Retail Movers & Shakers

True Religion Hires First-Ever Chief Marketer

True Religion has appointed Kristen D’Arcy as its new Chief Marketing Officer, reporting directly to CEO Michael Buckley. The Y2K-era brand is…

Designer Brands Names New DSW President

Designer Brands has named Laura Denk President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and EVP of Designer Brands, effective July 24. Denk replaces…

Target Promotes 17-Year Veteran to Chief Marketing Officer

Target has named Lisa Roath as its new EVP and Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to EVP and Chief Guest Experience Officer Cara…

CEO Switch at 1-800-Flowers.com

1-800-Flowers.com will replace its current CEO, Christopher McCann, with a familiar name and face: Jim McCann, who led the company as CEO…

Under Armour Names Marriott Exec as Chief Customer Officer

Under Armour has named long-time Marriott executive Jim Dausch as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO), effective July 24, 2023. The retailer…

Claire’s Hires Children’s Place, Zara Vet as Chief Merchandising Officer

Claire’s has named Claudia Lima-Guinehut as EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, reporting to CEO Ryan Vero. She will lead the retailer’s global…

VF Corporation Hires Logitech Veteran as New CEO

VF Corporation, parent company of brands including The North Face, Vans and Timberland, has named Bracken Darrell as President and CEO, effective…

Alibaba CEO and Chairman to Focus on Ecommerce Giant’s Cloud Unit

Daniel Zhang, currently Chairman and CEO of the entire Alibaba Group, will narrow his focus to the Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group, which…

Stitch Fix Names Macy’s and Walmart Vet to CEO Role

Stitch Fix has named former Macy’s Chief Customer and Digital Officer Matt Baer to the role of CEO and a member of…

Chico’s Appoints Company Veteran as New CFO

Chico’s FAS has appointed David Oliver, SVP – Finance, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to the role of EVP – CFO and…

NRF Names 5 New Board Members

The National Retail Federation (NRF) named five retail industry leaders to its Board of Directors at its summer board meeting in Washington,…

Nike Promotes Converse Veteran to CEO

Nike, which announced senior leadership changes designed to drive growth and increase integration in May, has made another C-level change. Jared Carver…

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