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  • K18 leave-in hair mask
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    Unilever to acquire K18

    The hair care brand, which was founded in 2020, takes a scientific approach to developing products.

    By Dec. 22, 2023
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    Retrieved from Wolverine Worldwide on December 21, 2023
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    Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

    In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023
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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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    Private equity firm agrees to buy Uoma Beauty assets

    MacArthur Beauty “saw an opportunity to save this brand and turn it around” after the company received a warning notice from the U.K. government.

    By Dec. 21, 2023
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    Vuori taps new chief marketing officer

    Former Levi Strauss & Co. executive Karen Riley-Grant is taking on the CMO position as Vuori sets course for massive retail expansion.

    By Dani James • Dec. 20, 2023
  • Patrick Ta eyeshadow palettes
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    Patrick Ta Beauty taps Fenty Beauty exec to lead marketing

    Jacqueline Barrett, who led consumer strategic marketing at Fenty Beauty, will oversee Patrick Ta’s strategic marketing and communications.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 20, 2023
  • Items from the Revolution Beauty x Fortnite collection
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    Revolution Beauty appoints new president of North America

    The U.K. beauty brand has hired Erin Cast, who brings several years of experience from companies such as Coty.

    By Dani James • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Amyris to sell JVN brand for $1.25M

    Windsong Global was the successful bidder. Rose and Stripes were also auctioned off as part of Amyris' bankruptcy process.

    By Dani James • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Tonal launches trade-in program for Lululemon Studio customers

    Following Lululemon’s discontinuation of Mirror, Tonal is offering product discounts, a free one-year membership and removal of the Mirror device.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 18, 2023
  • A hand holds a bundle of herbs above a fiery double-decker grill with Meati Steaks and Cutlets with grill marks on the bottom left, asparagus on the bottom right, and a frying pan of stir fry and corn
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    Aly Raisman and Chris Paul invest in Meati Foods

    The sports moguls join Derek Jeter and Rachel Ray in funding the mushroom-root plant-based company, whose goal is to become a market leader by 2025.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 18, 2023
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    MeUndies
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    MeUndies names chief revenue officer as it plans membership program revamp

    Ariel Stoddard joins the DTC brand from Fabletics where she served as general manager and oversaw expansion into new categories, like scrubs.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 15, 2023
  • Person with dark hair pulled up wearing a yellow tank top and blue-green workout pants on an black exercise bike inside her home.
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    Peloton names chief marketing officer

    Lauren Weinberg joins the fitness company from Intuit following Leslie Berland’s resignation from the role after less than a year.

    By Dec. 15, 2023
  • Interior of a Showfields store. Shelves are painted green and feature a variety of products like skateboards and beauty items. The floor is green and white checks.
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    Showfields landlord, funders voice concern over bankruptcy financing

    The retailer's Brooklyn landlord objected to its proposed DIP financing, alleging Showfields has insiders involved with the lender. Meanwhile, the CEO said the company is working on "reaching a resolution" with creditors.

    By Dani James • Dec. 15, 2023
  • Three children wearing Hanna Andersson clothes.
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    Hanna Andersson appoints chief customer officer

    Marking a new C-suite position for the children's apparel brand, Lisa Perlmutter joins after working at Brilliant Earth.

    By Dani James • Dec. 14, 2023
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    DTC brands embrace hybrid models as online growth slows: GlobalData

    Companies are expanding their distribution channels through wholesale and physical storefronts to capture shoppers post-pandemic.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Revolution Beauty CFO to exit as company reaches settlement with co-founder

    Elizabeth Lake stepped down from the board immediately and will be replaced as CFO by Neil Catto in January.

    By Dani James • Dec. 13, 2023
  • Items from M+A by Monica + Andy's maternity collection at Walmart
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    Monica and Andy launches maternity collection at Walmart

    The maternity line joins the brand’s signature baby offerings that debuted in February at select Walmart stores and online.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Youthforia appoints first VP of marketing

    Expanding the makeup brand’s executive team, Tina Shim takes on the role alongside its new vice president of sales, KC Giddings.

    By Dani James • Dec. 12, 2023
  • Interior shot of the Vuori flagship store in NYC.
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    Vuori opens second New York City store

    The Upper East Side location follows the opening of a 5,000-square-foot flagship store in SoHo in October of 2022.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 11, 2023
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    SmileDirectClub shuts down, leaving customers without support

    The DTC dental company filed for bankruptcy earlier this year hoping to undergo a going-concern transaction, but has now closed its operations.

    By Dani James • Dec. 11, 2023
  • A mall entrance to a clothing store named "Torrid."
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    Torrid Q3 net sales drop, swings to net loss

    The apparel and accessories brand updated its full-year guidance again and permanently appointed Paula Dempsey as its new CFO.

    By Dani James • Dec. 8, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: Claire’s expands into Mexico and Squishmallows collabs with H&M

    The accessories retailer opened a store in Mexico City, while the toy company, known for its plush stuffed animals, teamed up with H&M for a collection.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Chewy names new CFO

    The DTC pet supplies retailer has been looking for someone to fill the role on a permanent basis after Mario Marte stepped down from the role in July.

    By Dec. 7, 2023
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    Peloton chief marketing officer resigns

    Leslie Berland became the fitness company's marketing chief in January, but is departing at the end of the year to join Verizon's C-suite.

    By Dani James • Dec. 7, 2023
  • A mall entrance to a store named "Lovesac."
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    Lovesac Q3 net sales jump 14.3% amid store growth

    The furniture brand — which is facing an SEC investigation due to accounting errors — reported showroom net sales increased 18.9%.

    By Dani James • Dec. 6, 2023
  • Three people wearing ThirdLove swimwear
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    ThirdLove launches into swimwear

    Each new style comes in a black colorway, “the little black dress of swim,” Ra’el Cohen, the company’s co-founder and chief creative officer, told Retail Dive.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 6, 2023