Victoria’s Secret brings on Savage x Fenty head Hillary Super as CEO

Martin Waters is out as the chief executive as of Tuesday, but will stay on in a nonexecutive capacity with the company through the end of August.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 14, 2024

Allbirds chief marketer on why brand building is key to the company’s turnaround plan

Kelly Olmstead discusses how the sneaker brand is investing more in awareness-driven channels to weather a challenging period for the business.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 14, 2024

Party City taps turnaround vet as CEO

Barry Litwin’s retail leadership experience includes executive roles at Sears and Office Depot, as well as a stint as CEO of photo retailer Adorama.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2024

Mike Ullman, former J.C. Penney CEO and ‘unsung hero’ of retail, dies

Ullman was a graduate and benefactor of the University of Cincinnati and a low-key yet powerful retail executive throughout the decades.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon delivery speeds up in Canada and Gap Inc. changes its ticker

Prime members in parts of Canada will have faster same-day delivery and the apparel company will trade on the NYSE under the new symbol GAP. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 9, 2024

Ace Hardware’s new experiential store model to be ‘immersive shopping experience that you can’t find anywhere else’

On the backdrop of 100 years in business, the retailer's vice president of merchandising spoke about how the company is prioritizing innovation and community.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 8, 2024

Chief marketers are warming up to generative AI: report

Over three quarters of respondents to a Dentsu Creative survey said they would be interested in training AI on their brand’s look, feel and tone of voice. 

By Aaron Baar • Aug. 7, 2024

How Carter’s is pitching kids’ clothes to new Gen Z parents

Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Jenkins details the insights and strategy that drove its “More Than Just Cute” ad campaign.

By Chris Kelly • Aug. 7, 2024

Adidas global operations exec Martin Shankland to step down

After a nearly 30-year career, Shankland’s responsibilities will be passed on to CFO Harm Ohlmeyer and Senior Vice President of Sourcing Hoa Ly.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 6, 2024

Under Armour chief consumer officer exits as 26-year Adidas veteran joins the brand

Jim Dausch is leaving at the end of the month as Eric Liedtke, former brand president at Adidas, joins the company to lead brand strategy.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 6, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Fred Segal closes remaining stores and Foxtrot plots its comeback

Los Angeles fashion loses a retail icon and after abruptly closing stores this spring, Foxtrot team members promise a return to the company’s roots.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 2, 2024

Primark hires COO to head up supply chain

Nigel Jones aims to help the Ireland-based retailer expand its footprint and make its supply chain greener.

By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 1, 2024

Brooks Running reports ‘record’ revenue

Global revenue in Q2 increased 15% year over year driven by its wholesale and DTC channels, and the athletics brand named a new COO.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2024

Joann CFO out amid leadership revamp

The crafts retailer, fresh out of bankruptcy, has brought on new executives in tech, operations and merchandising.

By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2024

Saks Off 5th shakes up merchandising team

After chief merchant Mara Sirhal left for QVC, the off-pricer, involved in a proposed merger with Neiman Marcus, reevaluated its leadership structure.

By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2024

Meati Foods new CCO, CEO look to avoid plant-based pitfalls

The mycelium-based meat maker is looking to go back to its roots and nail down its messaging in a burgeoning category.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 30, 2024

Saks Off 5th chief merchant jumps to QVC

Mara Sirhal leads merchandising amid the home shopping giant’s “Age of Possibility” turnaround effort, focused on women over 50.

By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2024

Hasbro names new chief supply chain officer

Stephanie Beal aims to refine processes to drive efficiency as the toy manufacturer implements a multiyear turnaround plan.

By S.L. Fuller • July 29, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Nike and Journeys make C-suite appointments

The athletics brand named Cheryan Jacob as chief information officer, while the footwear retailer appointed Stacy Doren as its marketing chief.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 26, 2024

Inside American Eagle’s ‘Live Your Life’ brand platform and fall campaign

Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers explains how the retailer is giving fresh energy to a 20-year-old slogan to reach Gen Z.

By Jessica Deyo • July 25, 2024

Estée Lauder controller lands CFO seat amid restructuring

Akhil Shrivastava, a nine-year company veteran, understands “the levers the company can pull to revive growth,” Morningstar analyst Dan Su writes. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 25, 2024

Omni Retail Enterprises names CTO

Similar to the company’s new CEO, Jeff Haddox has an extensive background working with home retailer Pier 1 — a brand now owned by Omni.

By Kaarin Moore • July 24, 2024

Hasbro names Wizards of the Coast president

Blizzard Entertainment veteran John Hight succeeds Cynthia Williams, who left her post at the toy and game company in April.

By Howard Ruben • July 19, 2024

Allbirds names Salomon veteran VP of design

Jason Israel, previously global creative director of the sports equipment company, will report to Chief Design Officer Adrian Nyman.

By Howard Ruben • July 18, 2024

Former Five Below CEO to take the reins at Petco

Joel Anderson, who exited the discount company Wednesday, has been appointed as the pet retailer’s next chief as it looks to reposition itself.

By Caroline Jansen • July 18, 2024