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    Bread Beauty Supply closes on seed funding round

    With a multimillion-dollar investment led by Fearless Fund, the hair care brand hopes to expand its distribution channels and product assortment.

    By Dani James • July 17, 2023
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    British apparel brand Arne expands to the US

    The brand has already launched its U.S. website and plans to open brick-and-mortar stores in Los Angeles and New York.

    By Howard Ruben • July 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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    Rag & Bone co-founder Marcus Wainwright steps down as chief brand officer

    Creative duties will be handed to Jennie McCormick for womenswear, footwear and accessories, and Kyle Sweeney for menswear and merchandising.

    By Lara Ewen • July 17, 2023
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    Lululemon lays off 100 amid Lululemon Studio integration

    Since acquiring Mirror for $500 million in 2020, the athletics brand has slowly shifted its strategy away from hardware to app-based workout content.

    By Dani James • July 14, 2023
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    Madison Reed hires chief revenue officer

    The hair color company and salon owner has brought on Angela Jaskolski, who has previous experience at Aveda and the Regis Corporation.

    By Howard Ruben • July 14, 2023
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    Foundry acquires men’s personal care brand Blu Atlas

    The digital brands platform paid an undisclosed eight-figure sum for the business, adding to its growing portfolio of men's focused companies.

    By Dani James • July 13, 2023
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    Lo Bosworth’s Love Wellness expands retail footprint with Walmart

    Building out its wholesale network, the vitamin and supplements brand launched in more than 1,600 of the mass merchant’s stores nationwide.

    By Howard Ruben • July 12, 2023
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    The Laundress relaunches following recalls

    The premium laundry care brand released a collection of products with new formulas, including a stain remover and detergent.

    By Dani James • July 12, 2023
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    Meati’s wide-scale retail launch is here with Dots distribution deal

    The brand’s addition to Dot Foods’ catalog is not just a big win for Meati — it’s a sign that alternative proteins are moving into their next phase of ubiquity. 

    By Rose Palazzolo • July 12, 2023
  • A display of Il Makiage makeup bottles in clear glass with black lids
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    Il Makiage parent company aims for $1.7B valuation in IPO

    Oddity formally launched its initial public offering on Monday, and expects net proceeds to reach about $41 million.

    By Dani James • July 11, 2023
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    US e-commerce sales to exceed $1.1 trillion in 2023: report

    FTI Consulting predicts that the rate of online sales growth will slow to 10% or less over the next few years.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 11, 2023
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    Hydro Flask owner beats Q1 expectations despite sales decline

    Helen of Troy — which also owns brands such as Osprey and Drybar — said consumers are increasingly more interested in tumblers than bottles.

    By Dani James • July 10, 2023
  • A joint Lunya and Lahgo storefront on Melrose Place in Los Angeles, California.
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    How Lunya’s bet on brick and mortar contributed to its bankruptcy

    The direct-to-consumer brand flourished — and expanded — during the pandemic. But for the last year, it's been losing $135,000 a month on stores.

    By Dani James • July 10, 2023
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    Monos opens first store

    The DTC luggage brand opened a location in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the company is headquartered.

    By Howard Ruben • July 10, 2023
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    Sponsored by Nebulab

    How DTC brands can stand apart with high-value content and educational offerings

    The key element for success is understanding the customer. Do they want to be inspired with aspirational editorial content, or do they need more nuts-and-bolts educational offerings? Either is fine, but the secret is figuring out which will resonate more with the customer.

    July 10, 2023
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    Digital Brands Group receives Nasdaq delisting warning

    The DTC company was notified it is out of compliance with a minimum share price requirement and would not receive a 180-day grace period.

    By Dani James • July 7, 2023
  • A store display with a red Levi's sign includes jeans in various shades of blue, folded on shelves and hanging on racks.
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    Levi’s slashes guidance as lower-income consumers grow more price sensitive

    While demand for denim remains strong, financial pressures on some households led to declines in the U.S., the brand’s largest market.

    By July 7, 2023
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    Rails plans store in Washington, DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

    The apparel brand in October will open the store along the neighborhood’s popular M Street, marking its ninth store globally.

    By Howard Ruben • July 7, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: Snoop Doggie Doggs adds wholesale partners as the FTC takes on sponsored posts

    The celebrity pet brand can now be found at retailers like Kohl’s and Petco, while the FTC is cracking down on deceptive endorsements and reviews.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 7, 2023
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    Care/of launches on Amazon

    The DTC vitamin and supplement brand is steadily adding to its roster of wholesale partners, having teamed up with Sam’s Club in April.

    By Howard Ruben • July 6, 2023
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    Serta Simmons plans to refresh the majority of its products as it exits bankruptcy

    As part of a turnaround strategy, the bedding manufacturer will also invest in marketing and supply chain initiatives.

    By Nate Delesline III • July 6, 2023
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    Canada Goose debuts first sneaker

    The luxury direct-to-consumer brand is steadily expanding its product offerings, with the new Glacier Trail sneaker priced at a minimum of $450.

    By Dani James • July 6, 2023
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    Hair care brand Ceremonia opens flagship store

    The brand, which was founded by Babba Rivera, raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Sandbridge Capital in April. 

    By Dani James • July 5, 2023
  • A black "Lululemon" sign features the red and white brand logo and white lettering, hanging in front of a leafy tree.
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    Lululemon to sell clothes, accessories via Zalando

    The retailer has plotted its European expansion as part of its growth plan to reach $12.5 billion in revenue. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 5, 2023
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    ‘A new TreeHouse’: Private label giant builds for success by thinking small, CEO says

    Steve Oakland said the snacks and beverages manufacturer has become more focused to better address the needs of retailers like Walmart and Amazon.

    By Christopher Doering • July 5, 2023