Natura & Co considers selling The Body Shop

The Brazilian cosmetics conglomerate acquired the beauty brand in 2017 and is now exploring strategic alternatives amid declining performance. 

By Dani James • Aug. 28, 2023

Jennifer Aniston’s Lolavie continues retail expansion with Credo Beauty launch

The hair care brand entered Ulta Beauty in May as the company works to expand its reach.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 28, 2023

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Madison Reed enters Walmart

The hair color and salon company is focused on growth across all distribution channels, CEO Amy Errett told Retail Dive.

By Dani James • Aug. 28, 2023

Deodorant brand Curie lands in 4,300 Walmart stores

The mass merchant will carry several of the DTC brand’s products in stores nationwide as well as on its website.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 25, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Petco swings to a loss and Ace Hardware plans 170 stores this year

The pet retailer reported its 19th consecutive quarter of comp growth, while the hardware cooperative has already opened 100 of its planned stores.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 25, 2023

Patrick Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s Mosh raises $3M for retail expansion

Schwarzenegger — a former investor in trendy CPG products — and his mom bring a unique profile to promote a protein bar focused on brain health.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 25, 2023

Oddity names SpoiledChild CEO

Gil Efrati brings marketing experience from direct-to-consumer company Resident as well as Google.

By Dani James • Aug. 24, 2023

Allbirds launches new sneaker style

The Courier — which debuts amid transformational changes at the brand — is inspired by vintage trainers and priced at $125. 

By Dani James • Aug. 24, 2023

Peloton recall dings growth in Q4

The company — which saw revenue decline 5% year over year — experienced larger-than-anticipated costs after enacting a bike seat post recall in May.

By Dani James • Aug. 23, 2023

Infant formula brand ByHeart enters Target, plans DTC relaunch

The brand halted production after it voluntarily recalled some products in December due to concerns over possible cross-contamination.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 23, 2023

Away lays off 22, including chief commercial officer

To better align with its growth strategy, the travel brand in May reduced its workforce, including CCO Laura Willensky.

By Dani James • Aug. 22, 2023

Boxed acquired by MSG Distributors

The regional distributor of consumables and household products said it will work to continue serving Boxed’s customers, vendors and brands.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 22, 2023

Happy Socks appoints new CEO

Alexander Meyer comes to the company from The Bay, where he served as chief customer officer.

By Dani James • Aug. 21, 2023

Recess expands to 5K additional retail doors

The DTC beverage brand is now available in 14,000 stores, spanning retailers like Target, CVS, H-E-B, Sprouts and Winn Dixie.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 21, 2023

DTC’s Q2 was a mixed bag as holidays approach

Some brands swam while others drowned in a period that saw everything from major executive changes to falling sales.

By Caroline Jansen , Dani James • Aug. 21, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Target faces ESG lawsuit, BeautyStat names chief marketing officer

The suit filed by a Target stockholder alleges that the retailer misled shareholders over the effect its ESG efforts would have on its performance.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023

Bark approves share repurchase program of up to $7.5M

The pet care brand's long-term debt reached $81.4 million in Q1 and revenue declined 8% year over year. 

By Dani James • Aug. 18, 2023

Quip launches vitamin-enhanced mints

The new product builds out the portfolio of the DTC oral healthcare brand, which became known for its toothbrushes.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 18, 2023

Digital Brands Group reports Q2 net income

The company — which boasts a portfolio including Sundry and Stateside — swung from a net loss of $10.6 million the year before. 

By Dani James • Aug. 17, 2023

Healthcare apparel brand Figs aims to improve fulfillment efficiency

Elevated storage costs have been a thorn in the direct-to-consumer company's side since last year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 17, 2023

Heydude teams up with Dude Perfect

The footwear brand is forming a long-term partnership with Dude Perfect — a sports-themed content group with nearly 60 million YouTube subscribers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 17, 2023

Babylist to open flagship showroom in Beverly Hills

The 18,000 square-foot location set to open this week will serve as a product testing ground to customers looking to make a purchase.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 16, 2023

Function of Beauty launches exclusive Sephora collection

The custom hair care brand's new bond-building line will be in 300 stores in addition to the retailer's website.

By Dani James • Aug. 16, 2023

Grove Collaborative co-founder out as CEO

Stuart Landesberg will exit the chief executive role Wednesday, being succeeded by former Zulily and Shopbop CEO Jeff Yurcisin.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 15, 2023

How Dormify remains relevant with Gen Z this back-to-school season

Co-founder Amanda Zuckerman discusses how the brand is leveraging feedback from its community of ambassadors and customers.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 15, 2023