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    Under Armour holds first investor day in 6 years

    Capping off a difficult year, CEO Kevin Plank outlined the brand’s strategy to get back to growth through marketing reinvestment and product innovation.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Adidas headquarters searched, Amazon starts selling cars

    The activewear brand is under investigation for tax and customs compliance, while the e-commerce giant is offering Hyundai cars through Amazon Autos.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 13, 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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    Indochino names vice president of marketing

    Ryane Askew comes with digital marketing experience from Pier 1, Blue Nile, J.C. Penney, Amazon and Nordstrom.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Chewy returns to member growth with better site experiences

    A more convenient in-app experience and positive responses to veterinary clinics helped drive customer growth at the pet goods retailer.

    By Bryan Wassel • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Outfox Hospitality faces $3.8M in labor penalties

    The Illinois Department of Labor seeks back wages from the bankrupt retailer for failing to give workers 60 days’ notice before they were laid off.

    By Jessica Loder • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Tatcha to launch at Ulta Beauty

    About 30 of the brand’s products will be available on the beauty retailer’s website, including its Water Cream and Dewy Skin Cream.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Peloton’s new app is focused on strength training

    The connected fitness company wants to draw more customers, particularly millennial men, to its platform.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Lululemon returns to stronger growth with 9% revenue jump

    As the brand looks to drive growth in North America, revenue in that region increased 2%, but comps still declined. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    Chewy raises full-year guidance as it beats Q3 expectations

    The online pet retailer saw net sales increase nearly 5% driven by strength in its Autoship subscription service and nondescretionary categories.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Lender group completes acquisition of Tupperware’s assets

    Party Products LLC — made up of Stonehill Capital Management and Alden Global Capital — has acquired the company’s brand name and other assets.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Wolverine names Under Armour, Designer Brands vet as chief product officer

    Mike Maloney will lead product development, merchandise strategy and market expansion for the company’s Work Group.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 3, 2024
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    Target adds Bogg to its assortment

    The brand, known for its colorful tote bags, will land in the mass merchant early next month.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 25, 2024
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    Vuori doesn’t need money. Investors keep knocking anyway.

    A recent $825 million fundraise from General Atlantic and Stripes tipped the brand into the $5 billion valuation range. Investor Jon Kossow says the company still doesn’t need the cash to fund its own operations.

    By • Nov. 25, 2024
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    Olive & June to be acquired by Hydro Flask owner for $240M

    Olive & June’s founder and CEO Sarah Gibson Tuttle will remain on the team as the nail care company joins Helen of Troy’s portfolio of brands.

    By • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Sweaty Betty opens first US stores

    Two brick-and-mortar locations in Chicago and Washington, D.C., will serve as the brand’s first stand-alone stores in the country.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 22, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Stitch Fix adds stylist profiles, NRF and RILA respond to overtime rule block

    The apparel box retailer is introducing customers to the brains behind its boxes while retail organizations express relief to a ruling on overtime pay.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston

    The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 19, 2024
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    Perigold plans more store openings in 2025

    The retailer, which is part of Wayfair’s portfolio, will open a Houston location in the spring featuring furniture, decor, lighting, kitchen, bath and tile products.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Yeti, E.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs

    Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Target extends store hours for the holidays, Nuuly launches ‘The Thrift Shop’

    The mass merchant will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight from Nov. 30 to Dec. 23, while the subscription company debuted a perk for discounted styles.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Brilliant Earth opens first street-level store in New York City

    Located in the Nolita neighborhood, the showroom features a try-on bar and a dedicated space for bridal and fine jewelry appointments.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Grove doubles down on DTC, will ditch brick-and-mortar partnerships

    The sustainability-focused consumer products brand said that selling through retail stores generated few sales and has been “consistently unprofitable.”

    By • Nov. 13, 2024
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    On pulls back on wholesale as Q3 sales surge more than 32%

    The Swiss footwear brand said that opening flagship stores in China will help take advantage of its momentum in Asia.

    By • Nov. 12, 2024
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    With latest investment, Vuori’s valuation hits $5.5B

    An $825 million infusion led by General Atlantic and Stripes will fortify the athleisure brand’s already formidable challenge to market leader Lululemon.

    By • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Beyond Meat posts positive growth for first time in almost 3 years

    Despite quarterly sales volumes taking a hit, CEO Ethan Brown told analysts that the company’s price hikes are helping on its path to profitability.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 11, 2024