Chipotle names Scott Boatwright as its new CEO
Chipotle Mexican Grill has named Scott Boatwright as CEO and board member, effective immediately. Boatwright was named as interim CEO in August and prior to that, he worked as the company’s COO. “We...
View ArticlePandora’s Luciano Rodembusch on the importance of emotional connection in retail
From trade marketing manager at Procter & Gamble to leading operations as the senior vice president of Tiffany & Co’s American division, Luciano Rodembusch has had a diverse retail career. Now...
View ArticleREI names ex-Sephora exec Abigail Jacobs as CMO
Outdoor retailer REI has appointed Abigail Jacobs as chief marketing officer, overseeing the company’s whole marketing strategy. Jacobs will be responsible for the company’s creative, customer and...
View ArticleLVMH reshuffles leadership team of Sephora, Moet Hennessy
Luxury giant LVMH has made several upcoming leadership changes across its executive board, with new appointments set to take effect early next year. The shifts follow recommendations from the...
View ArticleNancy Bitetto joins Caleres as senior VP of New York brands
Caleres has appointed Nancy Bitetto as SVP of its New York brands, which include Franco Sarto, Vince, Veronica Beard and private brand offerings. Before joining Caleres, Bitetto worked at Tory Burch...
View ArticleWorkplace culture and performance: How to create the conditions for success
Workplaces are full of well-meaning leaders who define cultural elements that are intended to build a sense of connection and belonging among staff and create the conditions for continual success. But...
View ArticleKering names new CEOs for Saint Laurent, Balenciaga
Kering has named Cedric Charbit as CEO of Saint Laurent and Gianfranco Gianangeli as CEO of Balenciaga, effective January 2. Charbit will succeed Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy CEO, who will...
View ArticleKering’s executive reshuffle: New CEOs for Saint Laurent and Balenciaga
Earlier this week, Kering underwent an executive reshuffle, naming Cédric Charbit and Gianfranco Gianangeli as CEOs of Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, respectively. This latest round of executive...
View ArticleSalomon taps new CEO
Sporting goods retailer Salomon has promoted Guillaume Meyzenq to CEO, effective January 1. Meyzenq is currently the company’s chief product officer. He started in the company as an intern in 1994 and...
View ArticleTrue Religion CMO Kristen D’Arcy shares her career journey and best advice
True Religion is having a big comeback moment in the retail scene, driven in part by the work of its chief marketing officer Kristen D’Arcy. Here, D’Arcy shares her career journey, including stints at...
View ArticleKohl’s names Ashley Buchanan as new CEO
Department store chain Kohl’s has named Ashley Buchanan as CEO, effective on January 15 next year. Buchanan will succeed Tom Kingsbury, who will step down from the role and transition into an advisory...
View ArticleMichael Kors restructures leadership team: John Idol named CEO
Michael Kors is reorganizing its leadership team, appointing John D Idol as its new CEO. Idol is the chairman and CEO of Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings and will succeed Cedric Wilmotte. Michael...
View ArticleSubway CEO John Chidsey to retire; interim replacement named
Carrie Walsh will succeed Subway CEO John Chidsey, who is retiring at the end of this year after five years in the position. Chidsey became Subway’s first CEO outside of the founding family in 2019,...
View ArticleFrom Saks to self-care: Barrière co-founder Cleo Davis-Urman’s career in retail
Before starting the wellness brand Barrière, Cleo Davis-Urman worked her way up the corporate ladder at companies such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Moda Operandi. Inside Retail connected with the...
View ArticleA former CEO’s three-step diagnostic tool to boost team performance
It has often surprised and concerned me that the measurement and management of team performance is not pursued with the importance it deserves. Beyond the character of the CEO or team leader, there is...
View ArticleSalomon’s Graeme Moore: New stores, customers and accelerating growth in ANZ
French outdoor adventure and lifestyle brand Salomon has recently become a staple of style-conscious sneakerheads, despite traditionally being known for its functional hiking and trail apparel. Today,...
View ArticleWolverine taps former Under Armour exec to lead product development
Multi-brand retailer Wolverine Worldwide has named Mike Maloney as the chief product officer of its Work Group, whose portfolio includes Cat, Bates, Harley-Davidson, Merrell Work and Hytest. Prior to...
View ArticleThe five characteristics of a toxic leader
In today’s workplace cultures, the impact of leadership on organizational culture an employee well-being cannot be overstated. In one survey, 76 per cent of employees cited the C-suite as having the...
View ArticleEtsy names new leadership team members
Etsy has appointed Kruti Patel Goyal in the newly created role of president and chief growth officer, effective in the first week of January. Goyal is currently CEO of Etsy subsidiary Depop, a...
View ArticleSalomon’s Graeme Moore on the importance of failing fast and cheap
After 14 years with Adidas Australia, Graeme Moore left to head Salomon’s Australia and New Zealand expansion. Since stepping into the role five years ago, Salomon’s local business has tripled, and...
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