These were November’s noteworthy retail exec moves

On two ends of the retail exec spectrum, Walmart and Dollar General promoted company vets to the top ranks, while Kohl’s named its fourth CEO in…four years in November. Here’s more on those moves and the other major C-suite switch-ups to know from the month:

• Walmart announced CEO Doug McMillon will retire from his role in early 2026 after almost 12 years leading and more than 40 years working for the retailer. Walmart US chief exec John Furner will assume the role on February 1.
• Kohl’s named its interim CEO Michael Bender as the retailer’s permanent leader, becoming its fourth chief exec in four years. Bender has held the interim position since May, when then-CEO Ashley Buchanan was fired for violating the company’s code of conduct.
• Dollar General promoted Chief Merchandising Officer Emily Taylor, who has worked at the discount retailer for more than 25 years, to become COO, with its VP and general merchandise manager Bryan Wheeler filling her vacated role.
• Lululemon appointed Carla Anderson as SVP and general manager of North America, replacing Celeste Burgoyne, who is exiting to become chief revenue officer at Vail Resorts.
• Amid the company’s turnaround efforts, Bath & Body Works brought on former Bluemercury CEO Maly Bernstein as its chief commercial officer, and former Vera Wang and Estée Lauder executive Veronique Gabai as creative product and brand advisor.
• Supermarket chain Schnucks tapped Ted Schnuck, great-grandson of founder Anna Donovan Schnuck, as COO.
• Columbia Sportswear named Joseph P. Boyle, son of CEO Tim Boyle, and Peter J. Bragdon as co-presidents. Boyle will oversee the Columbia brand, while Bragdon will head Mountain Hardwear, Prana, and Sorel, as well as the company’s international operations.
• Mytheresa hired former Swarovski and Richemont exec Francis Belin as its new CEO, while former CEO Michael Kliger will continue to lead its parent company LuxExperience.
• Activewear brand Rhone added Walmart and PVH Corp vet Matthew Wallace as its first COO.