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Healthy soda brand Poppi denies being M&A target of large beverage companies
The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.
By Christopher Doering • May 3, 2024 -
Wayfair net sales fall 1.6% in Q1
Despite challenges across the home goods category, executives remained optimistic that demand will return.
By Caroline Jansen • May 3, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Boscia plans to shutter website and L’Occitane takes steps to go private
The clean skin care brand said it will close its website on May 31, while the beauty brand’s chairperson, Reinold Geiger, launched a buyout bid.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 3, 2024 -
Peloton lays off 15% of global workforce as CEO Barry McCarthy exits
The staff reductions impact about 400 employees and come as the fitness company faces declining sales and members.
By Caroline Jansen • May 2, 2024 -
Hanna Andersson taps Apple vet as chief brand officer
Grace Wong, who also worked at Gap, will lead creative development at the children’s brand and produce content across the company’s platforms.
By Howard Ruben • May 2, 2024 -
Reformation reports spike in direct emissions, misses 2023 carbon intensity target
The apparel company known for pioneering sustainable practices aims to slash its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline.
By Zoya Mirza • May 1, 2024 -
Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red debuts first collection
The professional athlete and TaylorMade in February announced the launch of the brand after Woods ended his 27-year partnership with Nike.
By Howard Ruben • May 1, 2024 -
Grove Collaborative CEO talks new subscription model, winning over ‘dark green customers’
Eight months into his tenure, Jeff Yurcisin is shaking things up at the sustainable products company.
By Suzette Parmley • Updated May 1, 2024 -
Gymshark taps Adidas vet as first general manager of wholesale and retail
In addition to appointing Hannah Mercer, the activewear brand also named Kim Dolder as its first general manager of North America.
By Howard Ruben • April 30, 2024 -
Fragrance brand Snif lands in all Ulta Beauty locations
After first forming a partnership with the beauty retailer last summer, the move expands the brand’s presence from 539 Ulta stores to more than 1,350.
By Howard Ruben • April 29, 2024 -
L.L. Bean, Summersalt team up on swimwear collection
Outdoor gear and accessories, including hats and sandals, are also part of the collection.
By Suzette Parmley • April 26, 2024 -
Alo Yoga, Vuori gaining share in activewear market, report finds
The DTC brands, which share shoppers with Lululemon and Nike, are growing as rivals like Under Armour contract, according to an Earnest Analytics report.
By Cara Salpini • April 26, 2024 -
West Lane Capital Partners acquires Mented Cosmetics
West Lane has been building out its portfolio of beauty brands, recently acquiring Seven hair care earlier this month.
By Howard Ruben • April 26, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores
The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
Foxtrot, Dom’s sued amid mass layoff
A class action complaint claims the companies violated the WARN Act by failing to give its employees at least 60 days notice of the mass layoff.
By Brett Dworski • April 26, 2024 -
Deckers Brands names president of global marketplace
Marco Ellerker is being promoted into the newly created position, following the company's record revenue growth in Q3.
By Suzette Parmley • April 26, 2024 -
Indochino launches its first ready-to-wear suit collection
The custom suiting brand is going after convenience with the new line and said it plans to expand its ready-to-wear assortment in the future.
By Suzette Parmley • April 25, 2024 -
Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations
Costs associated with inbound freight and warehousing costs dropped as the furniture company rolled out planning capabilities and simplified operations.
By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024 -
RTIC Outdoors expands into Walmart
The drinkware and cooler brand is selling 55 of its best-selling products in 3,800 of the mass merchant’s stores as well as on its website.
By Suzette Parmley • April 24, 2024 -
Jason Wu Beauty lands in over 3,000 CVS stores
The partnership adds to the beauty brand’s distribution channels, which also include Target and J.C. Penney.
By Howard Ruben • April 24, 2024 -
Allbirds unveils Tree Runner Go sneaker as it refocuses on core products
The shoe features improvements to the original design and comes after the successful launch of the Wool Runner 2.
By Suzette Parmley • April 23, 2024 -
Wayfair’s first large-format store to open next month
The location in Wilmette, Illinois, will span 150,000 square feet — about 10 times the size of its other stores — and feature an on-site restaurant.
By Caroline Jansen • April 23, 2024 -
Target adds Ōura to its online and in-store assortment
The wearable tech company has been adding to its distribution channels, inking deals with Best Buy and Amazon recently.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 23, 2024 -
Figs recycled over 40K healthcare professional’s scrubs in trade-in program
The “Scrubs That Don’t Suck” campaign launched April 1 and ends on Earth Day as the brand hit its participation goal.
By Suzette Parmley • April 22, 2024 -
Express files Chapter 11, plans to close over 100 stores
All of the company’s UpWest stores will shutter as the retailer pursues a sale to WHP Global, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties.
By Nate Delesline III • April 22, 2024