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    Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston

    The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 19, 2024
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    Perigold plans more store openings in 2025

    The retailer, which is part of Wayfair’s portfolio, will open a Houston location in the spring featuring furniture, decor, lighting, kitchen, bath and tile products.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 18, 2024
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    What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

    From recent statistics on e-commerce growth to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon, here are some of the forces impacting online retail.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Yeti, E.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs

    Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Target extends store hours for the holidays, Nuuly launches ‘The Thrift Shop’

    The mass merchant will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight from Nov. 30 to Dec. 23, while the subscription company debuted a perk for discounted styles.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Brilliant Earth opens first street-level store in New York City

    Located in the Nolita neighborhood, the showroom features a try-on bar and a dedicated space for bridal and fine jewelry appointments.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Grove doubles down on DTC, will ditch brick-and-mortar partnerships

    The sustainability-focused consumer products brand said that selling through retail stores generated few sales and has been “consistently unprofitable.”

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    On pulls back on wholesale as Q3 sales surge more than 32%

    The Swiss footwear brand said that opening flagship stores in China will help take advantage of its momentum in Asia.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    With latest investment, Vuori’s valuation hits $5.5B

    An $825 million infusion led by General Atlantic and Stripes will fortify the athleisure brand’s already formidable challenge to market leader Lululemon.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
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    Beyond Meat posts positive growth for first time in almost 3 years

    Despite quarterly sales volumes taking a hit, CEO Ethan Brown told analysts that the company’s price hikes are helping on its path to profitability.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Kizik taps 20-year Nike vet as SVP of design

    Andreas Harlow, former vice president and global footwear creative director of Nike’s Jordan Brand, joined the hands-free footwear brand earlier this fall.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Warby Parker raises full-year guidance as it posts double-digit revenue growth in Q3

    The company is on track to open 40 new stores by the end of the year and continues to add eye exam locations as it works to grow its vision offerings.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Allbirds makes progress in Q3 but profits remain elusive

    The DTC footwear brand’s store closures have hurt sales and saved cash. Now it’s introducing new styles and stepping up its marketing.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Skin care brand Dieux names CEO

    Ryan Scott, who was formerly president and chief people officer of beauty brand Tatcha, succeeds Dieux’s co-founder Charlotte Palermino.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 5, 2024
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    Peloton targets millennial men with first part of multiphase campaign

    The friendly rivalry between football-playing brothers T.J. and J.J. Watt is the focus of “Find your push. Find your power.”

    By Chris Kelly • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Casper finds new owners through Carpenter Co. deal

    The brand, which was acquired in 2022 by Durational Capital Management, has become a subsidiary of the polyurethane foams manufacturer.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    DTC is dead. Long live DTC.

    As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers. But the era of the DTC brand as we know it is over.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Wayfair narrows losses even as revenue falls 2% in Q3

    The retailer continues to face softened demand, but has been launching initiatives it hopes will drive long-term growth, CEO Niraj Shah said.

    By Nov. 1, 2024
  • Reese Witherspoon announces the launch of her new company, Draper James.
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    Draper James hires Michael Kors veteran as CEO

    New CEO Jeannie Yoo also stepped into an advisory role with Consortium Brand Partners, which took a majority stake in the brand a year ago.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions

    Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. 

    By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 30, 2024
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    5 retail horror stories of 2024

    From Youthforia’s problematic foundation shade range to Foxtrot’s abrupt shuttering, retailers have been the subject of some scary stories.

    By Oct. 29, 2024
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    Consumer demand, star ambassadors key to Skechers’ record Q3 growth

    The footwear company is trying to sustain its momentum by pushing deeper into its product offering for team-based sports.

    By Oct. 25, 2024
  • Nordstrom partners with Indochino for shop-in-shops.
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    Indochino names vice president of retail sales and operations

    Sean Wrenn was most recently vice president of direct retail at Kendra Scott and also has experience from Abercrombie & Fitch and Aéropostale.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 25, 2024
  • Wayfair launches paid loyalty program

    For $29 a year, the online retailer is offering customers free shipping, early access to major sales events and 5% back in rewards on purchases.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Peloton, Costco partner for the holidays

    Costco members will be able to purchase an exclusive Bike+ bundle from Nov. 1 through Feb. 15, as Peloton continues to expand its third-party relationships. 

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    The Honey Pot launches at Ulta Beauty

    The deal marks the vaginal care brand’s first partnership with a beauty retailer and adds to its growing list of wholesale partners, including CVS and Target.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 22, 2024