The Weekly Closeout: Amazon notches a win against Perplexity, Reebok reenters soccer

The e-commerce giant got a temporary order blocking access for Perplexity’s AI shopping agents, while the athletics brand signed two professional soccer players.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 13, 2026

Vera Bradley names Coach vet CEO

Ian Bickley, previously executive chairman, has been pushing forward the company’s transformation initiatives.

By Kaarin Moore • March 13, 2026

Build-A-Bear CEO to exit

Sharon Price John will retire from the role in June, and Chief Operations and Experience Officer Chris Hurt will step into the top spot. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 12, 2026

Fabletics expands into denim to ride casualization trend

CEO Adam Goldenberg told Retail Dive in January that shoppers expect athletic brands to offer casual products as apparel trends shift.

By Cara Salpini • March 10, 2026

The Brand House Collective COO exits after less than a year

James Schisler resigned from his role while the company is in the process of being acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

By Dani James • March 10, 2026

Adidas extends CEO’s contract amid record revenues

Bjørn Gulden has made “tremendous operational and financial progress," according to the board. The retailer’s 2025 revenue reached 24.8 billion euros.

By Cara Salpini • March 5, 2026

Foot Locker exec jumps to REI

Kim Waldmann is now chief commercial officer at the outdoor retailer, which also just brought on former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario to its board.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2026

Williams-Sonoma names chief marketing officer

Abby Teisch, who was already on the retailer’s marketing team, will focus on performance marketing, customer engagement and growth initiatives.

By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2026

Target’s earnings lag in the holiday quarter

The retailer's net sales declined again, with drops across multiple merchandise categories. However, Target expects gains during fiscal 2026 and tapped a chief brand officer.

By Dani James • Updated March 3, 2026

Claire’s taps Walmart, Macy’s vet as merchandising chief

Jillian Cueff is tasked with ensuring the accessories brand remains relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha — and their millennial parents.

By Dani James • March 2, 2026

Chewy names CFO

Chris Deppe, who has been with the pet company since 2022, was named to the position after an extensive search. 

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 27, 2026

Shoe Carnival CEO exits

Mark Worden has also resigned from the company’s board. Meanwhile, former CEO Cliff Sifford will step into the top role on an interim basis. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 26, 2026

The Backroom: Walmart and Target are not the same

The team discusses how different the companies are, despite ushering in new executive leadership at the same time.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 26, 2026

Home Depot alum takes Yeti CFO seat

Retail veteran Scott Bomar joins the Austin, Texas-based company as it looks to accelerate international sales momentum.  

By Grace Noto • Feb. 23, 2026

Revlon appoints COO to run global supply chain

Mario Rivera is tasked with driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation for the cosmetics maker after stints at CVS Health and Target.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 18, 2026

Ex-Lululemon chief Calvin McDonald to return to beauty as Wella CEO

The 145-year-old hair care company touted the growth and market share gains that McDonald oversaw at the activewear brand and Sephora.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2026

The latest evolution at Victoria’s Secret is an expanded T-shirt bra line

According to Victoria’s Secret Brand President Anne Stephenson, the retailer has updated craftsmanship and is leaning into products that are both comfortable and sexy.

By Dani James • Feb. 11, 2026

Warby Parker taps Macy’s vet as CFO

Adrian Mitchell, who has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently served as Macy’s chief financial and operating officer.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 10, 2026

Target names COO, chief merchant

CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure.

By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026

Walmart’s decade of change with Doug McMillon

The longtime CEO has passed the baton to John Furner, but McMillon’s technology and e-commerce legacy is lasting.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2026

Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce

Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2026

Canada Goose picks longtime executive to lead North America

Patrick Bourke has been at the brand for a decade and replaces Ana Mihaljevic as president of that business, where sales grew 20% at the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2026

Supergoop taps Peloton vet as chief marketing officer

The appointment of Lauren Weinberg to the top marketing post comes on the heels of Melis del Rey becoming CEO at the end of 2025.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 4, 2026

Arc’teryx brings on Tommy Hilfiger vet as first chief brand officer

Avery Baker has been appointed to the newly created role. Meanwhile, the outdoor clothing company’s new general manager for EMEA is from Celine. 

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 3, 2026

Claire’s names chief brand officer

Michelle Goad, who most recently served in an executive role at Gap Inc., is tasked with transforming the tween retailer's mall-oriented store footprint.

By Dani James • Feb. 3, 2026