Saxx taps new CEO

Tom Berry is set to lead the men's underwear brand and brings forward leadership experience from companies such as The North Face.

By Dani James • Dec. 5, 2023

Wish launches small parcel delivery service

WishPost Smart Parcel will allow shippers who don't sell on the e-commerce platform to use its logistics capabilities.

By Max Garland • Dec. 5, 2023

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By Retail Dive staff

Amyris auctions off Biossance for $20M

The company also found successful bidders for three other brands, including Pipette, as it undergoes bankruptcy proceedings. 

By Dani James • Dec. 4, 2023

Brooks Running posts record 14% increase in Cyber Monday sales

Nearly half of those sales were from new customers. The athletics brand also reported an 8% year-over-year increase in online sales on Black Friday.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 4, 2023

Activewear brand Bandier seeks buyer for IP, assets

After facing headwinds, including supply chain challenges, the brand is now conducting an expedited sale process through a bankruptcy alternative.

By Dani James • Dec. 1, 2023

Little Words Project to open store in Mall of America

The brand, known for its beaded bracelets, will open its 11th store since launching in 2013.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 1, 2023

Lulus to open first retail store in years

The fashion company's space in California is 6,000 square feet and comes after the brand hosted a pop-up in the area. 

By Dani James • Nov. 30, 2023

The Backroom: What’s the deal with EBITDA?

The earnings metric is widely used despite criticism that it can cloud the true picture. What companies emphasize it, and why?

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 30, 2023

Parachute to host in-person holiday market with over 40 brands

The DTC bedding brand is welcoming companies like Our Place, Brightland, Nécessaire and Cuyana to the event in Culver City, California.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 29, 2023

Birdy Grey appoints first chief marketing officer

The direct-to-consumer bridal company tapped Tanya Hersh, a former executive with The Honest Company, for the role.

By Dani James • Nov. 29, 2023

Rothy’s appoints VP of sustainability

The footwear brand has brought on James Rogers to help develop and execute a strategic plan for the company.

By Dani James • Nov. 28, 2023

Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen announce merger

The upscale convenience store brand plans to combine with the local grocer that has a similar reputation for innovative foodservice and store designs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 28, 2023

Allbirds begins selling on Amazon

The sustainability-focused brand expands its sales channels amid a company-wide transformation effort focused on improving profitability. 

By Dani James • Nov. 27, 2023

Madhappy opens first store

The 2,800-square-foot location is in West Hollywood, California, and features an assortment of its apparel as well as an on-site cafe.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 27, 2023

Home gym company Tonal partners with Best Buy

The brand’s products can be purchased on Best Buy’s website in what the DTC company says is a “large-scale retail expansion.”

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 27, 2023

Salt Life continues brick-and-mortar expansion with Virginia store opening next month

With this new location, the apparel brand will have opened seven stores in 2023, bringing its total to 28.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 22, 2023

Wilson opens store in Mall of America

The new 2,600-square-foot store is Wilson’s eighth location since 2021 and first in the region.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 22, 2023

Men’s skin care brand Disco shuts down amid bankruptcy

The company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last week after its debt provider foreclosed on it, according to a LinkedIn post from founder Benjamin Smith.

By Dani James • Nov. 22, 2023

Kim Kardashian’s firm acquires minority stake in Truff

The investment is the first for private equity arm Skky Partners as it looks to cash in on growing demand for spicy, unique condiments.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 22, 2023

Adore Me launches sustainability accelerator

The Victoria's Secret-owned lingerie brand is working with four startups on technology to lessen the impact of manufacturing processes.

By Dani James • Nov. 21, 2023

Snoop Dogg gives up smoke for Solo Stove campaign

A viral pledge assumed to be about pot usage turns out to be a teaser for a new campaign for the DTC company. 

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 21, 2023

Rocking the boat shoe: Sperry’s search for a lifeline

Wolverine is looking to unload its 88-year-old lifestyle footwear brand, but finding the right buyer is a hard sell.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 20, 2023

Rhone opens store in Boston Seaport

The location marks the DTC apparel brand’s 15th store — and 12th opening this year — as it continues to build out its footprint.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 20, 2023

Knix launches leakproof shapewear

The intimates and apparel brand expands into the new category about a year after it was acquired by Essity.

By Dani James • Nov. 20, 2023

Odele secures private equity investment

The hair care brand snagged capital from Stride Consumer Partners, with its three co-founders retaining a majority stake.

By Dani James • Nov. 17, 2023