Savage X Fenty plans 6 more stores

The lingerie brand opened its first store in January, followed by four others. Now, the company plans to more than double that footprint.

By Cara Salpini • May 5, 2022

Purple names new COO

Eric Haynor, who has 30 years of supply chain management experience, replaces John Legg, who exited the position in April.

By Caroline Jansen • May 4, 2022

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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

Torrid names new CEO

The former chief executive of Belk, Lisa Harper, is now in the top spot. Previous CEO Liz Muñoz was named the company's chief creative officer. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 4, 2022

United By Blue started in wholesale, expanded to DTC and now sells other sustainable brands. Here’s why.

Over the last 18 months, the company has grown its collection of third-party brands "really rapidly" to account for 20% of its assortment.

By Cara Salpini • May 3, 2022

Madison Reed raises $33M to expand store footprint

The company plans to have 80 Hair Color Bar locations opened by the end of the year as it moves into new geographical markets.

By Dani James • May 2, 2022

Sunday II Sunday's latest hair care launch will sell on Ulta before its own website

The beauty retailer has been working to nab exclusive deals with DTC brands and build out its assortment of Black-owned brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 2, 2022

The Backroom: What's going on at Amazon?

The e-commerce giant is grappling with many challenges, including union efforts and its Prime delivery promises.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 28, 2022

Inside the Store: Amazon Go’s new suburban format

The Mill Creek, Washington, store features an expanded selection of grocery products, a customer service desk and a made-to-order meal counter.

By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2022

DTC furniture brand Burrow plots 10 new stores

Kicking off the brick-and-mortar expansion, the brand on Tuesday opened its first store in Boston by appointment only, planning a broader opening in May.

By Caroline Jansen • April 26, 2022

ThirdLove snaps up Kit Undergarments in first acquisition

CEO Heidi Zak said the bra company wanted a sub-brand to target a younger demographic and chose to acquire one rather than build it internally.

By Cara Salpini • April 25, 2022

Digital Brands has ambitious expansion plans. A trade creditor wants them on ice until it is paid.

The DTC company's model is based on acquisitions. But it needs cash as losses expand and unpaid vendors seek payment in court. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 21, 2022

Banana Republic to permanently shut websites in Europe

The retailer has recently gone through a brand revamp to focus on "democratic, approachable and inclusive luxury." 

By Kaarin Moore • April 21, 2022

What Lululemon is prioritizing in the years ahead

From the retailer's plans for Mirror to what international markets it's planning to enter, here are some takeaways on the company's new strategy.

By Cara Salpini • April 21, 2022

Victoria's Secret debuts inclusive, digital-only 'Happy Nation' tween brand

The gender-neutral assortment could challenge American Eagle's successful Aerie brand and reflects another step in the lingerie giant's evolution.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2022

Lululemon wants to double revenue to $12.5B by 2026, thanks to men's and digital

The retailer also revealed plans for Mirror, including a membership program launching later this year.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2022

Glossier taps Olivia Rodrigo as first celebrity brand ambassador

The partnership will see Rodrigo featured in Glossier campaigns and also contributing to product and content.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2022

Taraji P. Henson launches body care line at Walmart

The new line, featuring 13 products, is an extension of the TPH by Taraji brand and is available exclusively at the mass merchant's stores and online.

By Caroline Jansen • April 19, 2022

Chewy launches freight service to fulfill linehaul needs

The online retailer is leveraging its own middle mile fleet in a bid for more reliable and less expensive transportation.

By Max Garland • April 19, 2022

PVH says the scale of its star brands puts aggressive goals within reach

The owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is recalibrating in a tough environment, with direct-to-consumer and wholesale both in focus.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2022

Kendra Scott expands into watches

The line includes "signature timepieces" as well as "elevated watch bands" and comes about a year after the brand launched its first men's collection.

By Cara Salpini • April 18, 2022

Grove Collaborative hires former Unilever exec as CFO

Sergio Cervantes was CFO of Murad and led the skincare brand's integration into CPG giant Unilever after the company was acquired.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 14, 2022

Scotch & Soda to open 20 stores in the next 6 months

After announcing plans to open 22 stores by the end of 2021, the brand is looking to expand its presence further in major cities like Boston, Milan and Shanghai.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2022

Brooklinen's CEO: 'This business needed a brick-and-mortar presence'

Rich Fulop discusses the DTC bedding brand's plans for growth, including tripling its store footprint this year and launching its first hospitality collection.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2022

Drew Barrymore invests in Grove Collaborative

Barrymore will inform the company's product development and serve as a global brand and sustainability advocate as it prepares to go public.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 11, 2022

Designer Brands aims to double private label sales

The company, which owns DSW and The Shoe Company, says that it has transformed from a retailer to a brand builder.

By Kaarin Moore • April 8, 2022