Leading Executives in Retail Stores
Corie Barry
Chief Executive Officer, Best Buy Co., Inc.
CEO since 2019, Barry has guided Best Buy’s ongoing omnichannel transformation (including the “Building the New Blue” strategy) and is frequently recognized for her leadership impact.
Michael J. Bender
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Kohl’s Corporation
Veteran retail operator and board chair Michael Bender was appointed interim CEO on May 1, 2025, following the board’s decision to terminate Ashley Buchanan for cause; he brings decades of experience from Walmart, L Brands and more.
Jesper Brodin
Chief Executive Officer, Ingka Group (IKEA Retail)
CEO of Ingka Group since 2017, Brodin has led IKEA’s omnichannel shift and global expansion; on Aug. 13, 2025 the group announced he will hand the CEO role to Juvencio Maeztu effective Nov. 5, 2025.
Brian Cornell
Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Target Corporation
Cornell transformed Target into a stores-as-hubs, same‑day fulfillment leader; on Aug. 20, 2025 Target named Michael Fiddelke as his successor effective Feb. 1, 2026, when Cornell becomes executive chair.
Michael C. Creedon, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Dollar Tree, Inc.
A longtime operator who joined Dollar Tree as COO in 2022, Creedon became interim CEO in Nov. 2024 and was appointed permanent CEO later that year amid the company’s Family Dollar review.
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Ted Decker
Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Home Depot, Inc.
Decker, a 20+ year Home Depot leader, became chair, president and CEO and is known for advancing the retailer’s interconnected (store + digital) strategy for DIY and Pro customers.
Richard Dickson
President & Chief Executive Officer, Gap Inc.
Former Mattel president/COO and brand builder behind the “Mattel Playbook,” Dickson took the helm of Gap Inc. in 2023 to accelerate growth across Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta.
Marvin R. Ellison
President & Chief Executive Officer, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Ellison, a seasoned retail operator with past leadership roles at Home Depot and JCPenney, has led Lowe’s since 2018 with a focus on execution, merchandising and Pro customer growth.
Óscar García Maceiras
Chief Executive Officer, Inditex (Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, etc.)
A former general counsel turned chief executive, García Maceiras was appointed CEO in 2021 as part of Inditex’s generational transition, steering the world’s largest fast‑fashion retailer.
Ernie Herrman
Chief Executive Officer & President, The TJX Companies, Inc. (T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods)
Herrman, a TJX veteran and off‑price merchant, has served as CEO since 2016, expanding the company’s global footprint and value proposition across banners.
Karen S. Lynch
President & Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health (CVS Pharmacy)
Lynch became CVS Health’s CEO in 2021, leading the company’s evolution as an integrated health solutions and retail pharmacy leader.
Atty McGrath
Chief Executive Officer, ALDI U.S.
Promoted to ALDI U.S. CEO on May 30, 2025, McGrath succeeded Jason Hart (now ALDI South Group COO) and is leading record U.S. store expansion and conversions.
Doug McMillon
President & Chief Executive Officer, Walmart Inc.
McMillon, CEO since 2014, has pushed Walmart’s people‑led, tech‑powered omnichannel strategy while scaling initiatives like Project Gigaton and marketplace growth.
Mike Motz
Chief Executive Officer, Walgreens (Walgreens Boots Alliance)
On Aug. 28, 2025, Walgreens named retail veteran Mike Motz as CEO as the company went private under Sycamore Partners, with a mandate to refocus on core retail pharmacy.
Erik Nordstrom
Chief Executive Officer, Nordstrom, Inc.
A lifelong company leader, Erik Nordstrom serves as CEO, guiding Nordstrom’s full‑line and Rack businesses through ongoing merchandising and digital execution shifts.
Ron Vachris
President & Chief Executive Officer, Costco Wholesale Corporation
A 40‑year Costco veteran who started as a forklift driver, Vachris became CEO on Jan. 1, 2024 and continues Costco’s member‑first, value‑driven playbook.
Todd Vasos
Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General Corporation
After previously serving as CEO from 2015–2022, Vasos returned to lead Dollar General in Oct. 2023 to stabilize operations and refocus long‑term growth.
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Tony Spring
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Macy’s, Inc.
A 36‑year Bloomingdale’s leader, Spring became Macy’s, Inc. CEO on Feb. 4, 2024 and is executing the company’s “Bold New Chapter” plan to return to profitable growth.
Kecia Steelman
President & Chief Executive Officer, Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Steelman became Ulta Beauty’s CEO on Jan. 6, 2025, after serving as president & COO; she succeeds Dave Kimbell and leads the nation’s largest specialty beauty retailer.
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Ernie Herrman
Chief Executive Officer & President (duplicate entry merged above), The TJX Companies, Inc. (T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods)
Herrman, a TJX veteran and off‑price merchant, has served as CEO since 2016, expanding the company’s global footprint and value proposition across banners.
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