DTC: Page 26

  • The True Classic Houston storefront.
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    True Classic debuts its first owned and operated store

    The DTC brand plans to add three locations by the end of the year. The openings come after the company opened stores in partnership with Leap.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 3, 2023
  • A white and black colored Figs storefront in LA with mannequins in scrubs.
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    Figs opens first brick-and-mortar store

    The DTC healthcare apparel brand opened an LA shop, announced plans for a second location in Philadelphia and raised its full-year outlook.

    By Dani James • Nov. 3, 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
  • Various products from CosRx's "The RX" line.
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    CosRx acquired after Amorepacific takes controlling stake

    The beauty brand will be integrated as a subsidiary of Amorepacific, which also houses brands like Laneige, Sulwhasoo and Innisfree.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Peloton Q1 total revenue drops, expects muted holiday season

    The fitness company's net loss during the quarter improved 61% and the brand reinstated full-year guidance. 

    By Dani James • Nov. 2, 2023
  • Exterior of Wayfair's headquarters in Boston
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    Wayfair’s Q3 revenue up 3.7% after 9 consecutive quarters of declines

    The online retailer also narrowed its loss in the quarter. But the company has a ways to go to recover from the sharp decline in demand in the category.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
  • Kim Kardashian standing next to an NBA podium holding a basketball.
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    Skims named official underwear partner of the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball

    The partnership comes on the heels of the Kim Kardashian-founded brand announcing last week that it was entering the men’s category.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 1, 2023
  • Canada Goose storefront in Las Vegas.
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    Canada Goose taps new CFO, lowers full-year outlook

    The luxury apparel brand saw direct-to-consumer revenue in Q2 increase 15% year over year as it focused more on the channel. 

    By Dani James • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Lush
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    Lush launches wholesale partnership with Ulta Beauty

    The brand is selling a range of exclusive products available only on the beauty retailer’s website.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
  • The Sorel logo is seen reflected in a window, which shows the skyline of New York City.
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    Columbia reports $986M in Q3 sales, lowers full-year guidance

    The company’s namesake brand led sales, while its prAna brand is undergoing a “reset.”

    By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 31, 2023
  • Actor David Dastmalchian wearing a black suit posing on a black and metal casket
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    Courtesy of Titan Casket
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    The tricky business of direct-to-consumer caskets

    Brands such as Titan Casket are trying to disrupt an industry dominated by legacy manufacturers who sell through funeral homes. Could updates to a key federal rule help encourage competition and better inform consumers?

    By Dani James • Oct. 31, 2023
  • A Skinny Confidential shopping bag.
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    The Skinny Confidential lands in Nordstrom

    The move marks the first nationwide retail partnership for the company’s beauty brand, which launched in 2021.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2023
  • A person wearing Rhone's commuter shirt.
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    L Catterton sells stake in men’s apparel brand Rhone

    The brand closed on a round of financing through a special purpose vehicle fund that allowed it to buy out the private equity firm’s minority stake.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2023
  • Christina Tosi
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    Q&A

    Milk Bar chef and CEO Christina Tosi talks growth, the future and her favorite part of each week

    The New York-based tycoon talks about how she stays true to her sweet tooth while managing a growing business portfolio and staff.

    By Judy McGuire • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Skechers’ DTC sales up 23.8% in Q3

    The company said it was a “difficult year” for wholesale — which saw sales decline 1.4% in Q3 — and hopes next year may offer growth for the segment.

    By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 27, 2023
  • The interior of the On store in Miami.
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    On opens Miami store as it looks to expand brick-and-mortar presence

    The Swiss athletics brand aims to increase the pace of owned store growth, planning to open 20 to 25 stores per year.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 27, 2023
  • A Hoka storefront in Los Angeles
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    Hoka Q2 sales increase driven by DTC

    Parent company Deckers intends to divest Sanuk and teased the launch of a new footwear brand during a call with analysts.

    By Dani James • Oct. 27, 2023
  • De'Aaron Fox and Steph Curry work out in a gymnasium.
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    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: ‘Ted Lasso’ teams with Barbie and Curry Brand signs its first signature athlete

    Mattel announced a new collection based on the hit TV show, while Under Armour and Steph Curry brought on De’Aaron Fox as a brand ambassador.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 27, 2023
  • A group of people sitting around a Solo Stove fire pit.
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    Courtesy of Solo Brands
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    Solo Brands CFO to exit

    Somer Webb will step down on Dec. 10 and be replaced in the interim by Andrea Tarbox as the company begins a search for a successor.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
  • Display of black, blue and orange Dollar SHave CLub products, including shaving razors
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    Unilever to sell Dollar Shave Club

    Private equity firm Nexus Capital Management will acquire the brand, though Unilever will keep a minority shareholder stake. 

    By Dani James • Oct. 26, 2023
  • NBA players Julius Randle, left, and Terance Mann, right are shown in this composite image. Randle and Mann recently signed on as Skechers brand ambassadors as the shoe and apparel company looks to ma
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    Skechers signs Julius Randle and Terance Mann in basketball debut

    The footwear brand is moving deeper into team sports just months after announcing its first soccer cleat.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Our Place launches at Target

    The DTC cookware brand has launched in 650 of the mass merchant’s stores as well as on its website.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 25, 2023
  • Rendering of a Spanx pop-up shop featuring black clothing and bright red curvy displays
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    Spanx launches first pop-up series

    The apparel and shapewear company will host experiential events in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Miami.

    By Dani James • Oct. 25, 2023
  • Celebrity Kim Kardashian poses behind a bright blue Skims retail product display
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    Kim Kardashian’s Skims launches into men’s

    Skims Mens debuts exclusively on the brand’s website on Thursday and will include T-shirts, tanks, boxers and briefs.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
  • Display of various Hello Bello products in packages and bottles on a yellow background
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    Hello Bello files for bankruptcy amid supply chain setbacks

    The baby care company — founded by celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard — has agreed to a stalking horse bid from private equity firm Hildred Capital Management.

    By Dani James • Oct. 24, 2023
  • White and brown supplement and skin care bottles from Modere.
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    Modere appoints CIO

    Guy Thier brings over 25 years of experience to the lifestyle and wellness company.

    By Dani James • Oct. 23, 2023