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https://www.retaildive.com/news/targets-turnaround-plan-store-investment-beauty-home-shop-in-shops/813759/
‘Target is not an everything store’: CEO | Retail Dive
The retailer unveiled its multiyear turnaround plan, which includes an additional $1 billion operational investment and revamps of some private labels.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/ulta-names-kecia-steelman-ceo/736607/
Ulta names Kecia Steelman CEO | Retail Dive
Jan 7, 2025 - Steelman, formerly chief operating officer at the beauty retailer, takes the role as Dave Kimbell retires.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/lululemon-names-nike-executive-heidi-oneill-ceo/818257/
Lululemon names Nike vet Heidi O’Neill CEO | Retail Dive
Apr 22, 2026 - The executive, who spent almost 30 years at Nike, will take over the top spot in September following Calvin McDonald’s exit earlier this year.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/vera-bradley-names-coach-vet-ceo/814590/
Vera Bradley names Coach vet CEO | Retail Dive
Ian Bickley, previously executive chairman, has been pushing forward the company’s transformation initiatives.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/tiffany-bows-to-activist-pressure-shakes-up-board-in-search-for-new-ceo/436643/
Tiffany bows to activist pressure, shakes up board in search for new CEO | Retail Dive
The jeweler is adding three new board members through an agreement with hedge fund Jana Partners LLC and former Bulgari CEO Francesco Trapani, who together own...
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/forma-brands-bankruptcy-new-ceo/647423/
Forma Brands exits bankruptcy, names previous Outdoor Voices exec CEO | Retail Dive
The beauty company finalized its sale to investors, including Jefferies Finance, and appointed Cliff Moskowitz to the chief role.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/gymboree-ceo-to-step-down-amid-possible-1b-debt-restructuring/435038/
Gymboree CEO to step down amid possible $1B debt restructuring | Retail Dive
The children’s apparel retailer is the latest victim of falling mall traffic and the heavy debt burden of its private equity ownership.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/dollar-general-ceo-todd-vasos-steps-down-jj-fleeman-ahold-delhaize/815531/
Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos to step down, again | Retail Dive
This time, Ahold Delhaize USA executive JJ Fleeman will succeed him as CEO, with Vasos exiting the position in 2027.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/build-a-bear-ceo-exit/814527/
Build-A-Bear CEO to exit | Retail Dive
Sharon Price John will retire from the role in June, and Chief Operations and Experience Officer Chris Hurt will step into the top spot.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/richard-baker-subpoenaed-saks-global-bankruptcy-marc-metrick/817201/
Richard Baker subpoenaed for communications with ex-Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick | Retail Dive
A committee of unsecured creditors says the Saks Global executive chairman has rebuffed requests for information as part of the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/bed-bath-beyond-ai-layoffs-first-quarter-earnings/818691/
Bed Bath & Beyond CEO: AI will lead to ‘significant reduction in headcount’ | Retail Dive
Areas impacted at the retailer could include supply chain, IT, accounting, marketing and merchandising, Marcus Lemonis told analysts Monday.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/justice-brothers-ceo-to-step-down-in-january/324634/
Justice, Brothers CEO to step down in January | Retail Dive
Michael Rayden is a longtime retail veteran who revived Limited Too when he re-focused it as a brand for tween girls.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/best-buy-ceo-corie-barry-steps-down-jason-bonfig/818156/
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry to step down as sales stagnate | Retail Dive
Jason Bonfig will succeed her on Oct. 31. He currently leads the retailer's ads and marketplace businesses as chief customer, product and fulfillment officer.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/ex-gordmans-ceo-stage-stores-to-bid-on-bankrupt-gordmans/438670/
Ex-Gordmans CEO, Stage Stores to bid on bankrupt Gordmans | Retail Dive
Both are interested in running the company as a retailer rather than picking off its assets, which could be favored at a bankruptcy court auction.
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https://www.grocerydive.com/news/hy-vee-names-new-ceo-of-retail-operations/629877/
Hy-Vee names new CEO of retail operations | Grocery Dive
Jeremy Gosch will assume the role Oct. 1 and serve alongside Aaron Wiese, who is becoming CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s subsidiaries and supply chain.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/sears-ceo-loans-millions-more-to-ailing-retailer/516208/
Sears CEO loans millions more to ailing retailer | Retail Dive
Eddie Lampert keeps funneling money to fund retail operations as layoffs and store closings continue.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/rtw-retailwinds-ceo-elect-board-members-step-down/576273/
RTW Retailwinds CEO-elect, board members step down | Retail Dive
Traci Inglis was tapped less than a month ago to take the reins on April 17, but has resigned instead.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/macys-ceo-vows-comeback-in-meeting-with-shareholders/419653/
Macy's CEO vows comeback in meeting with shareholders | Retail Dive
Terry Lundgren said that he’s not worried about expectations that Amazon will surpass Macy’s as the country’s leading apparel retailer, maintaining he’s more...
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/levis-ceo-ai-heritage-values/817496/
Levi’s CEO on AI, sticking to values | Retail Dive
Michelle Gass took the stage at the Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss the brand’s heritage and evolution.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/simon-property-group-ceo-david-simon-dies-cancer/815392/
Simon Property Group CEO David Simon dies at 64 | Retail Dive
The real estate magnate’s son Eli Simon on Monday took over as CEO and president and will also continue as chief operating officer.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/saks-global-ceo-marc-metrick-exits-richard-baker-executive-chairman/808683/
Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick exits | Retail Dive
Executive Chairman Richard Baker is taking over the top position at the luxury retailer as bankruptcy speculation swirls.
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