DTC: Page 55

  • An Allbirds storefront on Newbury Street in Boston.
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    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 • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Chewy expands insurance offering with launch of CarePlus

    Following others in the sector, the retailer is leaning deeper into service offerings to maintain loyalty with consumers.

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
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    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
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    "Torrid - Retail Clothing Store" by Tony Webster is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Torrid hires Guitar Center vet as COO, CFO

    Tim Martin was named to the dual position, while the company also announced a new CTO.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Wayfair back in the red in Q2 as customers quit

    The furniture e-retailer is doing even worse than the overall sector, which has seen demand drop following a pandemic-related surge.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Crocs Q2 revenue increases 51% as Heydude nearly doubles sales

    While others in the industry are struggling, the retailer continues to post record numbers. But its full-year guidance took a hit.

    By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2022
  • An Allbirds storefront on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in California.
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    Allbirds lays off 8% of its global corporate workforce

    Twenty-three people were let go last week after the footwear brand, facing rising costs, evaluated roles and processes to prep for its next phase of growth.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
  • A display of Glossier products inside the brand's Washington, D.C. store.
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    More layoffs at Glossier as the brand moves into wholesale

    The company is parting ways with about two dozen employees as it preps for a life outside of single-channel distribution.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Fallen unicorns: 9 retailers that have recoiled from sky-high valuations

    After reaching or eclipsing the billion-dollar mark, these companies have tumbled back to earth — or disappeared.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
  • Jessica Alba stands in front of an Honest Beauty display.
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    Honest Beauty to sell through Ulta stores

    The expansion comes two weeks after the Honest Company signed a wholesale deal with Walmart.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Bob’s Red Mill to halt DTC operations

    After selling over the phone, via mail and through its website for years, the flour producer is focusing on wholesale.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Grove Collaborative aims to curb plastic waste in campaign with Drew Barrymore, Sir Richard Branson

    The DTC company wants to combat the narrative that there’s nothing consumers can do about plastic waste. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 29, 2022
  • A close-up of a display of Glossier products at the brand's Washington, D.C. store.
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    Glossier enters wholesale with Sephora deal

    In its first retail partnership, the DTC brand will be sold in the beauty retailer’s U.S. and Canadian stores, as well as on its website and app.

    By • July 26, 2022
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    Very Great hires vice presidents of sales, omnichannel fulfillment operations

    The DTC holding company is one of many that have been building out their portfolios of online brands in hopes of fueling their growth.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 26, 2022
  • A flip board on the inside of Glossier's Washington, D.C. store that reads "Pink skies ahead."
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    Glossier’s fifth store to open in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

    The brand’s brick-and-mortar expansion carries on, despite layoffs and price hikes earlier this year.

    By • July 26, 2022
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    Children's clothing brand Hanna Andersson names CEO

    Aimée Lapic — who has previously held roles at Gap Inc., Banana Republic and GoPro — marks the retailer’s fifth CEO in as many years.

    By • July 26, 2022
  • Two models each stand beside a third model in a wheelchair, a large blue sash decorating the wall and floor.
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    Urban Outfitters to bring Parade into select stores

    On the forefront of inclusive marketing in the competitive lingerie segment, the DTC brand joins others in turning to wholesale to stoke revenue.

    By • July 25, 2022
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    Walmart partnership expands The Honest Company's reach

    The DTC brand has been raising capital and hiring industry executives as it grows its online and in-store footprint.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 22, 2022
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    Thinx rebrands teen line, lowers price

    The DTC period underwear brand last year also launched a cheaper line that sells through Walmart and Target.

    By • July 19, 2022
  • Wayfair boxes in front of a sofa
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    Wayfair
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    Wayfair is the only top e-commerce retailer to decline in revenue, profits: GlobalData

    While the home retailer experienced a boost during the early days of the pandemic, it’s facing falling sales and growing losses as demand wanes.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    West Elm, Lalo debut children's collection

    West Elm joins other major retailers like Nordstrom, Target and Walmart in collaborating with direct-to-consumer brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 18, 2022
  • An illuminated Nike Style store in Seoul, South Korea, at night.
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    Nike debuts new store concept with Nike Style

    The store, which opened Friday in Seoul, South Korea, features gender-neutral merchandising and a content studio. 

    By • July 15, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Kanye West files trademark for retail stores and Laffy Taffy turns to NFTs

    The rapper filed trademarks for the name “YZYSPLY,” while the candy maker turned jokes found on its wrappers into non-fungible tokens.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 15, 2022
  • Homepage of the website The Forecast with pictures of a person wearing an orange outfit and articles about beauty and fashion.
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    Summersalt launches The Forecast content platform

    Led by The Knot’s former editor-in-chief, the platform will offer shoppers travel tips, fashion advice and inspirational stories.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2022
  • Flying saucer is beaming up a Heydude shoe.
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    Crocs' Heydude revamps its brand

    The casual shoe brand is leaning into levity as it chases a $1 billion revenue target and is already beating growth expectations. 

    By • July 13, 2022
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    Pattern Brands snaps up 2 more brands after securing $25M

    The latest acquisitions follow a $60 million funding round last year and push the total brands within the company’s portfolio to six.

    By • July 12, 2022