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Boxed files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The company intends to sell its software business while it winds down retail operations over the next several weeks.
By Jeff Wells • April 3, 2023 -
After 15 years, Tommy John reflects on its omnichannel mindset
The undergarments brand has been profitable since it launched. CEO Tom Patterson spoke with Retail Dive about his approach to growth.
By Dani James • April 3, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
gradyreese via Getty ImagesTrendlineWhat'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.
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E-commerce deal count, value dropped in 2022: report
The industry was impacted by increased macroeconomic pressures, but PitchBook found growth opportunities in buy now, pay later and re-commerce.
By Dani James • March 31, 2023 -
Mizzen+Main signs 5 PGA players
The DTC brand is deepening its ties in the sport by bringing on Mackenzie Hughes, Sepp Straka, Austin Cook, Max McGreevy and Harrison Endycott.
By Howard Ruben • March 31, 2023 -
Sweaty Betty plans UK job cuts
The brand’s CEO will exit in June as the activewear company reorganizes under Wolverine Worldwide’s International Group.
By Caroline Jansen • March 30, 2023 -
Prose appoints first chief scientific officer
Marie Mignon was one of the hair care brand’s first employees and previously worked at L'Oréal for eight years.
By Dani James • March 30, 2023 -
The Body Shop expands refill program to include makeup
The retailer now has refill stations in half of its U.S. stores and 800 of its locations globally.
By Howard Ruben • March 29, 2023 -
Lovesac net sales up 22% in Q4 amid industry pressures
The DTC furniture brand has been strengthening its wholesale presence, opening 33 new in-store pop-ups at Costco.
By Dani James • March 29, 2023 -
Lululemon revenue surges 30% in 2022, but Mirror drags down results
The retailer took a $443 million impairment charge on the home workout business in Q4 as it pivots to an app-focused content model.
By Cara Salpini • March 29, 2023 -
E.l.f. enters the fashion space with a beauty collection for American Eagle
The blue-hued cosmetic collection — “Beauty Is In Your Jeans” — features eyeshadow, color-changing balm, a clay mask and a signature tote bag.
By Lara Ewen • March 29, 2023 -
Blue Nile to lay off 119 workers, close Seattle fulfillment center
About seven months after its acquisition by Signet Jewelers, the company will centralize services within its New York City fulfillment center.
By Dani James • March 28, 2023 -
Hailey Bieber’s skin care brand plans international expansion
Rhode, which was founded just nine months ago, will enter the Canadian market on Tuesday and will launch in the U.K. later this year.
By Howard Ruben • March 28, 2023 -
Scotch & Soda acquired by Bluestar Alliance
The fashion lifestyle brand filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands last week, and now joins a portfolio that includes Justice and Brookstone.
By Dani James • March 27, 2023 -
Refill startup Blueland reaches profitability
Four years after being founded, the home care brand is entering Target and Costco stores as it continues to grow its wholesale presence.
By Dani James • March 27, 2023 -
Torrid taps Belk veteran as chief commerical officer
Mark Mizicko, who stepped into the role on Thursday, has over 25 years of retail experience from Hot Topic, Gymboree, Gap Inc. and the Limited Brands.
By Caroline Jansen • March 27, 2023 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Eloquii partners with Gabi Fresh and ‘Bad Spaniels’ goes to the Supreme Court
The plus-size brand has a new, exclusive swimwear collection. Meanwhile, Jack Daniel’s says the parody dog toy’s bark is, in fact, as bad as its bite.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 24, 2023 -
Wellness brand Golde enters Ulta
The brand initially launched three of its products within The Wellness Shop, an initiative the beauty retailer introduced in 2021.
By Howard Ruben • March 24, 2023 -
Momofuku Goods raises $17.5M
The pantry essentials brand was spun off from Momofuku in 2020 and will use the funding to grow its product offerings in an increasingly competitive field.
By Dani James • March 23, 2023 -
Chewy plots international expansion
The online pet retailer is planning its first venture outside of the U.S. over the next few quarters, executives said Wednesday.
By Caroline Jansen • March 23, 2023 -
On signs tennis stars Iga Świątek and Ben Shelton
The DTC athletic shoe brand, which is backed by Roger Federer, is continuing to deepen its presence in the sport.
By Howard Ruben • March 23, 2023 -
Parade expands into swimwear
The collection, which uses a material made from recycled bottles, is available in sizes XS to 3XL.
By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2023 -
Scotch & Soda files for bankruptcy in Netherlands
The fashion brand has been steadily expanding its direct-to-consumer footprint globally, and only business in its home country will be impacted by the proceedings.
By Dani James • March 22, 2023 -
Nike touts ‘tremendous progress’ on inventory as sales grow 14%
Much of the retailer’s recent revenue surge has been driven by markdowns, analysts said, and inventory is still up 16% year over year.
By Cara Salpini • March 22, 2023 -
Why are DTC brands rushing to wholesale?
Emerging brands are quickly moving into retailers’ stores, but selling direct-to-consumer still offers data and consumer feedback that can’t be found on shelves.
By Dani James • March 22, 2023 -
Allbirds creates zero-carbon shoe
The DTC brand, which developed the Moonshot shoe through a regenerative wool program, is open to sharing its process with other companies.
By Dani James • March 21, 2023