Memorable quotes from NRF’s 2025 Big Show

Retail executives discussed the future of AI, the store experience and personalization at this year’s conference. 

By Daphne Howland and Kaarin Moore • Jan. 16, 2025

Michaels names interim CEO team

The retailer’s president, chief financial officer and chief merchant will jointly lead daily operations as it searches for a permanent chief executive.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 15, 2025

How American Eagle’s chief marketer avoids AI’s ‘generic creative’ trap

At NRF’s Big Show, Craig Brommers addressed mounting production demands but said delegating more work to AI is a “scary” prospect.  

By Peter Adams • Jan. 15, 2025

Authentic Brands Group names president

The company has tapped Matt Maddox, former CEO of hotel and casino company Wynn Resorts, to lead the company’s global brand growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 14, 2025

Sephora to redesign entire North American store fleet

The changes range from minor updates to overhauls, as the beauty company embarks on the largest capital project in its history.

By Kaarin Moore • Updated Jan. 16, 2025

ASAP Rocky, a Burberry scarf and the ‘road back to authenticity’

CEO Joshua Schulman’s turnaround plan focuses on the outerwear and scarf categories — and it might be working.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 14, 2025

Macy’s doubles down on its ‘three-brand portfolio’

CEO Tony Spring said that Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury are stronger together thanks to back-end synergies.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Ulta’s future and Big Lots’ store-saving deal

The beauty retailer named a new CEO while Big Lots closed on a sale agreement that will enable it to keep hundreds of stores open.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 10, 2025

Shoes for Crews names CEO

Chris Quinn is succeeding former chief executive Donald Watros who retired after serving in the role since 2017.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 8, 2025

Carter’s parent names interim leader as CEO retires

Michael Casey will step down after 15 years in the top spot, while Chief Financial and Operating Officer Richard Westenberger will lead in the interim.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 7, 2025

Dr. Martens creative director steps down after a decade

Darren McKoy said he was ready to embrace new opportunities and creative challenges, and the footwear company hasn’t named a replacement.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 7, 2025

Ulta names Kecia Steelman CEO

Steelman, formerly chief operating officer at the beauty retailer, takes the role as Dave Kimbell retires.

By Kaarin Moore , Cara Salpini • Updated Jan. 7, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Vera Bradley urged to sell and Fleet Feet makes an acquisition

Fund 1 Investments in a letter pushed the accessories brand to consider strategic alternatives, while the footwear retailer bought South Sound Running.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 3, 2025

Saks Global names new leadership as it completes $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition

Saks CEO Marc Metrick will lead the expanded company, while chief merchant Tracy Margolies will take over as Bergdorf Goodman’s president. 

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 24, 2024

Dollar Tree names Michael Creedon permanent CEO

Creedon, the retailer’s chief operating officer, has been serving as interim chief since November and takes the helm as it navigates several major initiatives.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 19, 2024

SEC charges Express with failing to disclose $1M in perks to former CEO

The agency did not impose a penalty, though, in part because the apparel retailer self-reported.

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 17, 2024

Mango founder Isak Andic dies

The apparel company he founded 40 years ago has grown to 2,800 stores in more than 120 countries and is in the midst of expanding its U.S. footprint.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 16, 2024

Indochino names vice president of marketing

Ryane Askew comes with digital marketing experience from Pier 1, Blue Nile, J.C. Penney, Amazon and Nordstrom.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 13, 2024

J. Jill CEO will retire next year

After taking the post in early 2021 amid the retailer’s financial distress, Claire Spofford introduced an operational control that analysts find encouraging.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2024

Petco narrows net loss to $16.7M in Q3 as turnaround efforts gain momentum

The company has made several executive appointments this year as it works to implement various merchandising changes.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 10, 2024

Merrell taps Under Armour veteran as chief product officer

In addition to spending nearly 11 years at the athletics brand, Noreen Naroo-Pucci also has experience from Mizzen+Main and Calvin Klein.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 9, 2024

J. Crew taps Skims vet to lead marketing

Julia Collier helped turn Kim Kardashian’s Skims into a trendy name with moves like striking its first major sports sponsorship last year.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 6, 2024

Etsy shuffles C-suite, elevates Depop CEO to chief growth officer

At the same time, the marketplace named a new chief marketer and chief financial officer, and is searching for a new chief technology officer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 6, 2024

Five Below taps Forever 21 exec as CEO

Retail vet Winnie Park will take the top spot. Meanwhile, the teen retailer increased its guidance.

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 5, 2024

Dollar Tree CFO to step down next year

While financial performance improved during Q3, the retailer now faces the additional challenge of searching for a new CEO and CFO.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 4, 2024