DTC: Page 43


  • Boxed
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Boxed
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Several colorful pairs of underwear next to a pool
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Tommy John
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Shot of a young woman relaxing on the sofa and using a credit card with a digital tablet Explore the Trendline
    Image attribution tooltip
    gradyreese via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    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
  • A person holds a mobile phone with a screen that has a vest on it.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Anchiy via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Mackenzie Hughes and Sepp Straka sign with Mizzen+Main
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Mizzen+Main
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Wolverine World Wide acquires fitness brand Sweaty Betty.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Business Wire
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 March 30, 2023
  • Dark brown and pastel colored hair care bottles
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Prose
    Image attribution tooltip

    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's refillable lipsticks
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of The Body Shop
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Woman sitting on bean bag
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Lovesac
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 storefront.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Kaarin Vembar/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 March 29, 2023
  • Blue-tinted lip balm, eyeshadow palette, and clay mask tube sit on a denim background
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Elf
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Glass display with diamond rings and bands inside
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Blue Nile
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A collection of Rhode skin care products
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Rhode
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A Scotch & Soda storefront in Berlin
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Scotch & Soda
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Person smiling wiht brown hair next to two young children and cleaning bottles
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Blueland
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Exterior of a Torrid store in Chicago
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daniel Boczarski via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 March 27, 2023
  • Three people in bathing suits that are brightly colored stand in a pool of water.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Eloquii
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    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
  • Golde's Calm product
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Golde
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A clear soy sauce bottle with brown sauce on a table surrounded by food and plates
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Momofuku Goods
    Image attribution tooltip

    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, fulfillment center
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Chewy
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 March 23, 2023
  • On signs Iga Świątek
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of On
    Image attribution tooltip

    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's first swimwear collection
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Parade
    Image attribution tooltip

    Parade expands into swimwear

    The collection, which uses a material made from recycled bottles, is available in sizes XS to 3XL.

    By March 22, 2023
  • A Scotch & Soda storefront in New York City
    Image attribution tooltip
    Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A Nike storefront at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles, California.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 March 22, 2023
  • Three boxes of Fishwife products on a table with tomatoes
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Fishwife
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • White high top sneaker with a yellow label
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Allbirds
    Image attribution tooltip

    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