Executives: Page 2


  • Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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    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 Nov. 8, 2024
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    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 Nov. 6, 2024
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    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 Nov. 5, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Ross names new CEO

    James Conroy, who was previously the chief executive of Boot Barn, will succeed Barbara Rentler, effective Feb. 2. 

    By Oct. 29, 2024
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    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 Oct. 28, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Indochino names vice president of retail sales and operations

    Sean Wrenn was most recently vice president of direct retail at Kendra Scott and also has experience from Abercrombie & Fitch and Aéropostale.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 25, 2024
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    PetSmart taps former Foot Locker chief as CEO

    Ken Hicks — who was also previously the chief executive at Academy Sports and Outdoors — replaces J.K. Symancyk, who left last month.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Beyond to lay off 20% of workforce

    Chief Product Officer Carlisha Robinson was terminated without cause Tuesday, according to a regulatory filing.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Ex-Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries arrested on sex trafficking, prostitution charges

    Federal prosecutors say Jeffries leveraged his position at the apparel retailer, including promising men modeling jobs, to further the alleged crimes.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with exec David Joyner

    The financially struggling company also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.

    By Emily Olsen • Oct. 18, 2024
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    Adidas global sales exec to depart this month

    Arthur Hoeld, a 26-year veteran of the sports apparel brand, will be replaced by Mathieu Sidokpohou, who arrived four years ago.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    Guitar Center names new chief stores officer

    Mike Schultheis brings over three decades of experience and most recently served as PetSmart's senior vice president of U.S. stores.

    By Oct. 14, 2024
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    Walmart names chief growth officer to head up new business group

    Seth Dallaire is now heading up an expanded division as the company continues its transition toward a focus on omnichannel retailing.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Nike shakeup continues with appointment of new North America chief

    A week after a new CEO arrives, Tom Peddie shifts from vice president of marketplace partners to replace Scott Uzzell, who is leaving.

    By Oct. 11, 2024
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    Revlon hires CVS Health exec as CEO

    About a year and a half after exiting bankruptcy, the beauty giant has tapped Michelle Peluso to take the helm.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Walgreens names chief commercial officer

    Jason Stenta comes aboard as the company considers selling its stake in VillageMD and contends with shareholder litigation.

    By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 7, 2024