The Inkey List appoints new CEO

Stephanie Davis Michelman takes on the chief executive position, while co-founders Colette Laxton and Mark Curry maintain active roles.

By Dani James • May 1, 2023

Skims opens shop inside Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York flagship

The Kim Kardashian-founded intimates brand plans to open inside other Saks locations in Boston, Houston and Bal Harbour, Florida, throughout the quarter.

By Howard Ruben • May 1, 2023

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Glossier founder Emily Weiss to leave Allbirds board

Weiss, who has been on the board since late 2020, is not standing for reelection at the brand’s annual stockholders meeting in June.

By Cara Salpini • April 28, 2023

Arc’teryx opens third Chicago-area store

The store, located in Oakbrook Center, marks the outdoor retailer’s 28th location in the U.S. and features its first ReBIRD service center in the city.

By Howard Ruben • April 28, 2023

Vera Bradley replaces CFO, plans more job cuts

The company is planning to cut as many as two dozen jobs as part of a corporate restructuring initiative targeting $12 million in incremental cost reductions.

By Alexei Alexis • April 28, 2023

Helen of Troy CEO to retire as company handles declining sales

The parent company of Hydro Flask and Osprey saw net sales decrease in the fourth quarter and expects continued economic pressure on consumers. 

By Dani James • April 27, 2023

Crocs raises full-year guidance as HeyDude doubles revenue

The company is investing in the smaller brand's growth by expanding its distribution capabilities and wholesale partners.

By Nate Delesline III • April 27, 2023

The Backroom: Why is Walmart selling off so many DTC brands?

The retailer bought, and sold off, several digital natives including Bonobos and Eloquii. The team discusses what this signals about the company's game plan.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 27, 2023

Maternity brand Hatch collaborates with Free People’s FP Movement

The collection features design elements catered to mothers, such as high-side slits for growing stomachs and necklines meant for breastfeeding.

By Dani James • April 26, 2023

Azazie expands into bags, footwear

Customer feedback drove the DTC bridal brand's decision to move into different categories, Chief Marketing Officer Ranu Coleman told Retail Dive.

By Howard Ruben • April 26, 2023

How Pattern Brands is using acquisitions to accelerate its brick-and-mortar plans

The company’s Poketo brand, which it acquired last year, recently opened a store in Santa Monica, California.

By Caroline Jansen • April 26, 2023

Canada Goose names first chief digital officer in quest for DTC sales

The company added a chief transformation officer and promoted an executive to lead global stores as it looks to grow its footprint.

By Cara Salpini • April 25, 2023

Away expands footprint with new store in California

The store marks the direct-to-consumer luggage brand's first opening since 2021, with additional locations planned for 2023.

By Dani James • April 25, 2023

Authentic Brands Group strikes deal to acquire Vince’s intellectual property

Vince Holding Corp. hopes the deal will help it strengthen its balance sheet and expand internationally.

By Laurel Deppen • April 25, 2023

Ōura partners with Best Buy

The wearable technology company’s smart rings will be available at 850 of the retailer’s stores nationwide and online.

By Dani James • April 24, 2023

Beyond Yoga continues retail expansion with 2 Los Angeles stores

The activewear brand, which Levi’s acquired in 2021, is leaning on physical retail to help it become a $1 billion company.

By Howard Ruben • April 24, 2023

Lizzo’s Yitty enters resale with ThredUp

The inclusive shapewear label is a sister brand to Fabletics, which started working with ThredUp in July 2021.

By Dani James • April 21, 2023

Plus brand Eloquii the latest to leave Walmart’s DTC portfolio

Plus-size specialist FullBeauty Brands is buying the cult favorite for an undisclosed amount, and the label's founder is staying on.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2023

FitFlop opens first US store

The U.K.-based footwear brand, which recently secured $30 million, has turned to New York City’s SoHo neighborhood for its first U.S. location.

By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2023

Lululemon debuts plant-based nylon shirts

Made in collaboration with sustainable materials company Geno, the products have the same lightweight feel as its other apparel, the company said.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2023

A.k.a. Brands receives delisting warning from NYSE

The company — which owns Princess Polly — said it might use a reverse stock split to resolve the issue and projects net sales of $120 million in Q1.

By Dani James • April 20, 2023

Digital Brands Group revenue declines in fourth quarter

The company is in technical default on certain debts, but CEO Hil Davis says the business is “different now than it was in 2022.”

By Dani James • April 20, 2023

Avocado Green Mattress enters wholesale

The direct-to-consumer mattress brand is now sold at nine Living Spaces stores in California as the company seeks out more wholesale partners. 

By Dani James • April 19, 2023

Vuori names 4 C-suite executives

Among the appointments are Hugh Garrity, a former Yeti exec, as COO and Libby Stockstill, a Vans veteran, as general counsel and corporate secretary.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 19, 2023

Revolution Beauty launches at Walmart

The skincare and cosmetic brand debuted an exclusive $5-and-under collection at the mass merchant dubbed Relove by Revolution.

By Howard Ruben • April 19, 2023