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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
  • Khloé Kardashian modeling items from her latest Fabletics collection
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    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
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    Top 5 stories from Retail Dive

    Though some of the problems of the pandemic have waned, retail continues to reel from C-suite turnover and layoffs.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Clinique's Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator & New Moisture Surge™ Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator
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    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 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 March 28, 2024
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    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
  • A Dr. Martens leather boot is pictured in front of recycled leather scraps.
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    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
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    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
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    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 Launches Fine Jewelry
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    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 March 25, 2024
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    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
  • The Nike "swoosh" on the side of a building, with another building seen behind it.
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    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 March 22, 2024
  • To the right of a mall store entrance, a minimalist gray granite facade features the red and white Lululemon logo and white lettering.
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    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 March 22, 2024
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    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
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    Chewy posts 4.2% sales gain in Q4 even as active customers decline

    The online pet retailer benefited from sales in the non-discretionary and health categories, as well as its Autoship subscription service.

    By March 21, 2024
  • An Untuckit storefront in Corte Madera, California.
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    Untuckit to open 14 new stores in 2024

    The DTC apparel brand said the first seven stores will open by May across California, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey and New York.

    By Howard Ruben • March 20, 2024
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    Manscaped envisions ‘the boys’ as mini-mes in branding push

    The male grooming brand known for raunchy innuendo leans on Pereira O’Dell and a striking visual metaphor as it reaches beyond performance marketing.

    By Chris Kelly • March 19, 2024
  • A group of people sitting around a Solo Stove fire pit.
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    New Solo Brands CEO initiates ‘full strategic review’

    Chris Metz says the company will focus in on Solo Stove and Chubbies as it looks to address a lack of product innovation at the company.

    By March 19, 2024
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    The Sill expands into outdoor plants, gardening products

    The brand, which became known for its houseplants, has added flowering trees, shrubs, fertilizers, tools and more to its assortment.

    By Howard Ruben • March 19, 2024
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    FabFitFun acquires PupBox from Petco

    The deal both satisfies a need from existing members who have been asking for more pet offerings and allows the company to reach new audiences.

    By March 19, 2024
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    Nicki Minaj launches press-on nail brand

    The brand, dubbed Pink Friday Nails, allows customers to customize the length, shape and design of the products.

    By Howard Ruben • March 18, 2024
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    Outdoor Voices shutters all stores

    The activewear brand, once a DTC darling, told staff on Tuesday it would close stores as it shifts to an online-only model.

    By March 15, 2024
  • Fossil "Made For This" campaign from September 2023
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    Longtime Fossil CEO out as company announces strategic review

    The departure of Kosta Kartsotis, who spent over 20 years at the helm, came as the retailer reported Q4 sales falling nearly 16% and losses widening.

    By Howard Ruben • March 15, 2024