Executives

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    Wilson CEO to step down

    Joe Dudy is exiting the chief executive role after spending three decades at Wilson and parent company Amer Sports.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Former Dollar General exec to return for CFO post

    Donny Lau is rejoining the discount retailer after a nearly three-year absence to replace Kelly Dilts, who is leaving to become Nordstrom's CFO.

    By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Can Target’s new CEO hit the bullseye?

    The retailer’s board believes a company veteran can promote much needed change. Now, Michael Fiddelke has to prove himself to others.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Kohl’s adds CTO to its tech leadership lineup

    The retailer brought in former Nike and J.Crew executive Steven Dee to lead all technology and information platforms.

    By Roberto Torres • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Levi’s brings on chief supply chain officer from Victoria’s Secret

    Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Target CEO Brian Cornell to exit

    The executive shaped the mass retailer’s reputation and performance for over a decade. He will be succeeded by COO Michael Fiddelke.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Adore Me founder out at Victoria’s Secret & Co.

    Now leading the brand is Christine Vellani, who has worked in merchandising and new business at the lingerie giant for nearly six years.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025
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    Mattress Firm president takes CEO reins

    Now part of Somnigroup International following a merger with Tempur Sealy, the retailer is attracting DTC brands instead of losing share to them.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Funko names Nike, Netflix exec CEO

    Josh Simon, the third person serving in the top spot this year, joins following the company’s $41 million loss and 20% workforce reduction in Q2.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Poshmark co-founder steps away from CEO role

    After 15 years at the helm, Manish Chandra will make way for an executive from Poshmark’s parent company to step into the position.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 13, 2025
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    With an eye on transformation, The Vitamin Shoppe names chief strategy officer

    Months after a sale to private equity, the retailer has created a new role to steer its strategy across marketing, e-commerce and mergers and acquisitions.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Warby Parker to end home try-on program as it focuses on stores, digital experience

    The eyewear company said the vast majority of the program’s users live within 30 minutes of one of the retailer’s 300 stores.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    PetSmart hires former Walmart exec as chief commercial officer

    Jesica Duarte, who joins the pet retailer with more than 30 years of leadership experience, also worked at J.C. Penney and Estée Lauder.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 6, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Tillys, J. McLaughlin get new CEOs

    Outdoors veteran Nate Smith will join the youth apparel company, while interim chief Greg Unis is taking over permanently at the upscale brand.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 1, 2025
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    The Backroom: What’s next for Target?

    Join Retail Dive reporters Daphne Howland and Dani James for a discussion about the mass retailer’s unique history, the ups and downs of its differentiation, and where it may be headed.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 31, 2025
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    Athleta brings on Nike veteran to reboot stalled turnaround

    Maggie Gauger spent more than two decades at Nike, including leading women’s in North America, and replaces Chris Blakeslee next month.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Ty Haney is back at Outdoor Voices, this time with a new collection

    The founder reassembled her brand’s original creative team and has been working for nine months on the latest collection. 

    By • Updated July 30, 2025
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    Depop names permanent CEO

    Peter Semple, who officially takes the helm on Friday, has been serving in the role on an interim basis since May.

    By Howard Ruben • July 28, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Phlur gets acquired and American Eagle’s stock soars

    Private equity firm TSG Consumer will acquire the fragrance brand in a deal that keeps Phlur Creative Director Chriselle Lim in her role.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 25, 2025
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    Walmart bets big on AI with ‘super agent’ strategy

    The retailer is centralizing AI capabilities to avoid fragmentation, noting that the technology is already being utilized by 900,000 associates.

    By • July 25, 2025
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    Centric Brands names president of kids’ division

    Rob Smith, founder of The Phluid Project, comes with leadership experience from Macy’s and Victoria’s Secret.

    By Howard Ruben • July 23, 2025
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    Function of Beauty names new CEO

    Monica Belsito was chief marketing officer at Sabra Dipping Company and, before that, founding CMO at feminine products company Lola.

    By • July 21, 2025
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    Sur La Table taps Gap Inc. veteran as president

    Dan Goldman led brand strategy across the Banana Republic and Athleta banners, as well as corporate strategy and development at the broader company.

    By Howard Ruben • July 18, 2025
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    Nordstrom names Dollar General exec Kelly Dilts CFO

    The appointment comes shortly after the department store went private through a deal with the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool.

    By Alexei Alexis • July 18, 2025
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    Nike’s VP of AI is leaving

    Jason Loveland is exiting just weeks after the activewear giant’s vice president of virtual studios announced his departure.

    By • July 17, 2025