Kristen Bell’s CBD skincare brand to shut down

Happy Dance’s parent company, Cronos Group, has been exiting wholesale in its U.S. segment, which includes prestige brand Lord Jones.

By Dani James • Jan. 25, 2023

Former Kind execs launch incubation and investment firm Camino Partners

The entity represents a new name and mission for Daniel Lubetzky’s Equilibra Partners Management, with a goal of helping startups on their journey.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 25, 2023

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Serta Simmons files for Chapter 11

The company, whose holdings include DTC brand Tuft & Needle, is also suing to uphold the terms of a 2020 loan that it calls “critical.”

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2023

Purple rejects takeover bid

Coliseum Capital Management sent the brand an unsolicited proposal in September to acquire its remaining common stock for $4.35 a share.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 24, 2023

Savage X Fenty launches pop-up shop ahead of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance

The Los Angeles pop-up will showcase a limited edition Game Day collection, featuring hoodies, sweatpants, varsity jerseys and more.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2023

Prestige brand Makeup by Mario raises $40M

Founded by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, the brand joins a list of companies that have snagged funding amid a downturn in VC-backed capital.

By Dani James • Jan. 24, 2023

Bottleneck at LA distribution center eats away at Dr. Martens earnings

The footwear retailer found itself overwhelmed with inventory after orders arrived earlier than anticipated.

By Max Garland • Jan. 24, 2023

Away taps former Foxtrot exec as chief marketing officer

As the travel brand sees increased interest in travel from consumers, Carla Dunham brings marketing experience from Foxtrot and Equinox.

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2023

Thirteen Lune raises $8M in seed round

The company said that the investment puts it on track to reach profitability this year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2023

Levi Strauss hires Nordstrom vet as chief digital officer

Jason Gowans, who will report to Michelle Gass, will help grow the company’s direct-to-consumer business.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2023

Hatch gains operational control over Destination Maternity, A Pea in the Pod, others

Marquee Brands has taken a minority stake in the newly-formed Hatch Collective, led by Hatch CEO and founder Ariane Goldman.

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2023

8 DTC retail trends to watch in 2023

With macroeconomic challenges from 2022 seeping into the new year, brands are balancing out their store count, pushing for profitability and more.

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2023

Wayfair lays off nearly 2K employees

The staff reductions, representing 10% of the company’s global workforce, mark the second round of layoffs at the retailer in less than six months.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 20, 2023

Sephora adds Nutrafol, Proven to its lineup

The beauty retailer is continuing to seek out popular DTC brands to sell online and in stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2023

Peloton appoints chief marketing officer

Leslie Berland most recently held the CMO role at Twitter and brings about a decade of experience from American Express. 

By Dani James • Jan. 18, 2023

Purple taps Sephora vet as chief of owned retail

Scott Kerby, who also previously held roles at Old Navy, Bath & Body Works, L Brands and American Eagle, reports to CEO Rob DeMartini.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 18, 2023

Swiss brand On is profitable and growing. It also has a deep wholesale presence.

Co-CEOs Marc Maurer and Martin Hoffmann talk through the brand’s approach to scale, new store openings and why wholesale works.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 13, 2023

Glossier reformulates iconic product, leaving customers wondering why

The DTC beauty brand announced it is releasing a vegan version of its Balm Dotcom, which was met with strong customer reactions online.

By Dani James • Jan. 13, 2023

Morphe parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Forma Brands — which also operates Playa Beauty and Jaclyn Cosmetics — has entered a proposed $33 million acquisition deal with lenders. 

By Dani James • Jan. 12, 2023

P&G acquires haircare brand Mielle Organics

The textured hair brand — founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife duo Monique and Melvin Rodriguez — said it has no plans to change existing formulas. 

By Dani James • Jan. 12, 2023

Purple CEO: ‘It’s time for the brand to mature’

Quirky marketing helped the mattress brand get its start, but now Rob DeMartini wants it to look a lot more like a traditional mattress seller.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 11, 2023

Thinx releases affordable line on its website

The menstrual care brand aims to expand access to its Thinx for All collection, which is already available in retailers like Walmart and CVS.

By Dani James • Jan. 11, 2023

Why some digital natives are always tweaking their models

Shaking up a business can be a sign of innovation, or trouble. For DTC brands, the best move may be found in retail’s oldest playbook.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2023

Lululemon’s stock drops after margin warning

The athletics company raised its revenue expectations for the quarter, but it has a lot of inventory to clear through after the holidays.

By Dani James • Jan. 9, 2023

Morphe closes US stores to focus on wholesale, e-commerce

The makeup brand said on Twitter that it would still be selling online and at select retail partners as it shifts strategic priorities. 

By Dani James • Jan. 6, 2023