What: Macy's appoints Bloomingdale's veteran Daniel Leppo as SVP and GMM of Men's and Kids, strengthening its merchandising leadership whilst creating a transition opportunity at Bloomingdale's.

Why it is important: This executive transition demonstrates how retailers are strategically moving experienced talent between luxury and mainstream divisions to enhance merchandising capabilities across different market segments.

Daniel Leppo's appointment as Macy's senior vice president and general merchandise manager of men's and kids marks a significant transition in retail leadership. After building his career at Bloomingdale's, where he progressed from intern to senior vice president overseeing multiple departments, Leppo brings his extensive merchandising expertise to Macy's broader market platform. This move comes at a crucial time for Macy's, following the recent revamp of its Herald Square flagship's men's department, featuring enhanced brand presentations and expanded assortments. While Bloomingdale's faces the challenge of filling this void, the strength of its merchandising team under Denise Magid's leadership ensures continuity. This transition exemplifies the dynamic nature of retail talent management, where executives can leverage their luxury retail experience to enhance mainstream retail operations.

IADS Notes: In February 2025, Nordstrom's creation of a specialized Director of Luxury Styling role demonstrated the industry's move toward expertise-focused executive positions. This trend continued with Bloomingdale's appointment of a digitally-savvy RTW Fashion Director in February 2024, highlighting how retailers are evolving their leadership structures. Leppo's transition between Bloomingdale's and Macy's in March 2025 further exemplifies how department stores are strategically deploying experienced talent across different market segments to strengthen their overall retail operations.

Macy’s names Bloomingdale’s veteran as SVP, GMM of men’s and kids