Kao to acquire Bondi Sands

The Australian sun product brand is available in over 32 countries and hopes to expand further through the deal.

By Dani James • Aug. 1, 2023

How Brooks Running is deepening its supply chain visibility

The sports apparel retailer implemented traceability platform TrusTrace as the company works toward its responsible sourcing goals.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 1, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

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

ThirdLove launches on Amazon

The DTC intimates brand said the partnership was in part to provide customers with the speed and convenience Amazon offers.

By Caroline Jansen • July 31, 2023

SharkNinja starts trading on NYSE

The consumer products and technology company generated $3.7 billion in net sales during 2022 and trades under the ticker symbol “SN.”

By Dani James • July 31, 2023

Skechers logs record sales again in Q2 despite wholesale challenges

Executives pointed to strong performance of direct-to-consumer sales, particularly at retail locations.

By Laurel Deppen • July 31, 2023

Hoka hits quarterly sales record, tops $420M

The athletic footwear brand lifted Deckers’ first-quarter earnings, with the company raising its full-year sales outlook.

By Dani James • July 28, 2023

Eat Meati expands footprint with Whole Foods launch

The mushroom root-based meat alternative continues to scale its fully vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities to support its rapid growth in both retail and food service locations.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 28, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: REI expands travel offerings and Amazon, iRobot modify merger price

The outdoors retailer is expanding rentals, day tours and multiday adventures, while the e-commerce giant and iRobot amended the terms of their agreement. 

By Retail Dive Staff • July 28, 2023

Hairstory fills out its C-suite

Over the past several months, the DTC hair care brand has named a new CEO, chief marketing officer, vice president of sales and design director.

By Howard Ruben • July 28, 2023

Adidas to release more Yeezy inventory in August, including through wholesale partners

The decision comes just a few days after the athletics retailer raised its guidance, citing the “positive impact” of the first Yeezy sale.

By Cara Salpini • July 28, 2023

Crocs reaches over $1B in quarterly revenue

The footwear company saw direct-to-consumer revenue increase 26% in Q2. However, Crocs lowered its full-year revenue expectations for HeyDude.

By Dani James • July 27, 2023

The Backroom: Jason Del Rey and ‘Winner Sells All’

One of the most prolific journalists covering the retail industry leverages his deep sourcing for an in-depth book about Amazon versus Walmart.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 27, 2023

Wayfair debuts home design, product visualization tool

Decorify allows shoppers to upload a photo of a room and receive style redesigns with shoppable product suggestions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2023

Pacsun opens store dedicated to activewear

The 1,500-square-foot store, dubbed Pac1980, opened in the Mall of America and features leggings, skirts, onesies and tops.

By Howard Ruben • July 26, 2023

Wayfair names new chief marketing officer

Bob Sherwin is exiting the company after 10 years, with Paul Toms taking over the position.

By Dani James • July 26, 2023

Foxtrot’s newest store opens in Austin City Hall

The chain’s first location in a civic building will be followed later this year by a store on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.

By Jessica Loder • July 26, 2023

‘Haves and have-nots’: How the funding market is panning out in 2023

The outlook already looked bleak back in January, and the first half of the year showed that snagging capital might be tougher than ever.

By Dani James • July 26, 2023

Casper appoints new sales, marketing executives

Brad Bailey joins as chief sales officer and Jeff Willard as chief growth and marketing officer. The move comes after Casper sold its Canadian operations in April.

By Dani James • July 25, 2023

Why some UPS shippers haven’t diverted volume even as a potential strike looms

As many businesses firm up contingency plans, others are maintaining their current delivery activity with UPS, according to parcel shipping experts.

By Max Garland • Updated July 25, 2023

Period care brand August appoints marketing VP

Diane Lewis marks the first marketing hire for the menstruation brand, which hopes to expand its retail channels and presence. 

By Dani James • July 24, 2023

Gap Inc. taps Alo Yoga president to lead Athleta

Chris Blakeslee led the growing DTC fitness brand and its sibling Bella Canvas basics company for nearly six years.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2023

Celebrity-backed retail brands are choosing malls for brick-and-mortar expansion: JLL

The acceleration of e-commerce coupled with altered shopping behavior as a result of the pandemic helped fuel growth for these brands.

By Howard Ruben • July 24, 2023

Hydro Flask owner shifts bottle production from China to Western Hemisphere

Helen of Troy aims to begin nearshoring Oxo Pop containers by early fall.

By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2023

Chewy names interim CFO to replace retiring Mario Marte

Marte is stepping down from the pet retailer later this month. He helped take the e-commerce company public in 2019.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 24, 2023

Brooklinen co-founder steps down as CEO

Rich Fulop, who has led the DTC bedding brand since its inception in 2014, will remain a board member. A search is underway for a permanent replacement.

By Caroline Jansen • July 21, 2023