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Hayneedle Appoints 3 New Execs, Set To Hire 300 More Employees By 2017

Hayneedle.com, an online home décor and furnishing retailer, has expanded its executive team and expects to hire 300 more employees by the…

Uber Picks Up Target CMO As Marketing And Operations Converge

It appears the C-level marketing carousel has had yet another participant jump off the ride. Nordstrom, The Home Depot, Macy’s, Kohl’s and…

Urban Outfitters, Tilly’s and Follett Create Chief Digital Officer Positions

Overhauls at the C-level are becoming common occurrences within retail, with CEOs alone turning over at a 60% higher pace than last…

Deemed ‘Not A Good Fit,’ Barnes & Noble CEO Steps Down

Barnes & Noble CEO Ron Boire has stepped down effective immediately after only 11 months in the position, according to a company…

Under Armour CMO Hire Takes Page From Amazon’s Innovation Playbook

Under Armour has made a big splash in reshaping its executive-level team, making three moves specifically designed to help the brand accelerate…

CEO Turnover Jumps 60% As Retailers Seek Data-Driven Change Agents

Retail has been inundated with both immediate and pending CEO changes throughout 2016. Between January and June 2016, 23 chief executives have…

Academy Sports Taps Walmart Manufacturing Leader As Merchandising Chief

Academy Sports + Outdoors has named former Walmart executive Michelle Gloeckler its EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer. Gloeckler also will assume the…

GNC CEO Steps Down As Troubled Retailer Continues Strategic Review

GNC Holdings has become the latest retailer to fall victim to a CEO change in 2016; Chief Executive Mike Archbold is leaving…

JCPenney Finalizes Chairman Transition During Tumultuous Times For Department Stores

Myron “Mike” Ullman III, the longtime and former CEO of JCPenney, is retiring from his position as company Chairman, effective August 1,…

Staples Promotes Canadian Head To Lead North American Retail

Staples has promoted the President of its Canadian operations, Steve Matyas, to head its North American Retail operations, in yet another executive…

Chico’s Budget Cuts Spotlight Changing Roles For Retail Marketing

Chico’s FAS expects to reduce its 2016 marketing expenses by $11 million and generate annualized savings of approximately $14 million with changes…

Macy’s Onboards Real Estate Expert As Retailer Mulls Properties Spinoff

In an effort to maximize the value of its store properties, Macy’s has appointed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) expert William Lenehan…

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