DTC: Page 33


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    Steve Madden revenue drops again in Q2

    The fashion firm’s long-term growth strategy includes more DTC business and expanded offerings in handbags and apparel.

    By Lara Ewen • Aug. 7, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: Ulta CEO joins Best Buy’s board, while Petco plans for Halloween

    Dave Kimbell comes in with deep specialty retail experience. Meanwhile, the pet retailer has already released a collection for the upcoming holiday.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 4, 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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    Arc’teryx opens New York City store at Brookfield Place

    The store is the Canadian-based outdoor retailer’s fourth location in the city and adds to the brand’s growing brick-and-mortar presence.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 4, 2023
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    UpWest to open 3 new stores

    The DTC brand’s brick-and-mortar locations are attracting new customers and digital sales in surrounding ZIP codes, according to executives. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Tupperware announces debt restructuring

    Following months of operational turmoil at the company, Tupperware said the new agreement improves its financial position.

    By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Aurate partners with Macy’s, Helzberg Diamonds

    The digitally native jewelry brand is entering wholesale after closing its own stores. CEO Sophie Kahn spoke to Retail Dive about its strategy. 

    By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Wayfair narrows losses in Q2

    The online home goods retailer has been executing on a plan intended to help it return to profitability. But it’s facing increased competition in the sector.

    By Aug. 3, 2023
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    Happy Socks refreshes brand with new look

    The visual refresh includes a new logo, icon, updated website and the redesign of its New York City flagship store. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Canada Goose DTC revenue jumps 60% in Q1

    The luxury apparel brand reported that direct-to-consumer growth was driven by brick-and-mortar sales.

    By Dani James • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Columbia names president of prAna brand, cuts full-year guidance

    Tricia Shumavon is stepping into the role in September after stints at Adidas, Nike and Gap. The move is intended to reposition the brand for growth.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 2, 2023
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    E.l.f. Beauty net sales, income skyrocket in Q1

    The cosmetics company said its focus on value pricing and product franchises helped drive performance during the quarter. 

    By Dani James • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Fragrance brand Snif enters brick and mortar through Ulta partnership

    The DTC brand’s products will be available at 525 of the beauty retailer’s stores as well as on its website.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Skechers and Snoop Dogg collaborate on sneaker line as part of multi-year partnership

    The line includes nine sneakers and the footwear giant plans to launch two other capsules with the rapper in the coming weeks.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Kao to acquire Bondi Sands

    The Australian sun product brand is available in over 32 countries and hopes to expand further through the deal.

    By Dani James • Aug. 1, 2023
  • Man runs with Brooks Running shoes with arrows and captions pointing out where Brooks Running Materials were sourced.
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    How Brooks Running is deepening its supply chain visibility

    The sports apparel retailer implemented traceability platform TrusTrace as the company works toward its responsible sourcing goals.

    By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 1, 2023
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    ThirdLove launches on Amazon

    The DTC intimates brand said the partnership was in part to provide customers with the speed and convenience Amazon offers.

    By July 31, 2023
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    SharkNinja starts trading on NYSE

    The consumer products and technology company generated $3.7 billion in net sales during 2022 and trades under the ticker symbol “SN.”

    By Dani James • July 31, 2023
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    Skechers logs record sales again in Q2 despite wholesale challenges

    Executives pointed to strong performance of direct-to-consumer sales, particularly at retail locations.

    By Laurel Deppen • July 31, 2023
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    Hoka hits quarterly sales record, tops $420M

    The athletic footwear brand lifted Deckers’ first-quarter earnings, with the company raising its full-year sales outlook.

    By Dani James • July 28, 2023
  • A person slices a Meati Crispy Cutlet on a white cutting board that sits on a coral-colored counter.
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    Eat Meati expands footprint with Whole Foods launch

    The mushroom root-based meat alternative continues to scale its fully vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities to support its rapid growth in both retail and food service locations.

    By Elizabeth Flood • July 28, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: REI expands travel offerings and Amazon, iRobot modify merger price

    The outdoors retailer is expanding rentals, day tours and multiday adventures, while the e-commerce giant and iRobot amended the terms of their agreement. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 28, 2023
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    Hairstory fills out its C-suite

    Over the past several months, the DTC hair care brand has named a new CEO, chief marketing officer, vice president of sales and design director.

    By Howard Ruben • July 28, 2023
  • A group of Yeezy shoe products on a beige background.
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    Adidas to release more Yeezy inventory in August, including through wholesale partners

    The decision comes just a few days after the athletics retailer raised its guidance, citing the “positive impact” of the first Yeezy sale.

    By July 28, 2023
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    Crocs reaches over $1B in quarterly revenue

    The footwear company saw direct-to-consumer revenue increase 26% in Q2. However, Crocs lowered its full-year revenue expectations for HeyDude.

    By Dani James • July 27, 2023
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    Podcast

    The Backroom: Jason Del Rey and ‘Winner Sells All’

    One of the most prolific journalists covering the retail industry leverages his deep sourcing for an in-depth book about Amazon versus Walmart.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 27, 2023