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  • Galen Smith, Ipsy CEO
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    Ipsy names CEO

    Galen Smith spent six years as Redbox Entertainment’s CEO and brings over two decades of membership-based business model experience.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 19, 2024
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    In category expansion, Lovesac introduces the AnyTable

    The product was designed to complement the home furnishing brand’s customizable couches and can be used as an in-line, end or coffee table.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 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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    Bonobos goes back to basics in first campaign since bankruptcy buyout

    “Fit is a Feeling” is the brand's first major multichannel campaign of the year and the first since the onetime DTC darling was bought out of bankruptcy.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 18, 2024
  • Millie Bobby Brown wearing clothes from Florence by Mills Fashion.
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    Millie Bobby Brown’s Florence by Mills Fashion launches at Nordstrom

    The move marks the brand’s first partnership with a brick-and-mortar retailer and will put its products in 20 of the department store’s locations.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Christian Siriano, Azazie collaborate on bridal collection

    At a New York Fashion Week show, the designer showed three pieces from an upcoming line created in partnership with the DTC bridal brand.

    By Lara Ewen • Sept. 17, 2024
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    With new investment, Kendra Scott eyes geographic, category growth

    Private equity firm 65 Equity Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in the accessories brand, though founder Scott herself retains a majority stake.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Tonal names new CEO

    Darren MacDonald takes over the chief spot from Krystal Zell and comes with experience from Petco, Walmart and Jet.com.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Probiotic brand Seed launches at Target nationwide

    The move marks the brand’s first partnership with a big-box retailer and follows its debut on Amazon earlier this year.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 10, 2024
  • The exterior of Arc'teryx's store in New York City.
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    Arc’teryx opens largest flagship to date

    The 14,164-square-foot store is located at 580 Broadway in New York City and will feature both new and refurbished products.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 6, 2024
  • The exterior of Ernesta's showroom in Bethesda, Maryland.
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    DTC rug brand Ernesta opens second showroom

    The company has opened a location in Bethesda, Maryland, in an area that has increasingly become popular for other DTC brands opening stores.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers

    The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers.

    By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 5, 2024
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    After a puzzling past few months, Foxtrot returns

    The retailer, which abruptly ceased operations earlier this year, will reopen its store in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood.

    By Brett Dworski • Sept. 4, 2024
  • Exterior of an Allbirds store in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood
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    Allbirds plans reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance

    The once-DTC darling was warned of a possible delisting in April and has until the end of the month to regain compliance.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty debuts at Selfridges

    The move marks the inclusive lingerie brand’s first brick-and-mortar presence abroad.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
  • Storefront of Abercrombie & Fitch in a mall. Store windows on the left and right have mannequins wearing long pants and shirts.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Pacsun names CFO, Abercrombie posts ‘record’ Q2 net sales

    The teen retailer hired BowFlex, Inc. veteran Aina Konold, while the apparel company saw sales increase 21% year over year to $1.1 billion.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 30, 2024
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    A slowing women’s business is hurting Lululemon’s growth

    While CEO Calvin McDonald said the Breezethrough leggings debacle had a “negligible impact” on its sales, the brand continues to suffer from other merchandise misses.

    By • Aug. 30, 2024
  • Exterior of a Bonobos store in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood
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    What lies ahead for Bonobos under new ownership

    The DTC darling has changed hands several times over the past decade. Does that matter?

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
  • A person with long blond hair smiles, sitting sideways in a director-style chair. Water and far-off trees are in the background.
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    Heydude taps Sydney Sweeney for campaign emphasizing comfort

    The brand has an ambitious full-year goal to limit declines to 10% or less, and a lot is riding on the holiday quarter.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
  • A Purple Innovation mattress.
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    Purple lays off corporate staff as it plots factory closures

    The mattress retailer cut an unspecified number of jobs this month and is closing two manufacturing sites in Utah.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 26, 2024
  • A person, Dolly Parton, is seen from behind holding a lipstick and sitting in chair that reads "Dolly" across the back.
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    Dolly Parton launches beauty line

    A collection of four lipsticks is available online now, with a full in-store rollout scheduled to begin in 2025.

    By Lara Ewen • Aug. 26, 2024
  • Three people standing near each other wearing apparel items from Hollister's Collegiate Graphics Shop collection
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    The Weekly Closeout: Amazon’s October sales event returns and Hollister goes back to school

    The e-commerce giant is prepping for its unofficial holiday kickoff event, while the apparel brand launched a collection featuring over 30 U.S. universities.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 23, 2024
  • Two people sit on an Avocado mattress
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    Avocado Green Brands names COO, builds out leadership team

    The sustainability-focused mattress company named Matthew Anderson as its chief operating officer, among other personnel announcements. 

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
  • A person doing a squat while holding weights and following an instructional Peloton video, with the exercise brand's Peloton Bike also in view.
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    Peloton projects nearly 10% sales decline for the year

    CFO Liz Coddington expects “softness” in connected fitness demand in the medium term, but remains optimistic about the category’s growth potential.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Universal Standard’s CEO talks inclusivity, legacy and brand-building

    As Polina Veksler expands her business, she also wants to push the fashion industry to be more size inclusive.

    By Lara Ewen • Aug. 22, 2024
  • Four white sneakers with contrasting dark stripes are posed on a tri-tone background.
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    Steve Madden sells Greats to Unified Commerce Group

    The upscale sneaker label will join apparel brands Frank And Oak and Spiritual Gangster on the growing retail platform.

    By Lara Ewen • Aug. 21, 2024