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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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Grove Collaborative CEO talks new subscription model, winning over ‘dark green customers’
Eight months into his tenure, Jeff Yurcisin is shaking things up at the sustainable products company.
By Suzette Parmley • Updated May 1, 2024 -
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Gymshark taps Adidas vet as first general manager of wholesale and retail
In addition to appointing Hannah Mercer, the activewear brand also named Kim Dolder as its first general manager of North America.
By Howard Ruben • April 30, 2024 -
Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board
The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.
By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2024 -
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Deckers Brands names president of global marketplace
Marco Ellerker is being promoted into the newly created position, following the company's record revenue growth in Q3.
By Suzette Parmley • April 26, 2024 -
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The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?
Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Foot Locker, Inc.
Foot Locker unveils new store concept in ‘critical year’
Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken told Retail Dive the new format fixes some old pain points, like a male-dominant experience, and also serves as a starting point for its fleetwide revamps.
By Cara Salpini • April 24, 2024 -
Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast president resigns
Cynthia Williams, who has been in the position for two years, will exit the company on April 26.
By Kaarin Vembar • April 19, 2024 -
Under Armour’s chief people and administrative officer to step down
Tchernavia Rocker is leaving the company on June 1 for “personal reasons,” the company said.
By Nate Delesline III • April 17, 2024 -
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Report: Chief marketer tenure stabilizes, though volatility remains high at top brands
A rise in internal promotions, first-time CMOs and outside hires were among the other big trends identified in Spencer Stuart’s assessment.
By Peter Adams • April 17, 2024 -
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Dr. Martens CEO to step down amid ‘challenging’ year ahead
Kenny Wilson will be succeeded by Ije Nwokorie, the footwear company’s chief brand officer.
By Laurel Deppen • April 17, 2024 -
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Stanley Brand president to lead Heydude
Terence Reilly, who ushered the more than a century-old brand to viral success, is rejoining Crocs Inc., where he previously served as chief marketing officer.
By Nate Delesline III • April 16, 2024 -
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Sephora taps Nike vet to lead Greater China
Xia Ding spent five years at the activewear giant and also brings experience from HanesBrands and JD.com.
By Cara Salpini • April 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Andy Jassy says Amazon will deepen investments in generative AI
Jassy described the tech as “the largest technology transformation since the cloud” or the internet, and said the company is “optimistic” it will be built on top of AWS.
By Nate Delesline III • April 11, 2024 -
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Qurate Retail Group promotes CFO to expanded role
Bill Wafford has taken on the additional position of chief administrative officer and will oversee the company’s transformation office.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of The Honest Company
Jessica Alba to step down as chief creative officer of The Honest Company
The founder, who remains a board member, moves on as the brand’s leadership says recent turnaround efforts are working.
By Nate Delesline III • April 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Academy Sports and Outdoors
Academy Sports and Outdoors bolsters supply chain leadership with new board member
Monique Picou is the vice president of Google Cloud supply chain and operations at Google’s parent, Alphabet.
By S.L. Fuller • April 10, 2024 -
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Nordstrom taps company veteran to lead Rack merchandising
Lori Marten has held various merchandising roles at the department store for nearly 30 years, and will join the off-price unit later this month.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bark
Bark adds 2 pet industry veterans to C-suite
New chief revenue and chief marketing officers join with experience from pet brands Outward Hound and JustFoodForDogs.
By Suzette Parmley • April 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Instant Brands
Instant Pot, now a stand-alone company, appoints new leadership
Under different ownership after last year’s bankruptcy, the popular multicooker is no longer part of the appliance conglomerate that owns Pyrex and Corelle.
By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2024
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