Cara Salpini
Retail Dive
Washington, DC, United States
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Nike taps new head of women’s, DEI
Changes on the DTC side of the business will help support its digital-led strategy, the company said. → Read More
Nike’s chief digital information officer exits
Ratnakar Lavu arrived in 2019 from Kohl’s, with a goal to “accelerate” the sportswear giant’s growth. → Read More
Lululemon touts ‘biggest day ever’ on Black Friday as sales jump 28%
The brand is already outpacing its five-year growth expectations and appears untouched by inflation. → Read More
Sephora names Guillaume Motte its next CEO
Motte, who used to be CEO of the beauty retailer’s Europe and Middle East division, starts in January. → Read More
Lululemon puts Mirror acquisition to use with Lululemon Studio program
The membership, launching next week, costs $39 per month and requires customers to own the at-home fitness device. → Read More
Target plans 100K seasonal hires as it looks to start discounts sooner
The retailer’s holiday price match guarantee will begin Oct. 6, the same day that its Deal Days start. → Read More
Nike debuts new store concept with Nike Style
The store, which opened Friday in Seoul, South Korea, features gender-neutral merchandising and a content studio. → Read More
Retail is fundamentally bad for the environment. And doing better isn't easy.
Improving sustainability is a web of complexity for retailers. Ultimately, it may mean sidelining growth. → Read More
Lululemon wants to double revenue to $12.5B by 2026, thanks to men's and digital
The retailer also revealed plans for Mirror, including a membership program launching later this year. → Read More
Glossier taps Olivia Rodrigo as first celebrity brand ambassador
The partnership will see Rodrigo featured in Glossier campaigns and also contributing to product and content. → Read More
Holiday rewind: How the shopping experience changed in 2021
From the return of Macy's Santa visits to augmented reality stores, holiday shopping took on a new form. → Read More
Lululemon taps Amazon Twitch exec to take over as CEO of Mirror
Michael Aragon spent five years as chief content officer at Twitch and replaces founder Brynn Putnam. → Read More
Nike sues Lululemon over Mirror, claiming patent infringement
Retail industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
10 retail trends to watch in 2022
Last year upended some trends and accelerated others. What will 2022 bring for retailers? → Read More
Ulta's Q3 sales hit a record $2B as it finishes Target expansion for 2021
Retail industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
REI names Amazon veteran its first chief commercial officer
Cameron Janes spent over 14 years at Amazon, many of them as vice president of stores and physical retail. → Read More
Hydro Flask owner to acquire backpack brand Osprey for $414M
Retail industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
Dick's plots new House of Sport, Public Lands stores as sales rise 14%
The athletics retailer also has a new chief financial officer in Navdeep Gupta, who took on the role last month. → Read More
NPD: Fragrance expected to boost beauty sales this holiday
Retail industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
Nike and Dick's tie loyalty programs together
The combined offering comes as Nike deepens its relationship with key wholesale partners. → Read More