‘Luckiest guy alive’: Donato’s CEO calls time on long fast-food career
Donatos Pizza CEO Tom Krouse is set to retire from his role in October, with Kevin King having been named as his successor. Under Krouse’s guidance, Donatos Pizza doubled in size and grew its...
View ArticleHow Mango’s Shane Grenley went from the shop floor to head office
In recent months, Spanish fashion retail brand Mango has been hitting the accelerator on its international brick-and-mortar presence. Mango plans to open 500 stores by 2026 in key markets such as...
View ArticleBanana Republic CEO Sandra Stangl to depart
Banana Republic CEO Sandra Stangl is leaving the company, WWD has reported, citing a Gap spokesperson. Before joining Banana Republic, Stangl co-founded and served as the chief merchant of Mine. She...
View ArticleBrooks Running CEO looks to China, Europe for future growth
The new chief executive of Brooks Running said the running shoe maker owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway views China and Europe as growth areas for a business that generates most revenue in...
View ArticleColumbia taps former Billabong exec to lead Sorel
Michael Minter has taken over the role of VP for the Columbia Sportswear Company-owned footwear label Sorel. Minter brings to the company his 20 years of experience in creative and marketing, having...
View ArticleCrocs books higher revenue, names new EVP and CFO
Crocs continues to log stellar sales growth, although the company admits its secondary brand, HeyDude, is performing well below its potential. The company saw first-quarter net income increase 1.9 per...
View ArticleBloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno to retire
Restaurant company Bloomin’ Brands has announced the upcoming retirement of its CEO David Deno after 12 years with the business. Deno will continue in his role until a successor is named and a...
View ArticleFive leadership lessons from L’Occitane Group’s head of travel retail in Apac
In April, L’Occitane Group announced the appointment of Green Yip as regional managing director for travel retail Apac. With 15 years of proven leadership and a track record of success, Green Yip...
View ArticleA day in the life of Rebecca Vallance-Gasan: “I am hyper-organized”
Australian fashion label Rebecca Vallance recently celebrated its first decade in business with the opening of a brand-new Sydney flagship boutique. Inside Retail spoke to the designer behind the...
View ArticleBruce Nordstrom passes away, aged 90
Nordstrom‘s former chairman Bruce Nordstrom has passed away at the age of 90. “Our dad will be remembered not only for his significant contributions to Nordstrom but also for his unwavering dedication...
View ArticlePizza Hut names new marketing executives, including global head
Pizza Hut has named Kalen Thornton as global chief brand officer, effective June 10. Prior to the new role, Thornton served at PepsiCo North America as VP of sports, entertainment, and gaming and as...
View ArticleWhy LSKD’s chief retail officer schedules ‘possibility’ time to get work done
Alex Shaughnessy is chief retail officer at Australian athleisure brand LSKD, which opened its first storefront in the US last year. Shaughnessy is the former director of retail for Lululemon ANZ and...
View ArticlePrepping for growth: Rowing Blazers’ new CEO is just the beginning
This week, Rowing Blazers, the preppy lifestyle and apparel brand, appointed Laura Willensky as its new chief executive officer. Before her appointment at Rowing Blazers, Willensky held key leadership...
View ArticleScore Sports taps former Topgolf Callaway exec Joe Flannery as new CEO
Score Sports has appointed Joe Flannery as its new CEO, succeeding Kevin Mahoney. Mahoney, who was also the company’s president, will remain with the company for a transition period to ensure...
View ArticleKate Spade CEO: “The power of TikTok for product discovery is incredible”
Liz Fraser is the brand president and CEO of Kate Spade New York and has had an extensive career in designer fashion. Here, she explains how being “an emotional brand” creates “magic” in Kate Spade...
View ArticleVans appoints Sun Choe global brand president
Sportswear retailer Vans has appointed senior Lululemon executive Sun Choe as its new global brand president, effective in late July. Choe joins Vans after has nearly 30 years leading design and...
View Article“I’ve always wanted to be more at the front of the house”: Halara CEO
Gabby Hirata started with Ralph Lauren as a product development analyst and creative services coordinator and worked her way up the corporate ladder, or corporate “jungle” as she dubbs it, to become...
View ArticleHow to unlock the potential of your team
Employee engagement is the Holy Grail that most employers are searching for in order to have everyone in the team working to their full potential – contributing to a productive workforce, delivering...
View ArticleCaroline Brown leaves VF board to be global president of The North Face
Lifestyle apparel retailer VF Corporation has named Caroline Brown as its new global brand president of The North Face, effective on June 10. Brown, who succeeds Nicole Otto, will resign from the VF...
View ArticleAfter 14 years, Children’s Place CEO Jane Elfers bows out
Jane Elfers, CEO at the Children’s Place for the past 14 years, has resigned. The board of directors has initiated a search for a permanent CEO but in the meantime, Muhammad Umair will serve as...
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