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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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