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Saks.com snags up to $60M in additional liquidity
The infusion from Pathlight Capital and Bank of America will bolster the luxury online player’s financial position in a “challenging macro-environment.”
By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2024 -
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Andy Jassy says Amazon will deepen investments in generative AI
Jassy described the tech as “the largest technology transformation since the cloud” or the internet, and said the company is “optimistic” it will be built on top of AWS.
By Nate Delesline III • April 11, 2024 -
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TrendlineWhat'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.
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Rent the Runway turns to resale, advertising in renewed growth push
The apparel rental service beat expectations in Q4 and struck a note of confidence, saying its restructuring earlier this year wasn’t just about cuts.
By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2024 -
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Toy maker MGA Entertainment launches DTC website
The company aims to bring its top brands, including L.O.L. Surprise!, Little Tikes and Bratz, under one online storefront.
By Suzette Parmley • April 10, 2024 -
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Knix launches mesh collection
The “sexy” line of mesh underwear and bodysuits features Knix’s new global brand ambassador, Gabrielle Union.
By Suzette Parmley • April 10, 2024 -
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Yeti opens first New York store
The cooler maker’s 20th store, featuring a large customization space, comes as the brand reached $1 billion in sales last year in the drinkware category.
By Suzette Parmley • April 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SlackAI in retail: Start small and think big
How to start using AI and automation in retail to better serve employees and customers.
April 8, 2024 -
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Shein, Temu have high customer overlap with TikTok Shop: report
Even while facing a potential ban in the U.S., the platform is dominating social shopping, an Earnest Analytics report finds.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2024 -
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Bark adds 2 pet industry veterans to C-suite
New chief revenue and chief marketing officers join with experience from pet brands Outward Hound and JustFoodForDogs.
By Suzette Parmley • April 4, 2024 -
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Lizzo’s Yitty brand launches into swimwear
The Shaping Swim collection comes on the heels of parent company Fabletics launching compression swimwear in its third collection with Khloé Kardashian.
By Howard Ruben • April 3, 2024 -
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Poshmark enlists sustainable brands for live shopping event series
Brands including Rothy’s and Christy Dawn will host shows to spotlight circular fashion in celebration of Earth Month.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 3, 2024 -
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Grove Collaborative refreshes core brand Grove Co.
The company is consolidating all of its private brands under one label as it looks to increase its visibility on retail shelves.
By Suzette Parmley • April 2, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Delivery SolutionsWhy offer label-free and package-free returns?
Customers want to shop — and return — how they want. Consider offering label-free and package-free returns.
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Clinique expands reach with launch of Amazon storefront
Parent company Estée Lauder is leaning into the e-commerce giant’s platform, with more of its brands planning storefronts there in the coming months.
By Suzette Parmley • March 29, 2024 -
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Mercari ends selling fees, debuts new returns policy
The no-fee structure became effective on all new listings earlier this week and will roll out to the rest of the site in the weeks to come.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 29, 2024 -
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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga doubles down on Europe
The brand this week began selling in over a dozen countries through its partnership with Sephora.
By Suzette Parmley • March 28, 2024 -
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Amazon says it removed over 7M fake goods in 2023
The e-commerce giant, which has long faced scrutiny over counterfeits, said it invested more than $1 billion into fighting fakes last year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 28, 2024 -
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E-commerce deal count fell more than 50% in 2023: PitchBook
Even as trends improved in the back half of the year, overall deal count and value fell last year compared to 2022.
By Howard Ruben • March 27, 2024 -
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DoorDash doubles down on beauty with Sally Beauty, MAC Cosmetics deal
The delivery platform, which is also expanding a partnership with Sephora, has added more than 400,000 beauty and personal care products since 2021.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 20, 2024 -
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The Sill expands into outdoor plants, gardening products
The brand, which became known for its houseplants, has added flowering trees, shrubs, fertilizers, tools and more to its assortment.
By Howard Ruben • March 19, 2024 -
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FabFitFun acquires PupBox from Petco
The deal both satisfies a need from existing members who have been asking for more pet offerings and allows the company to reach new audiences.
By Caroline Jansen • March 19, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ShopifyYour commerce platform should make you more money
Why enterprise retailers demand a commerce platform that absorbs complexity and delivers the best value.
March 19, 2024 -
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Outdoor Voices shutters all stores
The activewear brand, once a DTC darling, told staff on Tuesday it would close stores as it shifts to an online-only model.
By Caroline Jansen • March 15, 2024 -
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Amazon announces first Big Spring Sale
In a shift from previous sale promotions, the retailer said Prime membership is not required to shop the event, which starts Wednesday.
By Nate Delesline III • March 15, 2024 -
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Purple posts sales increase for the first time in 8 quarters
While it has taken a while, the company is “extremely encouraged” by the response to recent product launches intended to broaden its customer base.
By Caroline Jansen • March 13, 2024
