Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs

Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2024

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. taps new CFO as sales surge 14%

The Abercrombie and Hollister brands both saw strong double-digit growth in the third quarter, despite weather disruptions.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 27, 2024

Kohl’s names new CEO

The department store has tapped Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan to lead the retailer beginning early next year, replacing Tom Kingsbury.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024

Macy’s chief marketer on why telling a cohesive marketing story is crucial

With its Thanksgiving Day Parade imminent, Sharon Otterman explains how the retailer brought its gift guide to life in its holiday campaign.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 25, 2024

Crocs taps legendary shoe designer to lead creative innovation

Starting in December, Steven Smith will join the company to design in house for the Crocs and Heydude brands. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 21, 2024

Amer Sports revenue jumps 17% as it names new Salomon CEO

Salomon Chief Product Officer Guillaume Meyzenq will take on the position in January, as the company continues to benefit from Arc’teryx’s runaway growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 21, 2024

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