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On Running appoints Zendaya as brand partner in multiyear deal
As legacy rivals like Nike face fresh pressures, On is looking to shore up its sport and fashion credibility with help from a major star.
By Peter Adams • June 10, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Kirkland’s explores strategic alternatives as Claire’s celebrates Hello Kitty
The home retailer is also instituting a cost-savings plan as sales fell 5% in Q1. Meanwhile, the tween brand is honoring the iconic character’s 50th anniversary.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 7, 2024 -
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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.
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Hoka opens New York City flagship store
The Fifth Avenue location marks the popular running brand’s second store in New York City and eighth store in the U.S.
By Howard Ruben • June 7, 2024 -
Lululemon CEO says it missed opportunities in the women’s business in Q1
A narrow color palette and insufficient inventory in smaller sizes contributed to slower growth in the U.S., though overall revenue was still up 10%.
By Cara Salpini • June 6, 2024 -
Sofía Vergara launches coffee brand on Walmart.com
Díos Mio Coffee — which is available in whole and ground beans, K-Cups and Nespresso pods — will enter the mass merchant’s stores in September.
By Howard Ruben • June 6, 2024 -
6 Foxtrot stores leased to Further Point Enterprises
The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot locations last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.
By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2024 -
Fair Harbor taps Mizzen+Main vet as president
Bethany Muths steps into the newly created role after holding leadership positions at Mizzen+Main, Ivory Ella and footwear brand Schutz.
By Howard Ruben • June 5, 2024 -
Shinola, Filson parent appoints CEO, chief marketer
Steve Katzman will oversee operations at both brands in the top spot at Bedrock, while Kevin Wertz, formerly of SmileDirectClub, takes the lead marketing role.
By Lara Ewen • June 5, 2024 -
Liquid Death names former PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper exec as CFO
The fast-growing startup, known for its canned water, has entered new beverage categories while adding experienced executives to its C-suite.
By Christopher Doering • June 5, 2024 -
Global online retail sales to hit $6.8 trillion by 2028
In the U.S. alone, online sales will reach $1.6 trillion by that period, up from $1 trillion in 2023, according to a recent report from Forrester.
By Howard Ruben • June 4, 2024 -
After abruptly shuttering its stores, Outdoor Voices has a new owner
Consortium Brand Partners, which also owns Draper James, plans to open new stores next year and expand into adjacent product categories.
By Cara Salpini • June 4, 2024 -
Poppi faces class action lawsuit for ‘prebiotic’ claims
The complaint, filed in a California district court, said aggregate claims in the suit amount to more than $5 million.
By S.L. Fuller • June 4, 2024 -
DTC activewear brand Halara opens first pop-up shop
The company, which says it releases hundreds of new styles per week, is testing the New York City market as one of a series of planned pop-ups.
By Howard Ruben • June 3, 2024 -
Orthotics Direct introduces e-commerce site
The company aims to make foot health solutions more affordable by streamlining the process of placing custom orders.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2024 -
Instant Pot Brands names new chief commercial officer
The kitchen appliance brand also announced a leader of marketing, e-commerce and consumer care as it carves a path post-bankruptcy.
By Howard Ruben • May 31, 2024 -
Bark taps former exec for chief DTC officer
Meghan Knoll, who was previously the CEO of Cat Person, will return to the pet retailer to oversee its DTC efforts.
By Cara Salpini • May 31, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Best Buy sales fall 6.5% and Sierra hits 100 stores
The electronics retailer continues to face pressure in its core segment, while T.J. Maxx’s outdoors-focused sibling eyes more growth ahead.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 31, 2024 -
Birkenstock logs record Q2 revenue increase of 22%
In its second earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company, the Germany-based footwear giant raised its outlook after gains in the quarter.
By Laurel Deppen • May 31, 2024 -
Rhone gets into made-to-measure apparel using 3D tech
The company’s Custom Made by Rhone technology captures a customer’s exact measurements in order to make a tailored product.
By Kaarin Moore • May 30, 2024 -
Chewy posts 3.1% sales gain in Q1, announces $500M share repurchase program
The online pet retailer boosted its profits during the quarter even as its active customer base continues to shrink.
By Caroline Jansen • May 29, 2024 -
Beyond Yoga expands on the West Coast with new store in Washington state
This is the lifestyle brand’s second store outside of California and seventh overall.
By Suzette Parmley • May 29, 2024 -
Private equity firm acquires majority stake in Feat Clothing
Co-founder Taylor Offer will step down as CEO while the remainder of Feat Clothing’s team will stay in place.
By Howard Ruben • May 29, 2024 -
Mizzen+Main continues Southern expansion with Alabama opening
Located in Birmingham, the store is the brand’s 11th overall and first in the state.
By Suzette Parmley • May 28, 2024 -
Vuori opens first store in China
The store marks the athleisure brand’s 67th location as it works toward a goal of opening 100 stores by 2026.
By Howard Ruben • May 28, 2024 -
Wilson signs WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark
As part of the deal, the sporting goods brand will partner with the athlete on a signature basketball line celebrating her legacy.
By Howard Ruben • May 24, 2024