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Former Charlotte Russe CEO joins Rothy's board
Jenny Ming holds decades of retail experience, including as president of Old Navy and board member at Levi Strauss, Kendra Scott and others.
By Caroline Jansen • June 14, 2022 -
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75% of DTC brands may offer subscriptions by 2023: report
Though subscription services once attracted investors, some brands have had to trim their workforce and end investor partnerships.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 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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Edgewell debuts Gen Z-focused skincare brand, Fieldtrip
The CPG giant, which acquired DTC razor brand Billie last year, is selling Fieldtrip via a DTC website and Amazon to start.
By Cara Salpini • June 13, 2022 -
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SoulCycle to sell Sunday II Sunday hair care products
The DTC brand wants to reach active customers who need to care for their hair in between workouts.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Kim Kardashian launches new skincare line and GameStop's losses spike
The celebrity shut down her previous KKW Beauty brand last year, and the gaming retailer's operating loss tripled to $153.7 million.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 3, 2022 -
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The Honest Company hires EVP of operations, R&D
The DTC brand has hired new executive leaders to steer future growth following its 2021 IPO.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2022 -
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Wilson opens second New York store
Its third location overall, the Upper East Side store lets shoppers rent out equipment before purchasing it.
By Cara Salpini • June 3, 2022 -
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Levi's aims for $10B in revenue in 5 years
The company has set ambitious goals based on diversifying its portfolio and boosting DTC sales, while relying on the longevity of its flagship denim.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2022 -
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Chewy sales up nearly 14% in Q1
The online pet retailer expects sales growth to continue into the second quarter even as concerns over inflation intensify.
By Caroline Jansen • June 2, 2022 -
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Rael raises $35M in Series B funding
The DTC menstruation care brand seeks to enter new markets and add products to its lineup as other period and personal care products gain ground.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 31, 2022 -
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As it expands wholesale presence, Allbirds inks deal to sell in Nordstrom
The DTC brand, which in 2018 was featured in the department store's Pop-In@Nordstrom concept, is quickly adding to its roster of wholesale partners.
By Caroline Jansen • May 31, 2022 -
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Why DTC brand Mosaic has opened a frozen-only grocery store
The maker of frozen plant-based meals is taking a cue from retail concepts abroad for its pop-up shop in Brooklyn.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 26, 2022 -
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Wayfair opens first AllModern store
As losses grow for the home goods retailer, it's looking to expand its physical footprint for all five of its banners.
By Caroline Jansen • May 25, 2022 -
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Glossier founder Emily Weiss steps down as CEO
Kyle Leahy, who joined the DTC beauty brand last year as chief commercial officer, is taking the reins.
By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2022 -
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Kendra Scott unveils engagement ring collection
The brand continues to enter new product categories as startup and established jewelry retailers vie for capital and market share.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 24, 2022 -
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Thinx CEO steps down
Johnson & Johnson exec Meghan Davis is taking the reins months after consumer products giant Kimberly-Clark bought a majority stake in the brand.
By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2022 -
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Why this D.C. neighborhood is becoming a hub for DTC brands
From Warby Parker and Allbirds to Outdoor Voices and Glossier, Georgetown has become the destination of choice for many digitally native brands.
By Caroline Jansen • May 24, 2022 -
Bark
Bark taps former Nike, Weight Watchers exec as chief marketing officer
Cindy Gustafson will be responsible for leading the online pet retailer's brand direction and driving growth.
By Caroline Jansen • May 17, 2022 -
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Stepping into personal care, Blueland launches refillable body wash
The company says a reason for creating the powder-to-gel body wash is to avoid the heavy shipping weights that have larger carbon emissions.
By Dani James • May 17, 2022 -
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Continuing apparel push, Wilson debuts performance tennis collection
Tennis apparel has been a priority since the company launched its Wilson Sportswear unit last year and is the "main growth vehicle" of that business.
By Cara Salpini • May 16, 2022 -
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Solo Brands appoints new CFO
Somer Webb comes from sporting goods manufacturer Kent Outdoors. The DTC company also announced the addition of two new board members.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 16, 2022 -
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Warby Parker lost $15M in sales as a result of pandemic disruptions in Q1
Despite the lost sales, the eyewear brand grew revenue by 10.3% year over year and 18% from 2019. But profitability continues to weigh on the company.
By Caroline Jansen • May 16, 2022 -
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Carhartt hires new SVP of DTC
The premium workwear brand recently opened its 35th U.S. retail location, signaling its interest in direct-to-consumer growth.
By Dani James • May 12, 2022 -
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Allbirds' first wholesale deals are with Zalando and Public Lands
The company's own physical footprint is also performing well, with U.S. stores growing "well in excess of 150%" in the first quarter.
By Cara Salpini • May 11, 2022 -
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Summersalt taps 27 women for annual campaign targeting inclusivity
The DTC swimwear brand enlisted activists, entrepreneurs and other well-known women to front its “Every Body is a Summersalt Body” campaign.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2022
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