{"id":2418267,"date":"2026-05-15T16:02:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2418267"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:02:51","slug":"the-weekly-closeout-another-entertainment-exec-at-gap-inc-and-tariff-refunds-trickle-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-weekly-closeout-another-entertainment-exec-at-gap-inc-and-tariff-refunds-trickle-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weekly Closeout: Another entertainment exec at Gap Inc., and tariff refunds trickle in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"text-to-speech\">\n    <button class=\"text-to-speech__button button\"><br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        Listen to the article<\/p>\n<p>            <span class=\"text-to-speech__button__audio-length\">5 min<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-to-speech__controls\">\n        <audio controls=\"\" class=\"js-text-to-speech\" preload=\"none\"><source src=\"https:\/\/text-to-speech.divecdn.com\/newspost\/820306\/2026-05-15_11.48.42\/weekly-closeout-gap-leadership-tariff-refunds-retailers.wav\" type=\"audio\/mp3\"><\/source><\/audio><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-to-speech__controls__text\">\n            This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/contact\/\">feedback<\/a>.\n        <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we\u2019re still thinking about.<\/p>\n<p>From the product Spam launched for summer to the latest on tariff refunds, here\u2019s our closeout for the week.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"standard-heading\"><span><span><span><span><span>What you may have missed<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span><span><span><span><em><span>Gap Inc. hires another Paramount exec as it pushes &#8216;fashiontainment&#8217;<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Gap Inc. named Lourdes Arocho as its senior vice president and head of licensing, the company announced Thursday.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Arocho, who most recently was the senior vice president of global consumer products and franchise management at Paramount Global, starts the role on Friday and will work out of the company\u2019s Los Angeles office. Arocho will lead licensing across Gap Inc.\u2019s portfolio of brands and will focus on partnerships, brand extensions and direct-to-retail opportunities to connect the retailer to entertainment, sports and cultural moments as part of its <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/gap-inc-paramount-hollywood-exec-fashiontainment-role\/809849\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u201cfashiontainment\u201d strategy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The company recently <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/gap-inc-paramount-hollywood-exec-fashiontainment-role\/809849\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>created the role<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> of chief entertainment officer and named former Paramount executive Pam Kaufman to that position.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u201cLicensing is both a meaningful growth driver and a powerful way to keep our brands in the cultural conversation,\u201d Kaufman said in a statement. \u201cWe see our stores as stages \u2014 places where stories come to life, major moments are amplified, and customers can engage with great product and experiences in new ways.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><em><span>Guitar Center taps new president of school music division<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Guitar Center named <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/static.guitarcenter.com\/static\/gc\/2026\/page-bcc\/corporate-information\/press-room\/articles\/gc-art-gc-j-h-05-12-26.pdf\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Jennifer Hatton as its president of music and arts<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, which oversees the company\u2019s school music division. The appointment will help \u201caccelerate growth across its school music, rental, and lessons businesses,\u201d the company said Wednesday.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The division focuses on connecting families and school educators with instruments and musical lessons.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u201cMusic and Arts is the largest provider of K\u201312 band and orchestra rentals and equipment in the United States, and we currently have great momentum in the business,\u201d Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto said in a statement. \u201cJennifer has spent her career serving the education sector while building scalable operations, and that\u2019s exactly what Music &amp; Arts needs to keep growing.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"standard-heading\"><span><span><span><span><span>Retail therapy <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span><span><span><span><em><span>Spam declares \u2018there\u2019s a new dog in town\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Spam \u2014 the brand most have come to associate with canned meat \u2014 is branching out.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The brand this week announced it is <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/theres-a-new-dog-in-town-introducing-the-spam-dog-302771905.html\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>launching a Spam hot dog<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> just in time for summer. The product is designed for food service operators, per the announcement, aiming to add \u201cvariety to roller grills at restaurants, convenience stores, and arenas.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"inside_story\">\n<div class=\"figure_content\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person holding a Spam hot dog with ketchup, mustard and relish on a yellow wrapper\" data-imagemodel=\"198199\" src=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/2kawqm7CazwnUv647wYX3sHcXsqCspTtHsqQYzAL7sM\/g:ce\/rs:fit:0:860\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9TUEFNX0RvZy5qcGc=.webp\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"inside_story_caption\">\n<p>Courtesy of Hormel Foods Corporation<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>&#8220;It&#8217;s a fresh new take on a hot dog with the unmistakable flavor that Spam fans know and love,\u201d Haley Eggum, brand manager of the Spam brand, said in a statement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The fact that it took until now to launch a product like this is something hot dog aficionados have been asking. In a <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/hotdogs\/comments\/1gedq7f\/why_is_there_no_spam_brand_hot_dog\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>two-year-old post in the hot dogs sub-Reddit<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> (yes, it exists), a user pondered the question, \u201cWhy is there no Spam brand hot dog?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Looks like our prayers have finally been answered.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"standard-heading\"><span><span><span><span><span>What we\u2019re still thinking about <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span><span><span><span><em><span>3M<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>That\u2019s the number of garments Eileen Fisher\u2019s take-back program has received to date, a company spokesperson told Retail Dive. Eileen Fisher Renew, the brand\u2019s resale program, was launched in 2009 and is poised for more expansion this year. The Renew business will be integrated into Eileen Fisher\u2019s website this summer to make the process more seamless.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>In addition to advancing circularity, Eileen Fisher Renew has also created the Mended Collections <span>\u2014<\/span> pieces that display visible mending <span>\u2014<\/span> and the Indigo Overdye Collections, a partnership with Botanical Colors aimed at giving garments new life.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"standard-heading\"><span><span><span><span><span>What we\u2019re watching <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span><span><span><span><em><span>Even as tariff refunds trickle in, US trade policy remains a headache<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>U.S. Customs and Border Protection has <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/cbp-approves-35b-in-tariff-refunds-for-defunct-levies\/820104\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>established a portal<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to apply for tariff refunds, following the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/supreme-court-invalidates-trump-tariffs-based-on-emergency-powers\/809114\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Supreme Court\u2019s decision<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> in February striking down some <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/trump-tariffs-status-canada-mexico-china-eu\/743577\/#tariffs-in-force\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>levies established by President Trump<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> last year.<strong> <\/strong>Billions <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/cbp-approves-35b-in-tariff-refunds-for-defunct-levies\/820104\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>have already been approved<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, sister publication Supply Chain Dive reports.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Some retailers are adding funds to financial statements before they\u2019re in hand. This week, Under Armour based profit expectations for the current fiscal year assuming it will <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/under-armour-counts-on-tariff-refunds-help-rebound\/819943\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>get back $70 million<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> and Carter\u2019s said it has filed for <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/carters-ceo-tariff-refunds-line\/819645\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>about $130 million<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"storylines-carousel-wrapper hide-small show-large\" id=\"desktop-carousel\"\/>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>More are in line. Earlier this year many retailers and brands \u2013\u00a0 including Kohl\u2019s., Pacsun, J. Crew, Abercrombie and Fitch Trading Co., Lululemon, Reebok, Tarte and E.l.f. Cosmetics, Dollar General and Family Dollar \u2013 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/retailers-brands-tariff-refunds-trump-ieepa\/813340\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>sued the government<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> for relief from certain levies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>But refunds apply only to the president\u2019s claims of tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the court rejected in its 6-3 decision. Nearly 70% of business leaders say U.S. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/retailers-brands-tariff-refunds-trump-ieepa\/813340\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>trade policy is still unpredictable<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> despite the IEEPA reversal, according to a recent survey from Doss, a firm that provides enterprise resource planning and other operational platforms.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.retaildive.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. 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