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  • Ashley Homestore building
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    Ashley Home acquires Nectar mattress owner Resident Home

    As part of the deal, Resident co-founders and co-CEOs Eric Hutchinson and Ran Reske will remain in their current positions.

    By Howard Ruben • March 7, 2024
  • Two people stand on a mountain wearing brown activewear from a Merrell collaboration with Sweaty Betty.
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    Merrell, Sweaty Betty to launch women’s hiking collection

    The collaboration, which features footwear, activewear and accessories, will be available at select retailers and via both brands’ e-commerce sites.

    By Lara Ewen • March 7, 2024
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    Trendline

    What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

    From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead

    The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way. 

    By March 7, 2024
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    Oddity pushes forward with new brands as it posts 44% revenue growth in Q4

    The Il Makiage and SpoiledChild owner finished 2023 on a high note, swinging to a profit in the fourth quarter, and plans to launch two brands in 2025.

    By March 7, 2024
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    Youthforia expands its partnership with Ulta

    The brand’s Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation is available in over 500 Ulta stores, while the BYO Blush is sold in all of the beauty retailer’s locations.

    By Howard Ruben • March 6, 2024
  • A display of Arc'teryx jackets in its Brookfield Place store.
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    Amer Sports reports double-digit sales growth in first earnings post-IPO

    Sales at the sporting goods company surged 23% last year as Arc’teryx led the technical apparel segment to 45% growth.

    By March 6, 2024
  • Wayfair plans consolidated delivery option to lower costs

    Consumers receiving multiple items at the same time can boost efficiency and attract more sales, the company's CEO said.

    By Max Garland • March 6, 2024
  • Spanx's "We Live in Spanx" campaign featuring track athlete Allyson Felix.
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    Spanx leans into apparel offering with first-ever global campaign

    Timed to Women’s History Month, “We Live in Spanx” spans digital and out-of-home and nods to the many roles women often juggle.

    By Jessica Deyo • March 5, 2024
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    Bark regains compliance with the New York Stock Exchange

    The pet retailer in November received a notice that said it no longer met the exchange’s continued listing requirements.

    By Howard Ruben • March 5, 2024
  • People model ThirdLove bras.
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    ThirdLove partners with Neiman Marcus

    The DTC intimates brand is expanding its reach and gaining access to luxury shoppers through the department store. 

    By March 5, 2024
  • Employees at E.l.f. Beauty's London office at a grand opening event.
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    E.l.f. Beauty opens London office

    With the beauty brand pushing international expansion, its new U.K. space will serve as a global hub.

    By March 4, 2024
  • Sperry shoes are shown on display.
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    Wolverine World Wide lays off 150 at distribution center

    The company is closing a facility in Louisville, Kentucky, after previously saying its Saucony and Sperry brands would continue to operate out of it.

    By Laurel Deppen • March 4, 2024
  • The exterior of Studs' Rockefeller Center location in New York City.
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    Studs plots 10 store openings this year

    The piercing company on Friday opened its 23rd store located in New York City’s Rockefeller Center.

    By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2024
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    Vertical strawberry grower Oishii clinches $134M amid indoor farming woes

    The company’s CEO said its decision to grow artisanal fruit versus leafy greens has allowed it to avoid the financial difficulties facing others in the sector.

    By S.L. Fuller • March 4, 2024
  • This is the cover image for the podcast series "How Retailers Are Moving Beyond Coupons and Loyalty Points"
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    Sponsored by Talon.One

    [PODCAST] Redefining Incentives: How Retailers Are Moving Beyond Coupons and Loyalty Points

    Listen to this three-part podcast series, find out how incentive approaches are changing and what retail innovators are doing differently.

    By Retail Dive's studioID • Updated May 6, 2024
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    Olipop seeks best friend creator duo for expenses-paid national tour

    The brand will pay its senior soda consultants up to $40,000 to join it at various stops in the U.S. and generate creative digital content.

    By Jessica Deyo • March 1, 2024
  • Katie Ledecky, Athleta's newest member of its Power of She initiative
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    Athleta signs 5-year partnership with Katie Ledecky

    The brand added the Olympic swimmer as the newest member of its Power of She Collective and debuted the “Find your Movement” campaign.

    By Howard Ruben • March 1, 2024
  • Lovevery launches mobile app and secures $100M funding round.
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    Children’s brand Lovevery launches in Singapore

    The expansion comes about a year after the children’s toy and educational company entered Australia.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 29, 2024
  • A sign marks the location of a Warby Parker store on September 29, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Warby Parker eyes 40 new stores as it closes 2023 with revenue up 12%

    The vision brand, which operates 237 stores, still sees the opportunity for at least 900 locations, but wants its e-commerce business to return to growth.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Nutrafol launches supplement targeting acne

    Nutrafol Skin marks a category expansion and comes after the company inked a wholesale deal with Sephora.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 28, 2024
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    Supergoop taps JLo Beauty vet as next CEO

    The skin care brand named Lisa Sequino as chief executive, succeeding Amanda Baldwin, who left to head Olaplex.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 27, 2024
  • Boxes of Merrell shoes are stacked inside a store.
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    Wolverine sees 20.8% revenue slip in Q4

    The Merrell and Sweaty Betty owner is expecting further declines in the 2024 fiscal year.

    By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2024
  • A person using a razor to shave someone's lower back
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    Billie launches campaign centered around ‘unexpected reasons to shave’

    From pole dancing to tattoo prep, the campaign aims to highlight the effectiveness of the brand’s razor starter kit.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 26, 2024
  • Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy speaking during the National Retail Federation's Big Show in January 2024.
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    What 8 DTC brands are talking about in 2024

    From Glossier to On, executives shared insights into what brands are facing during the National Retail Federation’s Big Show and the ICR conference.

    By , Feb. 26, 2024
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    Waldencast taps Huda Beauty co-founder to join its new creative council

    The Milk Makeup and Obagi parent company launched the seven-person council to help it identify industry trends to meet customer needs.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 23, 2024