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Carhartt hires new SVP of DTC
The premium workwear brand recently opened its 35th U.S. retail location, signaling its interest in direct-to-consumer growth.
By Dani James • May 12, 2022 -
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Allbirds' first wholesale deals are with Zalando and Public Lands
The company's own physical footprint is also performing well, with U.S. stores growing "well in excess of 150%" in the first quarter.
By Cara Salpini • May 11, 2022 -
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TrendlineWhat'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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Summersalt taps 27 women for annual campaign targeting inclusivity
The DTC swimwear brand enlisted activists, entrepreneurs and other well-known women to front its “Every Body is a Summersalt Body” campaign.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2022 -
Wayfair's net loss nears $320M as CFO prepares to exit
Michael Fleisher held the chief finance spot for eight years and will be succeeded by Kate Gulliver, who is the retailer's chief people officer.
By Caroline Jansen • May 5, 2022 -
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Savage X Fenty plans 6 more stores
The lingerie brand opened its first store in January, followed by four others. Now, the company plans to more than double that footprint.
By Cara Salpini • May 5, 2022 -
Courtesy of Purple
Purple names new COO
Eric Haynor, who has 30 years of supply chain management experience, replaces John Legg, who exited the position in April.
By Caroline Jansen • May 4, 2022 -
Torrid names new CEO
The former chief executive of Belk, Lisa Harper, is now in the top spot. Previous CEO Liz Muñoz was named the company's chief creative officer.
By Kaarin Moore • May 4, 2022 -
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United By Blue started in wholesale, expanded to DTC and now sells other sustainable brands. Here’s why.
Over the last 18 months, the company has grown its collection of third-party brands "really rapidly" to account for 20% of its assortment.
By Cara Salpini • May 3, 2022 -
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Madison Reed raises $33M to expand store footprint
The company plans to have 80 Hair Color Bar locations opened by the end of the year as it moves into new geographical markets.
By Dani James • May 2, 2022 -
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Sunday II Sunday's latest hair care launch will sell on Ulta before its own website
The beauty retailer has been working to nab exclusive deals with DTC brands and build out its assortment of Black-owned brands.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 2, 2022 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: What's going on at Amazon?
The e-commerce giant is grappling with many challenges, including union efforts and its Prime delivery promises.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 28, 2022 -
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Inside the Store: Amazon Go’s new suburban format
The Mill Creek, Washington, store features an expanded selection of grocery products, a customer service desk and a made-to-order meal counter.
By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2022 -
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DTC furniture brand Burrow plots 10 new stores
Kicking off the brick-and-mortar expansion, the brand on Tuesday opened its first store in Boston by appointment only, planning a broader opening in May.
By Caroline Jansen • April 26, 2022 -
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ThirdLove snaps up Kit Undergarments in first acquisition
CEO Heidi Zak said the bra company wanted a sub-brand to target a younger demographic and chose to acquire one rather than build it internally.
By Cara Salpini • April 25, 2022 -
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Digital Brands has ambitious expansion plans. A trade creditor wants them on ice until it is paid.
The DTC company's model is based on acquisitions. But it needs cash as losses expand and unpaid vendors seek payment in court.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 21, 2022 -
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Banana Republic to permanently shut websites in Europe
The retailer has recently gone through a brand revamp to focus on "democratic, approachable and inclusive luxury."
By Kaarin Moore • April 21, 2022 -
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What Lululemon is prioritizing in the years ahead
From the retailer's plans for Mirror to what international markets it's planning to enter, here are some takeaways on the company's new strategy.
By Cara Salpini • April 21, 2022 -
Courtesy of Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret debuts inclusive, digital-only 'Happy Nation' tween brand
The gender-neutral assortment could challenge American Eagle's successful Aerie brand and reflects another step in the lingerie giant's evolution.
By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2022 -
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Lululemon wants to double revenue to $12.5B by 2026, thanks to men's and digital
The retailer also revealed plans for Mirror, including a membership program launching later this year.
By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2022 -
Courtesy of Glossier
Glossier taps Olivia Rodrigo as first celebrity brand ambassador
The partnership will see Rodrigo featured in Glossier campaigns and also contributing to product and content.
By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2022 -
Courtesy of TPH by TARAJI
Taraji P. Henson launches body care line at Walmart
The new line, featuring 13 products, is an extension of the TPH by Taraji brand and is available exclusively at the mass merchant's stores and online.
By Caroline Jansen • April 19, 2022 -
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Chewy launches freight service to fulfill linehaul needs
The online retailer is leveraging its own middle mile fleet in a bid for more reliable and less expensive transportation.
By Max Garland • April 19, 2022 -
PVH says the scale of its star brands puts aggressive goals within reach
The owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is recalibrating in a tough environment, with direct-to-consumer and wholesale both in focus.
By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott expands into watches
The line includes "signature timepieces" as well as "elevated watch bands" and comes about a year after the brand launched its first men's collection.
By Cara Salpini • April 18, 2022 -
Courtesy of Grove Collaborative
Grove Collaborative hires former Unilever exec as CFO
Sergio Cervantes was CFO of Murad and led the skincare brand's integration into CPG giant Unilever after the company was acquired.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 14, 2022
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