsh type” to help it pursue growth, and got the man himself to take the job.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart to launch in South Africa and Mary Dillon exits Foot Locker

The big-box retailer will reveal opening dates in October, while the former CEO and other executives departed the sportswear company.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 12, 2025

Macy’s Inc. in search of a new Bluemercury CEO

Maly Bernstein, who has led the beauty business for four years, decided to step down and will leave the company at the end of September.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2025

Bark names president of core business

In this newly created role, Michael Black will oversee the online pet retailer’s DTC and wholesale businesses.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 9, 2025

Dollar Tree taps new chief merchandising officer

The retailer's current chief merchant will retire next year and Brent Beebe will be promoted to the role in April. 

By Dani James • Sept. 9, 2025

Etsy expands CTO role as product chief exits

Longtime Etsy executive Rafe Colburn has taken on duties from Nick Daniel, who was chief product officer until Friday.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2025

Dick’s names a slate of executives to lead Foot Locker as deal closes

Among them, a 26-year Nike veteran will be president of Foot Locker North America and PepsiCo’s chief sports officer will be chief of marketing.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 8, 2025

Retail recorded nearly 40 CEO exits through July

Chief executive departures in the industry doubled compared to the same period last year, with exits announced from Target, L.L. Bean and others.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 8, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Skechers deal clears hurdles while Gap eyes store improvement

3G Capital will take the footwear brand private. Meanwhile, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson sees work to do in brick and mortar.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 5, 2025

Mattel restructures its brand leadership team

The reset includes adding two new roles: chief global brand officer and global head of dolls. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 4, 2025

Crocs appoints Nike alum as CFO

Patraic Reagan is stepping into the role following the resignation of Susan Healy.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 3, 2025