West Elm partners with DTC office furniture brand Branch

The partnership adds to West Elm’s growing assortment of direct-to-consumer brands and helps expand its new business-to-business offering.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 13, 2022

MeUndies bulks up executive team with new CFO, chief marketer

The two new execs will oversee key functions as the DTC brand charts its growth path.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2022

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Alo Yoga releases first ready-to-wear collection, NFT at New York Fashion Week

The new Aspen Collection features floor-length faux fur jackets and cashmere sets, and comes with non-fungible tokens providing exclusive perks.

By Dani James • Sept. 10, 2022

Lovesac pushes sales up 45% in the second quarter

The DTC brand exceeded its own expectations for top and bottom line growth at a time when other digitally native brands struggle to reach profitability.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 8, 2022

Adore Me to host first live runway show at Fashion Week

The direct-to-consumer brand hosted its first New York Fashion Week events in 2019, which included a gifting suite and dinner.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 8, 2022

Lululemon Q2 revenue reaches $1.9B as high-income shoppers continue spending

The athletics apparel brand didn’t rely on markdowns during the quarter and will soon release a membership program, according to CEO Calvin McDonald.

By Dani James • Sept. 2, 2022

Athleta launches intimates

Its Rituals collection will be available online starting Sept. 20, as the company tries to provide a “first layer” for its shoppers. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 1, 2022

Peloton delays filing of 10-K report

Following last week’s news of a $1.2 billion Q4 net loss, the brand needs more time for accounting to file its 10-K.

By Dani James • Aug. 31, 2022

Bark inks deal to sell through Tractor Supply

The company is looking to grow its roster of wholesale partners, which already includes Walmart, Target, Amazon and Costco.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 30, 2022

Interior Define launches bedroom furniture, mattress and bedding collections

Alongside other direct-to-consumer brands, Interior Define has grown its brick-and-mortar presence over the past year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2022

Peloton starts selling on Amazon in a shift away from DTC

It's the first time the at-home fitness company has sold products outside of its own channels, and comes amid financial stumbles and inflationary pressure.

By Dani James • Aug. 24, 2022

Hanky Panky opens first store in New York

After more than 40 years in the industry, the intimates brand is bringing its shopping experience offline with a West Village storefront.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2022

Casper CEO joins Macy’s board

Emilie Arel signs on to advise the department store as the DTC brand pursues a turnaround strategy emphasizing cost cutting and a refocused product assortment.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 23, 2022

Indochino expands into women’s suiting

The brand will offer a women’s base pattern across all fabric options as it looks to accommodate customers of all genders.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 22, 2022

Wayfair lays off 10% of corporate workforce

The online home goods retailer joins others in the industry in reducing headcount in order to manage costs.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2022

Beyond Yoga to open its first permanent store

After hosting a summer pop-up shop, the DTC brand has learned which products were popular with customers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 19, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Saks.com raises more capital and Outdoor Voices could sell itself

The e-commerce entity boosted its ability to borrow money, while the DTC activewear brand is reportedly mulling a sale.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 19, 2022

‘We’re not in the business of not making money anymore’: Casper’s new CEO on its path forward

After a tumultuous couple of years, which included inking a deal to be taken private again, Emilie Arel discusses the DTC mattress brand’s future.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 15, 2022

Peloton hiking prices amid reported layoffs, store closures

As its pandemic-era boom fizzles, the at-home bicycle fitness company is scrambling, even after major layoffs and subscription hikes earlier this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2022

DTC’s very bad, no good earnings week

Brands laid off staff, cut guidance and accumulated losses in a tougher operating environment. A select few continued to thrive.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 15, 2022

After challenging Q2, Warby Parker sees crystal-clear need for stores

The DTC eyewear company slashed its guidance for the year, but says physical locations are key to expanding market share and brand awareness.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2022

Lively founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant steps down from CEO role

Kristin DiCunzolo, vice president of marketing and direct at parent company Wacoal America, will take on the post.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 11, 2022

Can UpWest lead the way forward for Express?

The DTC brand is opening stores, will launch a partnership with a major retailer this year and may be just the thing the specialty retailer was looking for. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 10, 2022

Warby Parker lays off 15% of its corporate workforce, citing changing consumer behavior

The DTC eyewear brand said it’s restructuring in order to be in the best position long term, but that store and customer experience jobs aren’t affected.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2022

Allbirds sunsets leggings offering amid ever-widening losses

Layoffs a couple of weeks ago may be just the start as the brand adjusts its sales model and its merchandise mix in pursuit of profitable growth.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 9, 2022