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Hoka leads Deckers to 22% growth in Q1
The running brand surged 30% in the quarter thanks to strength in the DTC channel and robust sell-through of new styles.
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Courtesy of Indochino, Nordstrom
Nordstrom to open more Indochino shop-in-shops
The expanded partnership comes as the DTC custom suit brand works to grow its footprint of showrooms.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 26, 2024 -
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How the purpose of stores is evolving
Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Nike and Journeys make C-suite appointments
The athletics brand named Cheryan Jacob as chief information officer, while the footwear retailer appointed Stacy Doren as its marketing chief.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Curology
Curology enters CVS
The DTC brand’s nonprescription products debuted on the drugstore’s website and will be in stores by August.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 25, 2024 -
Helen of Troy reports distribution disruptions at Tennessee facility
The company is working with suppliers to address the remaining challenges impacting customer orders.
By Kelly Stroh • July 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of American Exchange Group
American Exchange Group acquires Indie Lee
The Aerosoles owner plans to grow the brand beyond skin care, as well as explore diffusion brands through licensing and brand expansion.
By Howard Ruben • July 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Pinkie, CVS Pharmacy
Tween period care brand Pinkie enters CVS
Designed by mothers and intended for the young age group, the brand also recently set foot into Target and Walmart.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Birkenstock
Birkenstock opens first owned store in France ahead of Olympics
The two-level space includes a community event area and is one of several stores the brand plans to open in key European cities in the coming years.
By Howard Ruben • July 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Knix
Knix enlists soccer star Megan Rapinoe for latest campaign
Rapinoe teamed up with the brand to pay athletes to talk about their periods while competing in sports.
By Howard Ruben • July 22, 2024 -
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Allbirds names Salomon veteran VP of design
Jason Israel, previously global creative director of the sports equipment company, will report to Chief Design Officer Adrian Nyman.
By Howard Ruben • July 18, 2024 -
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Adidas raises guidance again as Q2 sales surge 9%
Even without Yeezy, the activewear giant’s sales are trending strongly in the right direction as styles like the Samba gain renewed steam.
By Cara Salpini • July 17, 2024 -
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The Body Shop acquired out of UK administration
Investors including Auréa Group, whose portfolio is centered on DTC beauty brands, will acquire the decades-old retailer for an undisclosed amount.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Chubbies
Chubbies signs branded license deal with Team USA, Olympic Heritage
The multi-year collaboration includes an initial Paris 2024 themed collection with additional capsules to drop later this summer.
By Lara Ewen • July 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Canada Goose
Canada Goose appoints new chief digital and information officer
Alfredo C. M. Tan steps into the role Aug. 7 and replaces Matt Blonder, who was the company’s chief digital officer for a little over a year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Indochino
Indochino set to open 5 new stores this summer
The locations will be in Charleston, South Carolina; Fort Worth, Texas; Buffalo, New York; Murray, Utah; and Los Angeles.
By Howard Ruben • July 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Birkenstock
Birkenstock names managing director as it eyes expansion
Evelyn Chua will lead the footwear brand’s segments across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand in the newly created role.
By Howard Ruben • July 12, 2024 -
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One-third of consumers cut spending in Q2: report
Inflation concerns continue to weigh on shoppers, with 84% saying it has affected how they spend their money, according to a report from Jungle Scout.
By Howard Ruben • July 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Municipal
Mark Wahlberg’s Municipal brand opens first permanent store in LA
The location opening comes after the apparel brand ran a seven-month pop-up in New York City’s Hudson Yards.
By Howard Ruben • July 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of E.l.f. Beauty
Naturium lands in Ulta Beauty
The skin care brand will have 46 products available in over 1,400 of the beauty retailer’s stores.
By Howard Ruben • July 11, 2024 -
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Nike taps former executive Tom Peddie to return as vice president of marketplace partners
The 30-year veteran of the athletics retailer, who retired in 2020, is set to return as the company shifts its direct-to-consumer strategy.
By Nate Delesline III • July 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Athletic Brewing
Nonalcoholic beer maker Athletic boosts coffers with $50M investment
The financing round will help fund the fast-growing company’s expansion efforts.
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Courtesy of Made In
Made In Cookware launches Canadian website
The North American expansion comes as the company looks to grow in more international markets.
By Howard Ruben • July 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Vineyard Vines
Vineyard Vines teams up with Jeep on capsule collection
The collection, which is available in select Vineyard Vines stores as well as on its website, consists of hats, sweatshirts, shirts and shorts.
By Howard Ruben • July 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Glossier
Glossier inks partnership with USA Basketball Women’s National Team
The beauty brand in March expanded its partnership with the WNBA, which initially launched in 2020.
By Howard Ruben • July 3, 2024 -
Permission granted by Hoka
Hoka’s latest avian-themed ads look to shore up favor among runners
Establishing a stronger connection to runners comes as legacy rivals like Nike have seen their foothold in the community slip.
By Peter Adams • July 3, 2024
