DTC: Page 60


  • UpWest launches Go activewear line
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    UpWest launches activewear line

    The new line, Go, features apparel items for men and women and comes as more DTC brands try to capitalize on the athleisure market.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 15, 2022
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    Dollar Shave Club signs Gonzaga's Drew Timme to NIL deal for March Madness

    The effort is part of the Unilever brand's "Noticeably Smooth" campaign, which also features a quirky mafia-themed spot that will air during the tournament.

    By Chris Kelly • March 15, 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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    Madison Reed hires former Dollar Shave Club exec as CFO

    Jose Zuniga oversaw the shaving brand's $1 billion acquisition by Unilever and will now help scale the haircare company.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 11, 2022
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    Roughly 75% of DTC brands bring in under $1M in online sales: report

    Most DTC brands with less than $1 million in online sales have opted to have physical storefronts, according to research by PipeCandy. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 8, 2022
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    Thinx brings its affordable line to Walmart

    After launching with Target last year, the period underwear brand's Thinx For All collection will be sold in nearly 560 Walmart stores and on its website.

    By March 8, 2022
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    Fabletics to open 30 new stores this year

    The DTC activewear brand also celebrated the 21 brick-and-mortar locations it opened since the start of 2020. 

    By March 8, 2022
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    Wayfair and Bed Bath & Beyond saw sales skyrocket during the pandemic. Where are they now?

    Retailers across the sector experienced a boost as consumers invested in their homes. As demand wanes, some companies are feeling the pain.

    By March 7, 2022
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    Purple makes CEO appointment official

    Robert DeMartini takes the helm after being named acting chief executive in December.

    By March 2, 2022
  • An Aurate storefront
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    Aurate is opening stores again. Here’s how the brand is thinking through brick and mortar

    Like others in the DTC space, Aurate closed its stores once the pandemic hit. Now it's returning to the channel with two new stores and more on the horizon.

    By March 1, 2022
  • Marcelo Camberos, co-founder and CEO of BFA Industries
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    Ipsy, BoxyCharm parent raises $96M in funding

    Beauty for All Industries, which has also launched DTC brands from Addison Rae and Becky G, will use the funding to scale its brands.

    By March 1, 2022
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    Kimberly-Clark acquires majority stake in Thinx

    The maker of Kotex and Kleenex made an initial minority investment into the DTC period underwear brand back in 2019.

    By Feb. 25, 2022
  • Foot Locker storefront
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    Nike moves away from Foot Locker in shift to DTC

    Nike made up 75% of Foot Locker's purchases in 2020, a number that is poised to decline significantly this year. Comps may drop 10% in 2022 as a result.

    By Feb. 25, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Fanatics acquires Mitchell & Ness and Brooks tops $1B in revenue

    The sports merchandise retailer — with Jay-Z, Meek Mill and others — snapped up the lifestyle brand, while the running company hit record highs.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 25, 2022
  • Wayfair's revenue falls 11.4% in Q4 as its losses widen

    The online retailer benefited at the onset of the pandemic. But as consumers shift spending to physical channels, the company is losing customers.

    By Feb. 24, 2022
  • A marketing photo from the launch of Allbirds' first performance running shoe, the Dasher
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    Allbirds plans entry into wholesale to raise brand awareness

    The DTC company is still "unknown" to the majority of U.S. consumers and is hoping a select number of "premium" retail partners will help with that.

    By Feb. 24, 2022
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    Brands may need retailers more than they realize

    Selling directly to consumers is all the rage, but brands rejecting wholesale could be missing out on sales and margin advantages.

    By Feb. 22, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Ulta adds former Sam’s Club COO to board and retailers shift mask policies

    The beauty retailer refreshed its board with two new directors, while major retailers like Walmart and Amazon removed mask mandates for vaccinated employees.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 18, 2022
  • Wayfair builds out tech team with hires from Target, Google

    The furniture retailer is plotting a physical store expansion as it streamlines its digital and supply chain operations.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 18, 2022
  • Bonobos announces launch of Bonobos Fielder.
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    Walmart to carry new Gen Z-focused Bonobos line

    With a lower price point and more casual vibe, Bonobos Fielder will be incorporated into 250 Walmart stores.

    By Feb. 18, 2022
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    Blueland raises $20M as it pushes into personal care

    The DTC cleaning brand plans to use the funds to expand into new categories and grow its retail presence.

    By Feb. 18, 2022
  • Allbirds ReRun program
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    Allbirds launches resale program for used footwear

    Shoes in good condition will earn a $20 store credit and will be resold on the brand's site at reduced prices, starting at $59.

    By Feb. 17, 2022
  • Lids introduces a new e-commerce site, LidsHatDrop.
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    Lids launches e-commerce site for limited product releases

    LidsHatDrop.com will drop limited quantity collections twice a week, as the retailer continues to expand its physical footprint. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2022
  • Crocs revenue hits record $2.3B in 2021

    With the clog maker poised to close on its acquisition of the Heydude footwear brand, it's now eyeing $6 billion in revenue by 2026. 

    By Feb. 16, 2022
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    What Andie's VP of brand and design is thinking about in 2022

    The DTC swimwear brand raised $18.5 million, launched into new product categories and entered brick and mortar last year. Michelle Copelman talks about what's next for the company.

    By Feb. 15, 2022
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    Bark teams up with Walmart as it builds out its wholesale network

    The partnership builds on the company's existing retail network, which includes Target, Costco and Petco, and puts its products in over 33,000 U.S. stores.

    By Feb. 11, 2022