DTC: Page 36


  • Two models wearing black athletic clothing stretch while wearing colorful sneakers
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    Expanding its store footprint, On opens store in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood

    The New York store marks the DTC running brand’s fourth store in the U.S. and 23rd store globally.

    By Howard Ruben • Updated July 5, 2023
  • Nike's first Nike Rise concept store in Guangzhou, China
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    Nike breaks $50B in revenue as it warms back up to wholesale

    CEO John Donahoe said recent shifts back into DSW and Macy’s were “simply an extension” of the retailer’s existing strategy.

    By June 30, 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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    Too Faced, Smashbox undergo layoffs

    The makeup brands — which are both owned by Estée Lauder — will lay off select employees in California effective Aug. 15.

    By Dani James • June 30, 2023
  • Alex and Ani closes 20 stores

    Seven of the jewelry company’s stores will remain open as it continues to explore options that support its updated business model.

    By Dani James • June 29, 2023
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    Prose debuts custom skin care line

    The direct-to-consumer beauty brand is using artificial intelligence to create custom cleanser, serum and moisturizer formulations for customers.

    By Dani James • June 29, 2023
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    Fenty Beauty launches product creation experience on Roblox

    Users can customize the ingredients and shade name of the beauty brand’s lip luminizer, with a chance for the product to be produced physically.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 29, 2023
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    Jilted by Constellation Brands, aperitif maker Haus finds new life after acquisition

    The Naked Market bought the low-alcohol aperitifs maker for an undisclosed amount and is re-launching it online. The brand shut down last year after a $10 million funding round fell through.

    By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2023
  • A person wearing a Reformation dress
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    Reformation opens SoHo flagship

    The store marks the DTC apparel brand’s 39th location globally and fourth in New York.

    By Howard Ruben • Updated June 28, 2023
  • Revolution Beauty cosmetic products
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    Boohoo states Revolution Beauty board behaved ‘inappropriately,’ pushes for general meeting

    The fashion retailer’s request comes one day after Revolution Beauty reappointed several board directors against Boohoo’s interests.

    By Dani James • June 28, 2023
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    Heyday names new CEO

    The skin care services brand appointed Levain veteran Andy Taylor as its chief executive, replacing co-founder Adam Ross.

    By June 27, 2023
  • Green skincare bottles from Biossance displayed on wooden table
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    JVN, Biossance owner enacts layoffs as CEO resigns

    After 16 years, John Melo has left the beauty and technology company Amyris as it implements a strategic transformation plan to reduce costs.

    By Dani James • June 27, 2023
  • A display of grey Allbirds Moonshot shoes with colorful flowers
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    Allbirds debuts zero-carbon shoe design, open-source toolkit

    The Moonshot shoe aims to show that sustainability and profit can coexist, Vice President of Innovation and Sustainability Jad Finck told Retail Dive.

    By Dani James • June 27, 2023
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    Il Makiage, SpoiledChild owner files IPO

    Oddity said it plans to launch brands on a regular cadence and revealed in a filing that it has generated a net income since at least 2020.

    By Dani James • June 26, 2023
  • A display of Manscaped products
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    Manscaped launches in Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank

    The DTC grooming brand partnered with Tailored Brands to land its products in nearly 500 stores and on the retailers’ websites.

    By Howard Ruben • June 26, 2023
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    Sponsored by Nebulab

    How a membership model can drive customer loyalty and engagement for e-commerce brands

    Consumers fell in love with digital subscriptions during the pandemic. With no place to go and retail stores and restaurants closed, shoppers subscribed to a plethora of services from dog food and cleaning supplies to meal prep kits and vitamins.

    June 26, 2023
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    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: Walmart+ launches summer sale, Hasbro brings back Furby

    The mass merchant joins other retailers announcing deal events around Prime Day, while the ’90s-era toy makes its return for its 25th anniversary.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 23, 2023
  • Savage x Fenty store opening in Las Vegas.
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    Savage x Fenty appoints new CEO

    The direct-to-consumer lingerie brand, founded by music star Rihanna, has been steadily expanding its store footprint.

    By Dani James • June 23, 2023
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    Leap raises $15M in fresh capital

    The company, which helps DTC brands enter brick and mortar, will use the funds to enhance platform capabilities and accelerate its path to profitability.

    By Howard Ruben • June 23, 2023
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    Faherty launches resale program

    In partnership with Archive, the DTC apparel brand launched Second Wave to allow customers to buy and sell secondhand goods from the company.

    By June 22, 2023
  • Exterior of a Gymshark storefront
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    Gymshark chief commercial officer exits

    Niran Chana worked at the direct-to-consumer athletics brand for about eight years, first starting as a customer service manager.

    By Dani James • June 22, 2023
  • Four sneakers in various colorways are displayed from the Vuori Clae collaboration
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    Vuori launches footwear line with Clae

    The DTC activewear brand released the gender-neutral capsule on Tuesday, about two months after naming four new C-suite executives.

    By Dani James • June 21, 2023
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    Stationery brand Papier launches at Anthropologie

    The move marks the first U.S. wholesale partnership for the London-based DTC brand.

    By Howard Ruben • June 21, 2023
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    DTC wellness brand Apothékary rebrands

    The effort includes new sustainable packaging, revamped customer experience models and a refreshed logo and website.

    By Howard Ruben • June 21, 2023
  • Display of a striped green Ruggable x Monica Ahanonu rug under a bed
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    Ruggable to open first international facility

    The direct-to-consumer brand is opening a plant in the U.K. and plans to launch in France in the near term.

    By Dani James • June 20, 2023
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    Chewy opens automated fulfillment center in Tennessee

    The Nashville facility marks the pet retailer's fourth automated fulfillment center, part of a push to cut shipping costs.

    By Kelly Stroh • June 20, 2023