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    Parachute to host in-person holiday market with over 40 brands

    The DTC bedding brand is welcoming companies like Our Place, Brightland, Nécessaire and Cuyana to the event in Culver City, California.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Birdy Grey appoints first chief marketing officer

    The direct-to-consumer bridal company tapped Tanya Hersh, a former executive with The Honest Company, for the role.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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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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    Rothy’s appoints VP of sustainability

    The footwear brand has brought on James Rogers to help develop and execute a strategic plan for the company.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen announce merger

    The upscale convenience store brand plans to combine with the local grocer that has a similar reputation for innovative foodservice and store designs.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Allbirds begins selling on Amazon

    The sustainability-focused brand expands its sales channels amid a company-wide transformation effort focused on improving profitability. 

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Madhappy opens first store

    The 2,800-square-foot location is in West Hollywood, California, and features an assortment of its apparel as well as an on-site cafe.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Home gym company Tonal partners with Best Buy

    The brand’s products can be purchased on Best Buy’s website in what the DTC company says is a “large-scale retail expansion.”

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Salt Life continues brick-and-mortar expansion with Virginia store opening next month

    With this new location, the apparel brand will have opened seven stores in 2023, bringing its total to 28.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Wilson opens store in Mall of America

    The new 2,600-square-foot store is Wilson’s eighth location since 2021 and first in the region.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Men’s skin care brand Disco shuts down amid bankruptcy

    The company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last week after its debt provider foreclosed on it, according to a LinkedIn post from founder Benjamin Smith.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Kim Kardashian’s firm acquires minority stake in Truff

    The investment is the first for private equity arm Skky Partners as it looks to cash in on growing demand for spicy, unique condiments.

    By Chris Casey • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Adore Me launches sustainability accelerator

    The Victoria's Secret-owned lingerie brand is working with four startups on technology to lessen the impact of manufacturing processes.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Snoop Dogg gives up smoke for Solo Stove campaign

    A viral pledge assumed to be about pot usage turns out to be a teaser for a new campaign for the DTC company. 

    By Chris Kelly • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Rocking the boat shoe: Sperry’s search for a lifeline

    Wolverine is looking to unload its 88-year-old lifestyle footwear brand, but finding the right buyer is a hard sell.

    By Lara Ewen • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Rhone opens store in Boston Seaport

    The location marks the DTC apparel brand’s 15th store — and 12th opening this year — as it continues to build out its footprint.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Knix launches leakproof shapewear

    The intimates and apparel brand expands into the new category about a year after it was acquired by Essity.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Odele secures private equity investment

    The hair care brand snagged capital from Stride Consumer Partners, with its three co-founders retaining a majority stake.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Caraway to launch in all Container Store locations

    The move marks an expansion of a partnership started in October 2022.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Digital Brands Group Q3 sales rise while net loss, expenses grow

    The company — which is currently exploring strategic alternatives — operates a portfolio of brands including Sundry and Stateside. 

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Drizly asks ‘What’s It Gonna Be?’ with game show campaign, gift registry

    Gina Hardy, chief customer officer for the Uber-owned alcohol e-commerce platform, explained how the brand is evolving to meet consumer habits.

    By Chris Kelly • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Skims plans Georgetown store

    The apparel brand — founded by Kim Kardashian — aims to open a shop at 3300 M Street NW in Washington, D.C.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Vuori opens store in Washington, DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

    The activewear brand joins a number of other DTC brands — including Warby Parker, Allbirds and Everlane — in opening up stores in the area.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 15, 2023
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    On’s net sales jump 46.5% in Q3 as it plans to slow wholesale expansion

    The athletics brand saw DTC net sales increase 54.6% and raised its full-year outlook again to project an annual growth rate of over 46%.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Beyond Meat in ‘survival mode’ with going-concern risk a possibility, analyst says

    A TD Cowen report pointed to troubling signs for the plant-based pioneer, including rising debt levels and struggles to attract and retain consumers.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2023
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    The rise of the Stanley tumbler: How a 110-year-old brand achieved viral success

    The brand had long been marketed to workmen and outdoorsmen. But with the help of a group of influencers, the company unlocked the power of women selling to women.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023