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DTC marketplace Heyday buys personal care startup ZitSticka
The marketplace has raised $800 million so far to fuel its acquisition and brand growth goals.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Deep DiveLululemon didn’t change activewear, it changed apparel
The Canadian brand introduced retail to athleisure. Now Brooks Brothers sells stretch dress shirts and Levi’s owns a yoga business.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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TrendlineWhat'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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Peloton co-founders raise $25M for new custom rug startup
John Foley, Hisao Kushi and Yony Feng hope to disrupt the industry with custom-cut rugs that aren’t bogged down by supply chain chaos.
By Dani James • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Canada Goose to open new permanent, pop-up stores
The retailer wants to demonstrate its products in extreme temperatures and showcase art from Inuit artists.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: DSW bets on shoe repair and Under Armour finally addresses athleisure
Shoppers can drop off their worn shoes at the footwear retailer’s stores. And the athletics brand is broadening its assortment.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Rothy’s taps Old Navy CMO for chief marketer role as it builds out C-suite
Jamie Gersch will take on the position while another Gap Inc. veteran, Heather Archibald, joins as chief product and merchandising officer.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Glossier opens new stores in Philadelphia, Brooklyn
In 2022 alone, the brand has replaced its founder and former CEO, established a relationship with Sephora and cut its employee headcount twice.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Peloton Q1 revenue misses expectations as CEO says ‘the ship is turning’
While the fitness brand reported a drop in operating expenses, revenue fell 23% year over year and it expects challenges during the holiday season.
By Dani James • Nov. 3, 2022 -
Wayfair lost 1M customers in Q3 as revenues fell 9%
The online retailer continues to lose share as it sinks deeper into the red, with its operating losses for the year already surpassing $1 billion.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Floyd opens LA showroom in partnership with Morrow Soft Goods
The location is Floyd’s only in-person retail experience at the moment and marks the brand’s first expansion to the West Coast.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Away CFO steps into president role
The direct-to-consumer luggage company didn’t say who would replace Catherine Dunleavy as financial chief.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Walmart, Popable offer short-term store leases to small businesses
Brands can sign up for leases ranging from one month to a year, and they also have the option of entering into a longer-term contract.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Victoria's Secret & Co.
Victoria’s Secret will acquire DTC lingerie company Adore Me for $400M
The direct-to-consumer brand is one of many in the space that have challenged the intimates giant thanks to its inclusive sizing and fit technology.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Expanding its CarePlus offering, Chewy partners with insurance company Lemonade
The online pet retailer’s latest partnership builds on its growing list of health services for animals.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Courtesy of Purple
Purple hires new chief marketer
Keira Krausz starts the position on Nov. 1, replacing Patrice Varni who is leaving the DTC company after a little more than a year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2022 -
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Caraway strikes deal to sell in 350 Target stores
The direct-to-consumer kitchen brand already sells through Target’s website.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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Bonobos appoints new CEO
John Hutchison held leadership positions at The North Face, Nike and TRX. He fills the role Micky Onvural exited in January.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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Vuori opens flagship store in NYC
The SoHo store is the activewear brand’s largest location, and comes on the heels of its first store in London.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 14, 2022 -
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Burrow expands to Canada
The DTC furniture brand will ship products to customers from its Toronto-area warehouse.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2022 -
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Does Nike need Foot Locker back in the game?
The brand downsized its relationship with the shoe retailer as it chased DTC sales. Now it faces an inventory glut of epic proportions.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2022 -
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Parachute launches living room furniture line
The DTC brand has been working to expand its assortment beyond bedding as it seeks growth.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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What 2022’s downturn in deals signals about DTC exits
Market volatility, inflation and other economic uncertainty has created a weak environment for deals. What does this mean for direct-to-consumer brands?
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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Sponsored by GoogleThree imperatives to be a transformational DTC brand
While DTC brands were well positioned to capture the increase in online shopping over the past few years, other retailers and brands have caught up in digital maturity and sophistication.
By Jane Butler • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Tupperware is now at Target and Hasbro’s $8.5B plan
Tupperware is on a journey to reach a younger demographic, and the toy brand announced an ambitious financial growth strategy.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 7, 2022 -
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Under Armour replaces president of the Americas
Stephanie Pugliese will stay until early next year to help with the transition, but David Baxter takes on the role Oct. 24.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 6, 2022
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