The Weekly Closeout: Beyond closes Kirkland’s deal — and a very beary Valentine’s Day

The two home retailers finalized their investment deal, while Build-A-Bear expanded its long-running “After Dark” collection.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 7, 2025

Dollar General focuses on stores with exec appointments

Steve Deckard will oversee the expansion of the retailer’s footprint, and Tracey Herrmann was promoted to executive vice president of store operations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 7, 2025

Costco’s ‘voice’: The long goodbye

Richard Galanti retired from the warehouse club on Jan. 30, after pivoting to an advisory role following his departure from the CFO seat he held for roughly four decades.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 6, 2025

Perfect Moment taps Canada Goose execs to lead operations, sourcing

Chath Weerasinghe joins as chief financial and operating officer, while Vittorio Giacomelli will lead product strategy, development and innovation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 4, 2025

Estée Lauder warns of up to 7,000 job cuts globally

The layoffs, which represent up to 11% of its global workforce, arrive alongside a restructuring plan that extends into the C-suite.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 4, 2025

Victoria’s Secret taps former Joann exec for CFO seat

The transition comes as the lingerie retailer, following market share declines, pursues a turnaround under a new CEO.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 30, 2025

Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to helm its entire grocery business

Jason Buechel, who remains head of the specialty banner, steps into a new role in which he will also oversee the Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go chains.

By Peyton Bigora , Sam Silverstein • Jan. 28, 2025

Ulta Beauty chief marketer exits

Michelle Crossan-Matos is the latest executive to announce a departure, after CEO Dave Kimbell stepped down earlier this month and Chief Merchandising Officer Monica Arnaudo said she would leave this spring.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 24, 2025

Vince Holding Corp. sells majority stake to P180, former CEO returns

Brendan Hoffman, formerly of Wolverine World Wide, is returning to the top spot at Vince after holding the role from 2015 to 2020.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 23, 2025

REI taps Nike, Athleta vet Mary Beth Laughton as CEO

Eric Artz, who has led the outdoors retailer for six years, plans to retire at the end of March. 

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 22, 2025

Birkenstock brings on a new CFO as it pushes DTC strategy

Ivica Krolo will replace Erik Massmann, who helped guide the footwear brand through its initial public offering a little over a year ago.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2025

Mattel launches hunt to replace retiring CFO

The El Segundo, California-based toy maker said it has increased “efficiencies” with over $400 million in cost savings during CFO Anthony DiSilvestro’s tenure.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 21, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker taps Sonia Syngal for board and New Balance sales hit a record

Also joining the footwear retailer’s board is Ace Hardware CEO John Venhuizen. Meanwhile, New Balance landed $7.8 billion in global sales last year.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 17, 2025

Target taps new execs to lead store and digital teams

Two longtime company veterans are retiring as part of the changes, which came as the retailer reported encouraging sales growth in the holiday season.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 16, 2025

A.k.a. Brands names CEO

Ciaran Long, chief financial officer since 2021, takes on the top spot, while the company’s global controller, Kevin Grant, has been named CFO.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 16, 2025

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