Executives: Page 12
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Children’s Place CEO Jane Elfers out after 14 years
Muhammad Umair, who joined as a board member in February when Mithaq Capital bought a majority stake in the company, will serve as interim chief.
By Nate Delesline III • June 3, 2024 -
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Nordstrom elevates supply chain exec amid shrink woes
After reporting that theft in its supply and transportation networks hurt Q1 margins, the retailer promoted Alexis DePree to chief operating officer.
By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of VF Corp.
Former Lululemon exec to lead Vans
The hire is part of holding company VF Corp.’s transformation plan for the struggling brand.
By Laurel Deppen • June 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Instant Brands
Instant Pot Brands names new chief commercial officer
The kitchen appliance brand also announced a leader of marketing, e-commerce and consumer care as it carves a path post-bankruptcy.
By Howard Ruben • May 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bark
Bark taps former exec for chief DTC officer
Meghan Knoll, who was previously the CEO of Cat Person, will return to the pet retailer to oversee its DTC efforts.
By Cara Salpini • May 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sierra
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Best Buy sales fall 6.5% and Sierra hits 100 stores
The electronics retailer continues to face pressure in its core segment, while T.J. Maxx’s outdoors-focused sibling eyes more growth ahead.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of The Home Depot
Home Depot names EVP of customer experience
Jordan Broggi is stepping into the role, along with retaining leadership of the company’s online business, as Matt Carey is set to retire.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of Gildan
Gildan reinstates Glenn Chamandy as CEO
The activewear company’s founder was fired in December 2023 but is back in the top spot after a months-long battle between the previous board and activist investor Browning West.
By Laurel Deppen • May 30, 2024 -
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Petco names new chief stores officer as COO exits
The pet retailer also said it eliminated its chief merchandising and supply chain officer role and named five people to its executive leadership team.
By Nate Delesline III • May 29, 2024 -
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VF names new CFO, still feels revenue slump as it considers selling assets
The declining performance of the Vans brand continued to weigh on the apparel and footwear conglomerate’s Q4 earnings despite various transformation programs.
By Laurel Deppen • May 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Rowing Blazers
Following acquisition, Rowing Blazers names new CEO
Laura Willensky comes with experience from J. Crew, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Talbots, Janie & Jack, Madewell and Away.
By Howard Ruben • May 22, 2024 -
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Lululemon restructures product, marketing teams as Chief Product Officer Sun Choe exits
The roles of chief brand officer and global creative director will expand as Choe leaves for a new opportunity and won’t be replaced.
By Cara Salpini • May 22, 2024 -
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Bruce Nordstrom — grandson of the retailer’s founder and father of its top executives — dies at 90
Under the leadership of his generation, the fashion department store went public, launched off-price Rack and expanded into a national retailer.
By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Canada Goose
Canada Goose yanks long-term targets, names creative director
The brand has slowed its store expansion and paused its five-year plan to focus on “doing fewer things really, really well,” CEO Dani Reiss said Thursday.
By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Dollar General taps store operations exec as PetSmart searches for a chief toy tester
Lee DeVille will lead operations for three of the discounter’s retail divisions. But the pet retailer’s new role requires a furrier candidate.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 17, 2024 -
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At Home names former Petco, Party City exec CEO
Brad Weston was previously the chief executive of Party City Holdings and spent a year in the top role at the pet retailer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stitch Fix
Stitch Fix chief merchant is out
Loretta Choy, who also led client services, left the company. The e-tailer has said it’s working on major changes to its merchandising and customer experience.
By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2024 -
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Funko names former Hasbro executive CEO
Cynthia Williams was most recently president of the Wizards of the Coast and joins the company during a time of C-suite change.
By Kaarin Moore • May 13, 2024 -
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Wolverine World Wide names new CFO, reports 34% revenue decline
Despite the revenue dip, the Merrell owner said results were better than expected as it continues its restructuring plan.
By Laurel Deppen • May 10, 2024 -
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Gap names new global chief marketing officer amid push to revitalize brand
Fabiola Torres joins the retailer from PepsiCo and was lauded for her ability to connect with globally diverse consumers.
By Peter Adams • May 8, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Boscia plans to shutter website and L’Occitane takes steps to go private
The clean skin care brand said it will close its website on May 31, while the beauty brand’s chairperson, Reinold Geiger, launched a buyout bid.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 3, 2024 -
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Peloton lays off 15% of global workforce as CEO Barry McCarthy exits
The staff reductions impact about 400 employees and come as the fitness company faces declining sales and members.
By Caroline Jansen • May 2, 2024 -
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Hanna Andersson taps Apple vet as chief brand officer
Grace Wong, who also worked at Gap, will lead creative development at the children’s brand and produce content across the company’s platforms.
By Howard Ruben • May 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Gap Inc.
Banana Republic’s CEO is out
Sandra Stangl arrived in 2020 and oversaw the addition of home goods, her forte, at a tough time for the category.
By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2024 -
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Beyond Inc. adds 8 people to its leadership team
The new executives will fill key roles at the company's three main banners — Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily.
By Nate Delesline III • May 2, 2024
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