The Weekly Closeout: Nike appoints innovation chief and retailers face cyberattacks

The athletics retailer filled in the role behind John Hoke, while Victoria’s Secret, Adidas and The North Face have recently reported security breaches.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 6, 2025

Nike taps McDonald’s exec for chief communications officer

Michael Gonda joins July 7 and is the latest change CEO Elliott Hill has made to the activewear brand’s leadership ranks.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2025

Away appoints new CEO as it expands sales channels

President Jessica Schinazi takes on the lead position as co-founder Jen Rubio steps into an executive chair role on the board. 

By Dani James • June 2, 2025

Kizik taps Nike vet as CEO

Gareth Hosford, who held leadership positions at the athletics giant and Converse, will lead the hands-free footwear brand and its parent company.

By Howard Ruben • June 2, 2025

Home Depot elevates CIO from within as AI adoption plans progress

Angie Brown will lead technology strategy for the home improvement retail giant after a 27-year career with the company.

By Matt Ashare • June 2, 2025

Nike Chief Innovation Officer John Hoke to retire

The executive, who served as the brand's first chief design officer, is exiting after more than 30 years as it works through a broader turnaround strategy.

By Dani James • May 30, 2025

Crocs promotes Terence Reilly to chief brand officer

In the newly created role, the executive will oversee marketing and creative efforts for the company’s namesake brand and Heydude.

By Howard Ruben • May 27, 2025

Former Vitamin Shoppe CEO returns to top spot

Sharon Leite, who was the company’s chief executive from 2018 to 2023, takes on the CEO role as the company begins operations under new ownership.

By Howard Ruben • May 22, 2025

Target’s Q1 earnings disappoint amid battle with tariffs, consumer backlash

The mass retailer lowered its guidance for the full year, announced the departure of multiple executives and launched a new strategic office in an effort to combat sales declines.

By Dani James • May 21, 2025

As it preps for life beyond Dollar Tree, Family Dollar names CEO

Duncan MacNaughton, a former chief operating officer of the business, will take on the top spot after Dollar Tree finalizes the sale of the banner.

By Howard Ruben • May 21, 2025

Bath & Body Works names Nike vet CEO

Gina Boswell is out from the top role, and Daniel Heaf — who once was the head of Nike Direct — has stepped in to lead the company.

By Kaarin Moore • May 19, 2025

Chewy CFO to exit

David Reeder’s departure comes after the company reported rising sales and active customer figures for 2024.

By Grace Noto • May 14, 2025

Kohl’s paperwork reveals board member left due to governing concerns, lack of transparency

Emails show that Christine Day resigned from her board role due to a disagreement with the company — a disparity from a previous SEC filing. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 13, 2025

Mattel names CFO amid tariff pressure

The leadership change comes as the California-based toymaker lands squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s tariff push.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 12, 2025

Hims & Hers hires former Amazon exec as Q1 revenue doubles

Nader Kabbani, who spent almost 20 years at the e-commerce giant, joins the health startup as chief operations officer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 8, 2025

Helen of Troy CEO out after 14 months

Noel Geoffroy, who was previously the company’s chief operating officer, has exited the company after taking on the top spot in March 2024.

By Howard Ruben • May 7, 2025

Nike names new brand president as Hill shuffles leadership structure

As part of a reorganization, Amy Montagne will now lead the Nike brand, while 26-year veteran Heidi O’Neill is retiring.

By Cara Salpini • May 6, 2025

EBay restructures leadership, brings in new CFO

A former PayPal exec is stepping into the role. Meanwhile, the company is bringing together its product and marketing teams and consolidating engineering.

By Kaarin Moore • May 5, 2025

Kohl’s CEO fired over conflicts of interest

Ashley Buchanan, who only took the post in January, was terminated for cause following an investigation into vendor transactions, the department store said.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2025

‘We’re not just a hot cup company’: What’s next for Stanley

Can the water bottle brand live past its virality? Global President Matt Navarro says it already has.

By Cara Salpini • April 29, 2025

Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer

Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.

By Dani James • April 28, 2025

Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive meeting with Trump as tariffs threaten the holidays

New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with back to school and Halloween.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2025

Funko hires supply chain SVP

Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it works to mitigate tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • April 23, 2025

Supergoop founder steps away from company

After two decades, Holly Thaggard has moved away from the day-to-day operations of the sunscreen brand.

By Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Small businesses sue over tariffs, Under Armour adds PE exec to board

A group of small businesses banded together to challenge the Trump administration’s authority to levy tariffs, while the athletics retailer added a board director from Sycamore Partners.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 18, 2025