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The Citizenry opens outpost in Interior Define store
The tie-up between the two Havenly-owned brands allows The Citizenry to expand its physical presence after opening a flagship in New York City.
By Howard Ruben • Updated April 9, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Puma plots design space in LA, Bank of America downgrades Figs
The athletics brand said the studio will open in 2025, while spending pullbacks contributed to the scrubs brand’s recent negative rating.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 5, 2024 -
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Though some of the problems of the pandemic have waned, retail continues to reel from C-suite turnover and layoffs.
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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 -
LeBron James’ The Shop launches men’s grooming line at Walmart
The line of skin, hair and beard care products debuted on Monday in 1,600 of the big-box retailer's stores and online.
By Suzette Parmley • April 4, 2024 -
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 -
L’Occitane sells Grown Alchemist 2 years after acquiring the brand
André Hoffmann, L’Occitane Group’s former CEO and vice chairman, has bought a controlling majority stake in the skin care brand for 28 million euros.
By Caroline Jansen • April 3, 2024 -
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 -
Tupperware flags accounting strains in late 10-K notice
The notice comes roughly five months after the brand said its former independent auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers declined to be re-appointed.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 2, 2024 -
Boardriders to lay off more than 600 by the end of April
The cuts include C-suite execs and bring the total affected in California to nearly 700 since the company was acquired by Authentic Brands Group.
By Laurel Deppen • April 2, 2024 -
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Skims clones Kim Kardashian for first TV push
Created with Wieden + Kennedy, the cinematic effort looks to launch the shapewear brand for a national audience with a bold but playful story.
By Chris Kelly • April 1, 2024 -
Fabletics launches third collection with Khloé Kardashian
The collection, dubbed Khloé V3, features 26 pieces — including, for the first time, compression swimwear.
By Howard Ruben • April 1, 2024 -
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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The Weekly Closeout: Beyond partners with X as Miniso pops up in Times Square
The home retailer’s social media deal involves short- and long-form content. Meanwhile, Miniso’s store concept follows a successful flagship in New York.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 29, 2024 -
Knix signs Gabrielle Union as global brand ambassador
The actor will be featured in the new “Knix for Life” campaign and will be involved in events and other initiatives for the period care brand.
By Howard Ruben • March 29, 2024 -
Beautycounter breaks into fragrances
At launch, the collection includes five fragrances and will be available on the brand’s website, stores and through its team of independent sellers.
By Howard Ruben • March 28, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
Dr. Martens launches recycled leather collection and resale platform
The footwear company is promoting both launches as part of its sustainability commitments.
By Laurel Deppen • March 26, 2024 -
Lalo secures equity investment round
The round, led by consumer venture group Forecast Labs, will be used to boost sales and explore growth opportunities in retail.
By Howard Ruben • March 26, 2024 -
Rhone taps Athleta vet for board slot as it preps to launch first women’s collection
Tess Roering spent five years at the women’s activewear brand, including as its first head of marketing. Also joining the board is ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.
By Howard Ruben • Updated March 27, 2024 -
Kendra Scott expands fine jewelry offering with lab grown diamond collection
The jewelry company said it was a “natural category addition” that allows it to offer high-end jewelry at more affordable prices.
By Suzette Parmley • March 25, 2024 -
The Center adds body care brand Cyklar to its portfolio
The beauty accelerator, which houses brands like Saltair and Phlur, has partnered with the Claudia Sulewski-founded brand.
By Howard Ruben • March 22, 2024 -
Nike addresses flaws in DTC strategy as Q3 revenues come in flat
CEO John Donahoe said the sportswear brand “is not performing at our potential” and needs to lean back into wholesale and product innovation.
By Cara Salpini • March 22, 2024 -
Has Lululemon peaked?
Growth in North America has slowed, but analysts aren’t worried, given the brand’s innovation, past nimbleness and potential abroad.
By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2024 -
Walmart adds oral care brands targeting Gen Z and millennial shoppers
Zimba and Plus Ultra will land in 4,500 and 600 of the mass merchant’s stores, respectively, significantly expanding their wholesale presence.
By Howard Ruben • March 21, 2024