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  • A person wearing Rhone's commuter shirt.
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    L Catterton sells stake in men’s apparel brand Rhone

    The brand closed on a round of financing through a special purpose vehicle fund that allowed it to buy out the private equity firm’s minority stake.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Q&A

    Milk Bar chef and CEO Christina Tosi talks growth, the future and her favorite part of each week

    The New York-based tycoon talks about how she stays true to her sweet tooth while managing a growing business portfolio and staff.

    By Judy McGuire • Oct. 30, 2023
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    How the purpose of stores is evolving

    Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Skechers’ DTC sales up 23.8% in Q3

    The company said it was a “difficult year” for wholesale — which saw sales decline 1.4% in Q3 — and hopes next year may offer growth for the segment.

    By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 27, 2023
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    On opens Miami store as it looks to expand brick-and-mortar presence

    The Swiss athletics brand aims to increase the pace of owned store growth, planning to open 20 to 25 stores per year.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 27, 2023
  • A Hoka storefront in Los Angeles
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    Hoka Q2 sales increase driven by DTC

    Parent company Deckers intends to divest Sanuk and teased the launch of a new footwear brand during a call with analysts.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
  • De'Aaron Fox and Steph Curry work out in a gymnasium.
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    The Weekly Closeout: ‘Ted Lasso’ teams with Barbie and Curry Brand signs its first signature athlete

    Mattel announced a new collection based on the hit TV show, while Under Armour and Steph Curry brought on De’Aaron Fox as a brand ambassador.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 27, 2023
  • A group of people sitting around a Solo Stove fire pit.
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    Solo Brands CFO to exit

    Somer Webb will step down on Dec. 10 and be replaced in the interim by Andrea Tarbox as the company begins a search for a successor.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
  • Display of black, blue and orange Dollar SHave CLub products, including shaving razors
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    Unilever to sell Dollar Shave Club

    Private equity firm Nexus Capital Management will acquire the brand, though Unilever will keep a minority shareholder stake. 

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
  • NBA players Julius Randle, left, and Terance Mann, right are shown in this composite image. Randle and Mann recently signed on as Skechers brand ambassadors as the shoe and apparel company looks to ma
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    Skechers signs Julius Randle and Terance Mann in basketball debut

    The footwear brand is moving deeper into team sports just months after announcing its first soccer cleat.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Our Place launches at Target

    The DTC cookware brand has launched in 650 of the mass merchant’s stores as well as on its website.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 25, 2023
  • Rendering of a Spanx pop-up shop featuring black clothing and bright red curvy displays
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    Spanx launches first pop-up series

    The apparel and shapewear company will host experiential events in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Miami.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
  • Celebrity Kim Kardashian poses behind a bright blue Skims retail product display
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    Kim Kardashian’s Skims launches into men’s

    Skims Mens debuts exclusively on the brand’s website on Thursday and will include T-shirts, tanks, boxers and briefs.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
  • Display of various Hello Bello products in packages and bottles on a yellow background
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    Hello Bello files for bankruptcy amid supply chain setbacks

    The baby care company — founded by celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard — has agreed to a stalking horse bid from private equity firm Hildred Capital Management.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
  • White and brown supplement and skin care bottles from Modere.
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    Modere appoints CIO

    Guy Thier brings over 25 years of experience to the lifestyle and wellness company.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
  • Three men sit on a snowy landscape wearing boots and quilted Canada Goose x Pyer Moss collection vests in blue, black and red.
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    New collabs pair Canada Goose with Pyer Moss and Jimmy Choo with Gaultier

    High-end brands play mix-and-match with logos and customer bases in an effort to attract new luxury customers.

    By Lara Ewen • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Zulily pushes ‘Slay Button’ with Jonathan Van Ness for holidays

    The button features five affirmations from the “Queer Eye” star designed to uplift moms during the often-chaotic shopping season.

    By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Shutterstock.com/Yurchanka Siarhei

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    Sponsored by Spresso.AI

    From data to dollars: The profit-generating advantage of Price Optimization

    In the highly competitive world of e-commerce, pricing for profit is a constant challenge, too high and you lose customers, too low and you’re missing margin targets. What’s the solution to this dilemma?

    Oct. 23, 2023
  • A clothing display in an Outerknown store.
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    Outerknown plots retail expansion

    The lifestyle apparel brand is opening four stores over the coming months in California and Washington, D.C.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Canada Goose downgraded amid China headwinds

    Analysts with Cowen and Wells Fargo also pointed to a warmer winter ahead as creating obstacles for the luxury apparel brand.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: REI to close on Black Friday, Claire’s releases Roblox experience merch

    The outdoor retailer will also shutter on Thanksgiving as part of its Opt Outside campaign, while the accessories retailer is releasing physical merchandise based on its digital characters.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Meati makes its move into growing plant-based snack category

    The launch of jerky products comes after Beyond Meat unveiled shelf-stable products, heating up competition in the plant-based market.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 20, 2023
  • Celebrity Gwyneth Paltrow wearing a light blue shirt posed in front of three white product bottles
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    Goop to launch mass market beauty, wellness brand at Target, Amazon

    Expanding the company's reach, Good.Clean.Goop will feature products under $40.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
  • A photo of several flavors of TXB-brand beef jerky.
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    Back to Basics: How to operate a successful private label brand

    Proprietary items work best if retailers differentiate them through either cost or innovation and are thoughtful about choosing categories, experts say.

    By Amanda Baltazar • Oct. 19, 2023
  • Headshot of Hosana Fieber wearing a light colored jacket and holding a clear Tervis mug
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    Drinkware brand Tervis appoints new CEO

    Hosana Fieber takes on the position as Rogan Donelly — who is part of the family that owns the company — shifts to become executive chairman.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
  • Wonderbelly products lined up in front of a Target shopping basket.
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    Wonderbelly expands to over 1,800 Target stores

    The antacid brand was previously available in 650 of the mass merchant’s stores after forming a partnership in March.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 18, 2023