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As consumers pull back on discretionary spending, Chewy focuses on healthcare
The online pet retailer’s CEO discussed its recent launch into vet clinics and what’s driving the increased demand for pet health.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Allbirds looks to sports veterans for chief marketing, design roles
Kelly Olmstead, who joined the brand last year, has been promoted to chief marketer, while Adrian Nyman takes on the new design position.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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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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Yeti leans into post-purchase communication to engage customers
“You need excellence all the way from the homepage through a package arriving at their doorstep,” said Yeti’s director of software engineering.
By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Eighth Day names beauty veteran Savannah Sachs CEO
The luxury skin care company, which recently received funding from L Catterton, is bringing on the former chief executive of Tula for its top role.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Hello Bello names new CEO
Will Righeimer will lead the Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard-founded baby brand after it was bought out of bankruptcy last month.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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‘It’s going to be a very tough year’: Casper CEO on the home goods market in 2024
The executive, along with Brooklinen CEO Billy May, discussed challenges in the sector and how to usher DTC brands into the next era of growth.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Lululemon taps new global creative director
Jonathan Cheung is taking on the role, while JJ Collier joins the retailer in the newly created position of vice president of design for outerwear.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Casper unveils new store concept in California
An existing Costa Mesa location underwent a refresh to highlight the brand’s top focus points: cooling, support and comfort.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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8 DTC brands to keep an eye on in 2024
With some brands filing for bankruptcy or shutting down entirely, 2023 paved the way for innovation from newer companies.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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All Showfields stores close
The company, now in bankruptcy, has showcased DTC brands, which until recently have largely avoided wholesale partnerships or physical retail.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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DTC skin care brand Curology launches on Amazon
Following its entrance into physical retail in late 2022 through its partnership with Target, the brand continues to expand its distribution network.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Under Armour taps new chief product officer, head of Americas
Industry veteran Yassine Saidi will take over product, and Kara Trent will replace David Baxter in the brand’s largest region.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Amazon and LeBron James partners with Fanatics
The e-commerce giant cut jobs in Prime Video and MGM Studios, while the NBA superstar joined Fanatics Collectibles.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat CFO takes on chief accounting officer responsibilities
Following Henry Dieu’s departure from the plant-based pioneer, Lubi Kutua is adding to his already full plate.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Meati Foods at Target? It’s part of the plant-based company’s growth strategy
The mushroom-meat maker opens the new year with a major retail distribution deal and more lofty goals.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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After Beyond Yoga suppliers stiffed workers, DOL recovers $1.1M in wages, damages
The U.S. Department of Labor’s settlement for 165 Los Angeles-based workers is the largest one to date for garment workers in the Golden State.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Blueland available in all 515 Whole Foods locations
The move further expands the reach of the DTC cleaning brand, which is also sold through Costco, Meijer, Target and others.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Rothy’s names new CEO
Co-founders Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin are transitioning from their roles as CEO and president to usher in Jenny Ming and Dayna Quanbeck.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Purple CEO: Stores are the ‘toughest part’ of the brand’s model
“Two-thirds of them are working and a third of them aren’t,” Rob DeMartini said during a presentation at ICR.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s Lemme supplement brand launches at Target
The brand’s products are now available nationwide in the mass merchant’s stores as well as on its website.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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8 DTC trends to follow in 2024
The past year was riddled with bankruptcies, layoffs and a handful of public debuts. What does this next year have in store for the industry?
By Dani James • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Influencer Jaclyn Hill’s namesake beauty brand shuts down
Jaclyn Cosmetics was housed under Forma Brands, which filed for bankruptcy in early 2023.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Amer Sports files for IPO
The company behind Wilson tennis rackets and Arc'teryx winter sport apparel is focused on adding physical stores and growing its DTC presence.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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The Body Shop reaches all-vegan product formulations
All current products have been certified by The Vegan Society, a goal the company has pursued since setting the target in 2021.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Peloton brings fitness classes to TikTok in bigger push for Gen Z
A co-branded content hub will reinforce the embattled fitness marketer’s recently introduced brand positioning around accessibility.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 4, 2024
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