The Shoe Industry’s Latest C-Suite Trend? CFO Shuffling
The latest merry-go-round of executive changes at firms has been centered around the critical chief financial officer position. Since the start of the new year, Caleres, Genesco, On and…
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Fashion Veteran Kristen Sosa Joins Caleres to Oversee New York Brands
Caleres Inc. has added Kristen Sosa to its leadership team in a newly created role. Sosa, a 30-year fashion and retail veteran, has been named division president of brand portfolio, New…
EXCLUSIVE: Supergoop Taps Lauren Weinberg as CMO
Supergoop’s new chief executive officer Melis del Rey has made her first C-suite appointment, naming Lauren Weinberg as chief marketing officer, effective Monday. In her new role, Weinberg…
Renfro Brands Taps Jay Robinson as CEO
Renfro Brands is starting 2026 with new leadership. The company said it appointed Jay Robinson as its new president and CEO. Robinson, who succeeds Stan Jewell as he transitions to another…
Sue Nabi to Exit Coty and be Succeeded by Markus Strobel
Sue Nabi is exiting Coty as chief executive officer and will be succeeded on an interim basis by Markus Strobel, who has also been named executive chairman of the board. Strobel joins Coty…
Will Money Talk? Elliott Takes $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon, Pushes for Ralph Lauren Exec to Be Next CEO
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson has been agitating for change, and the outspoken critic now has activist investor Elliott Investment Management weighing in on a potential chief…
Fursac Creative Director Gauthier Borsarello to Depart
PARIS — Fursac creative director Gauthier Borsarello is exiting the menswear label after three years at the helm, revealing his departure Friday night in a post on Instagram. “It has been…
Mia Young Named SVP of Cosmetics at Ulta Beauty
Mia Young has been tapped as senior vice president of cosmetics at Ulta Beauty as chief merchandising and digital officer Lauren Brindley continues to implement her merchandising strategy.…
EXCLUSIVE: Melis del Rey Named CEO of Supergoop
Melis del Rey, the Amazon executive largely viewed as transforming the platform into a main stage player in the prestige beauty world, has been named chief executive officer and board…
Bath & Body Works Appoints Maly Bernstein Chief Commercial Officer, Samantha Charleston Chief Human Resources Officer
Maly Bernstein has a new gig. The former head of Bluemercury has been appointed chief commercial officer at Bath & Body Works. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer also tapped Samantha…
On’s New COO Could Expand Use of Robots in Shoe Production
On said Tuesday that Sam Wenger is stepping down as chief operating officer after eight years at the company. The Roger Federer-backed sneaker brand has named chief innovation officer…
Kering’s Luca de Meo Taps HR Executive from Renault
PARIS – Luca de Meo, who officially started Monday as chief executive officer at Kering, has already made his first high-profile external hire, bringing over a human resources specialist…
As Smaller Home Players Struggle Amid Tariffs, a New Wave of Consolidation Brews
MILAN — Smaller furnishings, decor and lighting companies that persevered through the financial crisis of 2008 and the post-COVID-19 pandemic downturn may not be able to go it alone now…
The Estée Lauder Cos. Taps PepsiCo’s René Lammers as Chief Research & Innovation Officer
Stéphane de La Faverie, chief executive officer of the Estée Lauder Cos., has officially completed building out his executive team with his latest appointment. René Lammers Ph.D. has been…
Chantecaille Has a New CEO
Chantecaille has a new chief executive officer. The Beiersorf-owned skin care brand has tapped Tennille Kopiasz for the top job, effective Wednesday. Most recently Kopiasz held the same…
Tiffany & Co. Promotes Christopher Kilaniotis, Adds Matthieu Garnier Into the C-suite
Tiffany & Co. has elevated Christopher Kilaniotis to the newly created global role of senior vice president, strategic business development. Kilaniotis is succeeded by Matthieu Garnier,…
Sephora’s Former CEO Is Joining Ulta Beauty’s Board
Ulta Beauty has some new board appointments. The Bollingbrook, Ill.-based retailer has appointed Martin Brok and Stephenie Landry to its board of directors and as members of its audit and…
Saltair Appoints Rachel Shelowitz as CEO, Erin Sale as CMO
Body care brand Saltair is bolstering its C-suite. Rachel Shelowitz has been named chief executive officer and Erin Sale chief marketing officer of Saltair, the body care brand cofounded…
The Estée Lauder Cos. Names Aude Gandon Chief Digital and Marketing Officer
EMBARGOED UNTIL 645AM JULY 16, NOT FOR DD The Estée Lauder Cos. has looked to the food industry for its latest hire. Aude Gandonhas been appointed chief digital & marketing officer,…
Kirk Perry Appointed Interim CEO of Kenvue Amid Strategic Review
Thibaut Mongon has departed as chief executive officer of Kenvue and stepped down from the board. Kirk Perry has been named interim CEO, effective immediately, as the board conducts a…
Trump Tariffs Hit America’s Furniture Heartland as Howard Miller Company Announces Closure
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have begun to shrink the furniture industry, taking with it two historic names: the Howard Miller Company and Hekman, two Michigan-born firms steeped…
Converse’s New CEO Aaron Cain Is a 21-Year Nike Veteran
Nike‘s challenged Converse division has a new CEO. Aaron Cain, a 21-year Nike Inc. veteran, is taking over the top job at Converse. He succeeds Jared Carver, who is leaving the brand after…
The Body Shop Names Mike Jatania Chief Executive Officer
LONDON — Change is afoot at The Body Shop. The British brand has named Mike Jatania chief executive officer. He recently served as executive chairman from late 2024. The change comes after…
Steve Madden’s Chief Merchant Karla Frieders Resigns
Steven Madden Ltd. no longer has a chief merchant. Karla Frieders, the former chief merchandising officer, voluntarily resigned her position, effective June 30. “Ms. Frieders has indicated…