Leadership

GameStop names Ryan Cohen CEO
Controversial, billionaire activist investor Ryan Cohen takes the reign of the struggling retailer saying expenses will be “scrutinized.”
Gap names Mattel executive as next CEO
Lead of the global reinvigoration of Mattel’s iconic Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price brands, Richard Dickson joined Gap’s board of directors last year.

EnsembleIQ Promotes Derek Estey to EVP of Operations
Path to Purchase Institute to Host First Live Event in Two Years
The Path to Purchase Institute is bringing the industry back together with an upcoming educational and in-person networking event, Path to Purchase Live.
Francesca’s CEO Shares Brand’s Post-Pandemic Turnaround
The COVID-19 pandemic forced retailers to survive amid a wave of challenges, including losing their physical footprints for an extended period. And that meant companies either innovated and pivoted or faced even bigger troubles.
Walmart Hires New EVP of Health & Wellness
Dr. Cheryl Pegus will help to further develop the retailer's health care vision
Kroger Names New Head of Supply Chain
Gabriel Arreaga was most recently a leader at Mondelez International Inc.
UNFI CEO Plans Retirement
Announcement comes as wholesaler reports strong fiscal 2020 results
Walmart Health Czar Sean Slovenski To Leave Chain
Move comes as retailers increase their health care efforts
C&S Wholesale brings in McKesson exec
C&S Wholesale Grocers appoints seasoned executive as its new Chief Supply Chain Officer.

GameStop names Ryan Cohen CEO