Executives: Page 7
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Courtesy of Nike
Nike taps new CEO amid DTC challenges
Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Macy’s beefs up marketing team
Jason Holzman leads various creative and marketing operations and reports to Chief Marketing Officer Sharon Otterman, a fellow NBCUniversal alum.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Target names PepsiCo executive Jim Lee CFO
He replaces Michael Fiddelke, who had served jointly as COO and CFO since February. Fiddelke will stay on as operations chief.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ipsy
Ipsy names CEO
Galen Smith spent six years as Redbox Entertainment’s CEO and brings over two decades of membership-based business model experience.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Build-A-Bear names chief revenue officer
David Henderson, who previously worked with Hasbro and Melissa & Doug, comes to the retailer after it reported a record Q2.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Sephora North America names next CFO and Petco’s losses grow
Ten-year company veteran Delphine Herve will take on the position at the beauty retailer. Meanwhile, the pet retailer saw net loss surge by 70% in Q2.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Ross switches up its merchandising leadership team
The discount retailer promoted two longtime employees to the chief merchant positions at its Ross and DD’s Discounts banners.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tonal
Tonal names new CEO
Darren MacDonald takes over the chief spot from Krystal Zell and comes with experience from Petco, Walmart and Jet.com.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Carhartt
Carhartt names new marketing and creative VP
Norma Delaney will join the workwear brand after a career at multiple footwear companies, including Hoka, New Balance and Adidas.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Mattel appoints chief strategy officer
Ken Wee, who previously held the same role at Activision Blizzard, will oversee all aspects of strategic planning and corporate development.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of JC Penney
Uggs designer jumps to J.C. Penney
Khristene Son, with experience at brands that also include Old Navy, Justice and Charlotte Russe, is SVP of trend, brand and design.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Old Navy
Q&AWhy Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand
Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Under Armour hires (another) Adidas vet and Bluemercury turns 25
The athletics retailer appointed a new leader in its Europe, the Middle East and Africa division, while the beauty company refreshed its online presence.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Rite Aid
Rite Aid exits bankruptcy, sheds $2B in debt
Chief Financial Officer Matt Schroeder will take over the CEO post from restructuring officer Jeffrey Stein.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Pacsun names CFO, Abercrombie posts ‘record’ Q2 net sales
The teen retailer hired BowFlex, Inc. veteran Aina Konold, while the apparel company saw sales increase 21% year over year to $1.1 billion.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: Under Armour’s past — and future — under Kevin Plank
The executive earlier this year returned to the athletics brand he founded nearly 30 years ago. What does that mean for the company?
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Barnes & Noble founder Leonard Riggio dies at 83
Riggio created the nation’s largest network of big-box bookstores and co-founded what would later become GameStop.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Big Lots
Big Lots offers $5.2M in retention bonuses to 4 executives
The move could signal a potential bankruptcy on the horizon, according to Debtwire's global head of legal and restructuring.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Avocado Green Mattress
Avocado Green Brands names COO, builds out leadership team
The sustainability-focused mattress company named Matthew Anderson as its chief operating officer, among other personnel announcements.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Universal Standard
Q&AUniversal Standard’s CEO talks inclusivity, legacy and brand-building
As Polina Veksler expands her business, she also wants to push the fashion industry to be more size inclusive.
By Lara Ewen • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Guess CFO resigns after one year
The finance chief’s abrupt departure comes on the heels of the apparel manufacturer’s deal earlier this year to buy fashion brand Rag & Bone.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Under Armour
Deep DiveKevin Plank can’t let go of Under Armour. Is that hampering a turnaround?
Three CEOs have come and gone in the four years since Plank stepped down. Now, the sportswear brand’s founder is back with another plan to revive the brand amid flagging sales and relevance.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Fabrizio Freda prepares to step down as Estée Lauder CEO
Freda has been at the helm for 16 years and will exit in the midst of a turnaround that has entailed layoffs and other leadership change.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walgreens
Walgreens names digital commerce leader, chief merchant
Sharmila Sudhakar comes from Tailored Brands to tackle digital growth while Tracey Koller joins from Party City to lead merchandising,
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mattel
Mattel names new chief technology officer
Sai Koorapati joins the company from Topgolf Callaway Brands, where he led a digital transformation initiative.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 16, 2024
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