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Victoria’s Secret appoints new CTO and board member

Victoria’s Secret & Co. named Adrian Butler, formerly CTO at Foot Locker, as its new chief technology officer and added former Starbucks CTO Gerri Martin-Flickinger to its board. The appointments, announced via a company press release on Aug. 21, 2026, follow recent board turnover tied to a proxy contest and are framed by the retailer as moves to strengthen governance, technology expertise and long-term growth execution. The story notes Butler’s prior roles at Foot Locker, Target and Dine Brands Global and highlights broader retail adoption of AI and digital commerce strategies.

Nike and Foot Locker open Crenshaw community hub

Nike and Foot Locker partnered to open a neighborhood-focused store called The Crenshaw Rec by Foot Locker in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw area, announced via a joint press release. The concept is positioned as both a shopping destination and a community hub, with features including a gym, equipment room, creative workspaces and a resource center offering local programming. The space was developed with local partners including Crenshaw High School, local vendors, Nipsey Hussle’s The Marathon Brand and Los Angeles designer Gavin Mathieu. The launch comes as Foot Locker undergoes a broader store-refresh program under new owner Dick’s Sporting Goods; Foot Locker’s CMO Brett O’Brien commented on the company’s community investment commitment. The article was published August 18, 2026.

Gymshark names new chief supply chain officer

Gymshark appointed Matt Rogers as chief supply chain officer effective Aug. 1, 2026, the company announced via its CEO’s LinkedIn post and in communication with Supply Chain Dive. Rogers joined Gymshark in 2023 as global supply chain director and has been serving as interim general manager for sourcing and supply chain. He says the company has cut logistics and distribution costs by several million dollars per year and improved delivery speeds in the U.S. and U.K. Rogers previously worked at ASOS, House of Fraser, DHL and NYK Logistics. His promotion follows the departure of Laurent Madelaine, who had been chief product and supply chain officer for nearly four years. The role aligns with Gymshark’s omnichannel expansion and U.S. retail partnerships.