Digital Brands Group expects to earn $27M in revenue in 2024

The company, which is undergoing a strategic review, said it is working to boost shareholder value.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 4, 2024

Halsey’s Gen Z-focused beauty brand AF94 partners with Ulta Beauty

The makeup brand launched on Ulta’s website on Dec. 24 and will head to select stores beginning Jan. 14.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 3, 2024

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Shiseido to acquire Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter, could accelerate Shiseido’s growth in the Americas.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 3, 2024

Bark’s chief technology officer to exit

Nari Sitaraman will step down this month after holding the role since 2021. Eric Picard, vice president of product management, will take on the CTO duties.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 2, 2024

Nike unveils $2B cost-savings plan to drive growth, profitability

The retailer is streamlining the organization, simplifying its product portfolio, increasing automation and using scale to drive efficiencies.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 22, 2023

With Series A investment, Iris&Romeo to enter Sephora

The clean beauty brand received an investment from True Beauty Ventures, whose portfolio also includes BeautyStat, Caliray, Vacation and Dieux.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 22, 2023

Unilever to acquire K18

The hair care brand, which was founded in 2020, takes a scientific approach to developing products.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 22, 2023

Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023

Private equity firm agrees to buy Uoma Beauty assets

MacArthur Beauty “saw an opportunity to save this brand and turn it around” after the company received a warning notice from the U.K. government.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 21, 2023

Vuori taps new chief marketing officer

Former Levi Strauss & Co. executive Karen Riley-Grant is taking on the CMO position as Vuori sets course for massive retail expansion.

By Dani James • Dec. 20, 2023

Patrick Ta Beauty taps Fenty Beauty exec to lead marketing

Jacqueline Barrett, who led consumer strategic marketing at Fenty Beauty, will oversee Patrick Ta’s strategic marketing and communications.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 20, 2023

Revolution Beauty appoints new president of North America

The U.K. beauty brand has hired Erin Cast, who brings several years of experience from companies such as Coty.

By Dani James • Dec. 19, 2023

Amyris to sell JVN brand for $1.25M

Windsong Global was the successful bidder. Rose and Stripes were also auctioned off as part of Amyris' bankruptcy process.

By Dani James • Dec. 18, 2023

Tonal launches trade-in program for Lululemon Studio customers

Following Lululemon’s discontinuation of Mirror, Tonal is offering product discounts, a free one-year membership and removal of the Mirror device.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 18, 2023

Aly Raisman and Chris Paul invest in Meati Foods

The sports moguls join Derek Jeter and Rachel Ray in funding the mushroom-root plant-based company, whose goal is to become a market leader by 2025.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 18, 2023

MeUndies names chief revenue officer as it plans membership program revamp

Ariel Stoddard joins the DTC brand from Fabletics where she served as general manager and oversaw expansion into new categories, like scrubs.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 15, 2023

Peloton names chief marketing officer

Lauren Weinberg joins the fitness company from Intuit following Leslie Berland’s resignation from the role after less than a year.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 15, 2023

Showfields landlord, funders voice concern over bankruptcy financing

The retailer's Brooklyn landlord objected to its proposed DIP financing, alleging Showfields has insiders involved with the lender. Meanwhile, the CEO said the company is working on "reaching a resolution" with creditors.

By Dani James • Dec. 15, 2023

Hanna Andersson appoints chief customer officer

Marking a new C-suite position for the children's apparel brand, Lisa Perlmutter joins after working at Brilliant Earth.

By Dani James • Dec. 14, 2023

DTC brands embrace hybrid models as online growth slows: GlobalData

Companies are expanding their distribution channels through wholesale and physical storefronts to capture shoppers post-pandemic.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 13, 2023

Revolution Beauty CFO to exit as company reaches settlement with co-founder

Elizabeth Lake stepped down from the board immediately and will be replaced as CFO by Neil Catto in January.

By Dani James • Dec. 13, 2023

Monica and Andy launches maternity collection at Walmart

The maternity line joins the brand’s signature baby offerings that debuted in February at select Walmart stores and online.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 12, 2023

Youthforia appoints first VP of marketing

Expanding the makeup brand’s executive team, Tina Shim takes on the role alongside its new vice president of sales, KC Giddings.

By Dani James • Dec. 12, 2023

Vuori opens second New York City store

The Upper East Side location follows the opening of a 5,000-square-foot flagship store in SoHo in October of 2022.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 11, 2023

SmileDirectClub shuts down, leaving customers without support

The DTC dental company filed for bankruptcy earlier this year hoping to undergo a going-concern transaction, but has now closed its operations.

By Dani James • Dec. 11, 2023