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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 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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Beyond to lay off 20% of workforce
Chief Product Officer Carlisha Robinson was terminated without cause Tuesday, according to a regulatory filing.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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 Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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 -
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 Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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 Nate Delesline III • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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 -
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 Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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 -
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