The Weekly Closeout: ThredUp’s revenue jump and the interview that shook retail

The resale platform also saw active buyers grow, while the only thing more surprising than GameStop’s bid on eBay may have been the events that followed.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 8, 2026

Target shuffles merchandising leadership with slate of new SVPs

The mass retailer continues to revamp its leadership team as it works to regain product authority.

By Dani James • May 7, 2026

Old Navy turns to retail, entertainment vet to invigorate turnaround

Michael Francis has led marketing at Walmart, Target and Dreamworks and is now taking newly created roles at Gap Inc. and its value brand.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2026

Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies at 94

Fisher and her husband Donald founded the company in 1969. The first Gap store opened in San Francisco and only sold men’s jeans and music. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 5, 2026

Victoria’s Secret & Co. faces off with activist investor, again

BBRC wants shareholders to vote against reelecting two directors on the retailer’s board — a move that comes a few weeks before Victoria’s Secret’s poison pill expires.

By Dani James • May 5, 2026

Puma names new CFO, touts turnaround progress

The activewear brand will lean on a Hugo Boss alum to help steer its ongoing turnaround efforts as it seeks to rightsize inventory and reduce costs.

By Grace Noto • May 4, 2026

J. Jill names Coach vet as chief marketing officer

Kimberly Wallengren, who also worked at American Eagle and Adidas, will focus on brand positioning, expanding customer reach and growing consumer engagement.

By Howard Ruben • May 1, 2026

Carter’s brings on Build-A-Bear vet as CEO

The appointment of Sharon Price John as chief executive comes only a year after the company named someone else to the top spot.

By Kaarin Moore • May 1, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Heydude sales decline and Lululemon dishes about Chip Wilson

The Crocs-owned footwear brand's sales fell 12%, while the athletics company spelled out a fraught relationship in proxy documents.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 1, 2026

The Backroom: Redefining Pacsun

Brieane Olson talks about her book, “Co-created,” and her work as a merchant and now CEO in redefining the retailer for a new generation.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 30, 2026

Bath & Body Works names first chief brand and product officer

Veronique Gabai-Pinsky comes to the company with decades of experience, including launching her own brand and serving as president of Vera Wang Group.

By Kaarin Moore • April 30, 2026

Purple taps former La-Z-Boy exec as CFO

The mattress company also reported a miss on Q1 revenue and decreased its full-year outlook due to an accounting adjustment.

By Dani James • April 29, 2026

Birdy Grey taps Stanley 1913 vet as chief growth officer

In the newly created role, Anthony Potgieter will lead the company’s growth across brand, marketing, digital product, partnerships and customer experience.

By Howard Ruben • April 28, 2026

Why Academy Sports & Outdoors is going against the grain with store openings

Executives touted the retailer’s “outside-in” strategy for new locations, which prioritizes markets that are further away from big cities — and big competitors.

By Cara Salpini • April 27, 2026

H&M Group names chief information officer

The retailer's new C-suite hire, Diego Teijeiro Ruiz, brings almost two decades of experience from Inditex.

By Dani James • April 27, 2026

Lululemon names Nike vet Heidi O’Neill CEO

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.

By Cara Salpini • Updated April 22, 2026

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry to step down as sales stagnate

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.

By Dani James • April 22, 2026

Dollar General names VP of supply chain optimization

Matt Lucas will guide improvements in the retailer's supply chain network, while Kyle Gorman was promoted to vice president of distribution.

By Kelly Stroh • April 22, 2026

Vuori taps Rothy’s exec for first product chief

Heather Archibald, who has also held roles at RH and Gap Inc., will oversee design, merchandising and sourcing for the brand.

By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2026

Kendra Scott eyes expansion with first business chief

Adrienne Gernand, a veteran of Gap Inc., will be responsible for expanding the brand’s assortment and global reach.

By Howard Ruben • April 20, 2026

Richard Baker claps back, moves to quash subpoena in Saks Global bankruptcy case

The retailer’s former executive chairman said he’s been locked out of his company email and doesn’t have all the details a group of creditors is seeking.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Allbirds’ ‘AI-washing’ and Nike’s ongoing exec turnover

The footwear retailer announced a pivot no one saw coming, while another leader walked out the door at the sportswear giant.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 17, 2026

Bath & Body Works pulls back on laundry offering

CEO Daniel Heaf spoke at the Semafor World Economy summit about refocusing on core product categories and improving the online business.

By Dani James • April 16, 2026

For luxury retailers, value is a vibe

Chief executives at Ralph Lauren and Tapestry are utilizing experiences and storytelling to provide value beyond pricing to shoppers.

By Dani James • April 16, 2026

Bergdorf merchant heads to Nordstrom after Saks Global drops lawsuit

Yumi Shin has taken a newly created role, executive vice president of global brand partnerships, reporting to chief merchant Jamie Nordstrom.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2026