executive appointments

Kirkland’s Rebrands as it Settles into Role as Beyond Inc.’s Brick-and-Mortar Operator

Specialty retailer Kirkland’s plans to change its name to The Brand House Collective and has outlined plans for a “decisive transformation” as…

UPDATE: Michaels Taps Former Staples Canada Leader as CEO

[Update as of Feb. 19, 2025] Michaels has selected former Staples Canada CEO David Boone as its new Chief Executive, following the…

Levi’s Looks to Maintain Momentum with Series of C-Suite Shifts

Levi Strauss & Co. announced a series of strategic leadership changes aimed at accelerating the company’s omnichannel transformation. In 2022, Levi’s announced…

Etsy Taps Depop CEO as New President and Chief Growth Officer as Marketplace Faces Critical ‘Inflection Point’

Amid increasing competition, handmade marketplace Etsy has announced a series of executive appointments and departures, aimed at advancing its mission to “keep…

PetSmart CEO Exits Company to Lead Signet Jewelers

J.K. Symancyk is stepping down from his role as President, CEO and board member at PetSmart and will succeed Virginia “Gina” Drosos…

Rite Aid ‘Marks a New Beginning’ as Private Company with Emergence from Bankruptcy, New CEO

Rite Aid has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 as a private company. The chain now has a…

New Diane von Furstenberg CEO to Bring Operations Back In-House

A new CEO has quietly taken the helm at Diane von Furstenberg, and under this new leadership the fashion label plans to…

Walgreens Appoints New Chief Merchandiser, Head of Digital to Aid Turnaround Efforts

After launching a turnaround effort in late June, Walgreens has made two executive appointments that it hopes will “significantly contribute” to the…

Target Shuffles Merchandising Leadership, Again, Begins Hunt for New CMO

Target is continuing to make adjustments to its C-suite following the retirement of COO John Mulligan and subsequent appointment of then-CFO Michael…

Claire’s CEO Steps Down, Current COO/CFO Takes on Role

Claire’s CEO Ryan Vero has stepped down, leaving current COO and CFO Chris Cramer to take over on an interim basis. Cramer…

PayPal Lays Out Plans for New Commerce-Based Advertising Business

PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of…

Petco Charity to Host NYC Block Party; Leadership Shakeups Continue in Retail Division

Petco Love, the nonprofit arm of pet care retailer Petco, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend with a block party and…

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executive appointments

Kirkland’s Rebrands as it Settles into Role as Beyond Inc.’s Brick-and-Mortar Operator

UPDATE: Michaels Taps Former Staples Canada Leader as CEO

Levi’s Looks to Maintain Momentum with Series of C-Suite Shifts

Etsy Taps Depop CEO as New President and Chief Growth Officer as Marketplace Faces Critical ‘Inflection Point’

PetSmart CEO Exits Company to Lead Signet Jewelers

Rite Aid ‘Marks a New Beginning’ as Private Company with Emergence from Bankruptcy, New CEO

New Diane von Furstenberg CEO to Bring Operations Back In-House

Walgreens Appoints New Chief Merchandiser, Head of Digital to Aid Turnaround Efforts

Target Shuffles Merchandising Leadership, Again, Begins Hunt for New CMO

Claire’s CEO Steps Down, Current COO/CFO Takes on Role

PayPal Lays Out Plans for New Commerce-Based Advertising Business

Petco Charity to Host NYC Block Party; Leadership Shakeups Continue in Retail Division

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