Dollar Tree names new leader to guide Family Dollar’s future

The company this week also named a new chief of its namesake banner and a new chief people officer.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 14, 2024

ThredUp focuses on social commerce with new hire

The apparel reseller tapped Danielle Vermeer, co-founder and CEO of Teleport, for the newly created position. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2024

REI taps former Sephora, Williams-Sonoma exec for chief marketer

Abigail Jacobs will oversee all marketing functions at the outdoor retailer, which has struggled to return to profitability in recent years.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 12, 2024

StockX co-founder to take over as CEO amid declines in sneaker resale

Greg Schwartz, who has been the company’s chief operating officer since its 2016 launch, will replace Scott Cutler, an early investor.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2024

Kizik taps 20-year Nike vet as SVP of design

Andreas Harlow, former vice president and global footwear creative director of Nike’s Jordan Brand, joined the hands-free footwear brand earlier this fall.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 8, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Beauty enters Dollar General as retail preps for a new president

The beauty brand is looking to democratize its offerings, while retail trade groups and analysts sound the alarm on tariffs amid the election results.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 8, 2024

Wayfair COO steps down

At the end of the year, Thomas Netzer will exit the role he’s occupied since 2019.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 8, 2024

Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus dies at 95

In 1979 he launched a company that would eventually operate 2,300 stores and employ over 500,000 associates.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 6, 2024

Dollar Tree CEO steps down

Rick Dreiling’s departure due to health concerns comes as the company is navigating several challenges, including a possible spinoff or sale of its Family Dollar banner.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 5, 2024

Skin care brand Dieux names CEO

Ryan Scott, who was formerly president and chief people officer of beauty brand Tatcha, succeeds Dieux’s co-founder Charlotte Palermino.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 5, 2024

Nike shakes up senior leadership

Ann Miller will lead global sports marketing, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy will be elevated to the team. Both are 18-year company veterans.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2024

Estée Lauder appoints CEO

Stéphane de La Faverie has been with the beauty giant since 2011 and succeeds Fabrizio Freda, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 31, 2024

Draper James hires Michael Kors veteran as CEO

New CEO Jeannie Yoo also stepped into an advisory role with Consortium Brand Partners, which took a majority stake in the brand a year ago.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2024

Build-A-Bear appoints chief brand officer

Kim Utlaut spent over 20 years in leadership roles at Coca-Cola, most recently serving as the general manager for franchise leadership. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2024

Ross names new CEO

James Conroy, who was previously the chief executive of Boot Barn, will succeed Barbara Rentler, effective Feb. 2. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 29, 2024

The RealReal CEO out after less than 2 years

Rati Sahi Levesque, who helped found the company in 2011, has replaced John Koryl, who arrived in February last year and has now left the company.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2024

Amazon’s top grocery executive exits

Tony Hoggett, the retailer’s senior vice president of worldwide grocery stores, is leaving after nearly three years at the company.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • Oct. 28, 2024

Columbia revamps creative strategy with new top marketer, agency

Matthew Sutton, previously of digital-first brands like The Black Tux, is tasked with bringing product strategy and marketing closer together.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 28, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Kate Spade launches M&M’S collection and Nike extends partnership with NBA, WNBA

The fashion company announced a sweet collaboration, while the athletics brand is signing on for another 12 years with the basketball associations. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 25, 2024

Indochino names vice president of retail sales and operations

Sean Wrenn was most recently vice president of direct retail at Kendra Scott and also has experience from Abercrombie & Fitch and Aéropostale.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 25, 2024

PetSmart taps former Foot Locker chief as CEO

Ken Hicks — who was also previously the chief executive at Academy Sports and Outdoors — replaces J.K. Symancyk, who left last month.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 24, 2024

Beyond to lay off 20% of workforce

Chief Product Officer Carlisha Robinson was terminated without cause Tuesday, according to a regulatory filing.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 23, 2024

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries arrested on sex trafficking, prostitution charges

Federal prosecutors say Jeffries leveraged his position at the apparel retailer, including promising men modeling jobs, to further the alleged crimes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2024

CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with exec David Joyner

The financially struggling company also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 18, 2024

Adidas global sales exec to depart this month

Arthur Hoeld, a 26-year veteran of the sports apparel brand, will be replaced by Mathieu Sidokpohou, who arrived four years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2024