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    Quip launches vitamin-enhanced mints

    The new product builds out the portfolio of the DTC oral healthcare brand, which became known for its toothbrushes.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 18, 2023
  • A person sits on a brown couch, wearing a bright blue track suit.
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    Retrieved from Stateside on August 31, 2021
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    Digital Brands Group reports Q2 net income

    The company — which boasts a portfolio including Sundry and Stateside — swung from a net loss of $10.6 million the year before. 

    By Dani James • Aug. 17, 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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    Healthcare apparel brand Figs aims to improve fulfillment efficiency

    Elevated storage costs have been a thorn in the direct-to-consumer company's side since last year.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 17, 2023
  • Dude Perfect group members wearing HeyDude shoes.
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    Heydude teams up with Dude Perfect

    The footwear brand is forming a long-term partnership with Dude Perfect — a sports-themed content group with nearly 60 million YouTube subscribers. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 17, 2023
  • A sign that reads Babylist inside the company's Beverly Hills showroom.
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    Babylist to open flagship showroom in Beverly Hills

    The 18,000 square-foot location set to open this week will serve as a product testing ground to customers looking to make a purchase.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 16, 2023
  • Multi-colored bottles and jars displayed from Function of Beauty's Pro collection at Sephora
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    Function of Beauty launches exclusive Sephora collection

    The custom hair care brand's new bond-building line will be in 300 stores in addition to the retailer's website.

    By Dani James • Aug. 16, 2023
  • Two shelves of Grove Collaborative products.
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    Grove Collaborative co-founder out as CEO

    Stuart Landesberg will exit the chief executive role Wednesday, being succeeded by former Zulily and Shopbop CEO Jeff Yurcisin.

    By Aug. 15, 2023
  • A Dormify display at The Container Store.
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    How Dormify remains relevant with Gen Z this back-to-school season

    Co-founder Amanda Zuckerman discusses how the brand is leveraging feedback from its community of ambassadors and customers.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 15, 2023
  • Parade's first swimwear collection
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    Parade acquired by Ariela & Associates International

    The DTC intimates brand has expanded its product categories over the past several months and will operate as a division of Ariela & Associates International.

    By Dani James • Aug. 15, 2023
  • Two people running in On Cloudneo shoes
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    On brand’s DTC sales grew faster than wholesale in Q2

    The brand’s direct-to-consumer channel increased 54.7% year over year to 163.5 million Swiss francs during the quarter.

    By Dani James • Aug. 15, 2023
  • Columbia rehires Canada Goose exec for chief product officer

    Woody Blackford was with Columbia for 14 years before joining rival outerwear firm Canada Goose in 2020.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 15, 2023
  • A rendering of Radio Flyer's first store located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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    Radio Flyer to open first store this fall

    The 106-year-old brand, known for its red wagons, is set to open its first store this November in the Chicago area where the company is based.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 14, 2023
  • Toms shoes are pictured in a store display.
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    Q&A

    Toms exec talks new sustainability strategies, ThredUp partnership

    Amy Smith, chief brand officer, says the company is focusing on tackling issues in “our own backyard,” such as access to mental health resources.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 14, 2023
  • A group of people wearing Rowing Blazers apparel.
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    Target partners with Rowing Blazers on its fall designer collection

    The limited-time collection features clothing, accessories, home, outdoor and pet products — and most prices are between $5 and $30.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 14, 2023
  • A person walking by a Bark sign
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    Bark revenue down 8% in Q1

    Both DTC and wholesale revenue slid in the quarter as the online pet retailer works to stabilize its cash burn and become a more nimble organization.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Wolverine Worldwide fires CEO as company reports weak Q2

    The shoe and apparel company has moved to strengthen and reorganize its brand portfolio in recent years.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Warby Parker on track to open 40 stores in 2023 as it finds continued value in brick and mortar

    The DTC eyewear brand opened 13 stores during the second quarter at a time when some digitally native companies are pulling back on physical retail.

    By Aug. 10, 2023
  • Wayfair headquarters in Boston.
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    Wayfair’s suppliers are ‘reverting to normal’: CEO

    Stock levels for many home goods vendors have reached healthy levels after peaking last year, while product introductions are at their highest in three years.

    By Aug. 10, 2023
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    Q&A

    8 questions with Daily Harvest founder and CEO Rachel Drori

    The head of the plant-based meal company discusses potential impacts of a major retail deal with Kroger.

    By Judy McGuire • Aug. 10, 2023
  • Exterior of an Allbirds store in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood
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    Allbirds beats Q2 revenue expectations

    Revenue still fell nearly 10% in the second quarter, but co-founder and CEO Joey Zwillinger touted progress on the company’s transformation plan.

    By Aug. 9, 2023
  • Two people standing with Topo Design luggage products.
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    Topo Designs taps company vet as CEO

    The outdoor apparel brand appointed the brand’s chief operating officer, Matt Williams, as its chief executive, succeeding co-founder Mark Hansen.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 9, 2023
  • Ciara is pictured with two of her children wearing the same sweatshirt.
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    Gap and LoveShackFancy collab on 76-piece collection

    The capsule combines Gap’s classic logo with the vintage-inspired aesthetic of LoveShackFancy.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Under Armour brings on new designers as it looks to improve product offerings

    Amid a pivot to athleisure, the retailer’s revenue fell 2% in the most recent quarter, due mostly to a 6% decline in wholesale.

    By Aug. 8, 2023
  • A person performs yoga on a white platform over water.
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    Vuori debuts new fabric with experiential pop-up

    BlissBlend, which is made from 75% recycled materials and molds to a customer’s shape, will be the center of an event in New York City.

    By Aug. 8, 2023
  • An Eloquii storefront at a mall
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    FullBeauty Brands looks to acquisitions to attract younger customers

    The inclusive sizing company has already bought Eloquii and Cuup this year. CEO Jim Fogarty spoke to Retail Dive about the strategy.

    By Dani James • Aug. 8, 2023