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Rack Room Shoes names chiefs of digital, merchandise

Retail Dive

Published July 11, 2025 By Howard Ruben post share post print email license Rack Room Shoes announced the promotions of Chief Merchandise Officer Brian Burnett and Chief Digital Officer Molly Hartney. It could be an attempt to broaden revenue streams, plot the location of a future store or, at its simplest, take advantage of a good deal.

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Walmart, Target announce competing Prime Day sales

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An exclusive Champion collection for Target will launch in August, featuring activewear and sporting goods mostly under $40. Target also touted upcoming expansions to its product assortment to cater to back-to-school shoppers. Company Announcements View all | Post a press release Former eBags Board Members Fund Iterate.ai

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Hibbett debuts kids-focused app, e-commerce site

Retail Dive

Nike has a similar deal with JD Sports and Dick’s Sporting Goods, among others. Meanwhile in the athletics sector, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced in May that it would acquire Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion deal. Foot Locker will act as a stand-alone business and maintain its brands, including Kids Foot Locker.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods promotes CFO from within

Retail Wire

Dick’s Sporting Goods has named Navdeep Gupta as its chief financial officer, replacing Lee Belitsky, who is remaining with the company to oversee its supply chain and other functions. Mr. Gupta joined Dick’s in 2017 as senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer.

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DICK’S Promotes New CEO as Retailer Reports Strong Q3 Results

Retail TouchPoints

DICK’S Sporting Goods has promoted President Lauren Hobart to the roles of President and CEO, as of Feb. Hobart brings more than 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience to the role. Current Chairman and CEO Edward Stack will assume the role of Executive Chairman and continue as Chief Merchant.

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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Retail TouchPoints

As Retail TouchPoints has reported , discounting is expected to drive both the timing and amount of holiday spend this year, as inflation-weary consumers time their purchasing to promotional periods. Following the same trend, usage of buy now, pay later (BNPL) financing solutions also are expected to reach record levels this holiday season.

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Why Online Marketplaces are Outpacing Ecommerce in a Post-COVID World

Retail TouchPoints

They pursued high-demand products with unforeseen urgency — first in critical categories like personal protective equipment, groceries and sporting goods, and followed more recently by apparel and beauty products. The needs of shoppers swung wildly in 2020 and continued to evolve through 2021.