How Pattern Brands is using acquisitions to accelerate its brick-and-mortar plans

The company’s Poketo brand, which it acquired last year, recently opened a store in Santa Monica, California.

By Caroline Jansen • April 26, 2023

Canada Goose names first chief digital officer in quest for DTC sales

The company added a chief transformation officer and promoted an executive to lead global stores as it looks to grow its footprint.

By Cara Salpini • April 25, 2023

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Away expands footprint with new store in California

The store marks the direct-to-consumer luggage brand's first opening since 2021, with additional locations planned for 2023.

By Dani James • April 25, 2023

Authentic Brands Group strikes deal to acquire Vince’s intellectual property

Vince Holding Corp. hopes the deal will help it strengthen its balance sheet and expand internationally.

By Laurel Deppen • April 25, 2023

Ōura partners with Best Buy

The wearable technology company’s smart rings will be available at 850 of the retailer’s stores nationwide and online.

By Dani James • April 24, 2023

Beyond Yoga continues retail expansion with 2 Los Angeles stores

The activewear brand, which Levi’s acquired in 2021, is leaning on physical retail to help it become a $1 billion company.

By Howard Ruben • April 24, 2023

Lizzo’s Yitty enters resale with ThredUp

The inclusive shapewear label is a sister brand to Fabletics, which started working with ThredUp in July 2021.

By Dani James • April 21, 2023

Plus brand Eloquii the latest to leave Walmart’s DTC portfolio

Plus-size specialist FullBeauty Brands is buying the cult favorite for an undisclosed amount, and the label's founder is staying on.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2023

FitFlop opens first US store

The U.K.-based footwear brand, which recently secured $30 million, has turned to New York City’s SoHo neighborhood for its first U.S. location.

By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2023

Lululemon debuts plant-based nylon shirts

Made in collaboration with sustainable materials company Geno, the products have the same lightweight feel as its other apparel, the company said.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2023

A.k.a. Brands receives delisting warning from NYSE

The company — which owns Princess Polly — said it might use a reverse stock split to resolve the issue and projects net sales of $120 million in Q1.

By Dani James • April 20, 2023

Digital Brands Group revenue declines in fourth quarter

The company is in technical default on certain debts, but CEO Hil Davis says the business is “different now than it was in 2022.”

By Dani James • April 20, 2023

Avocado Green Mattress enters wholesale

The direct-to-consumer mattress brand is now sold at nine Living Spaces stores in California as the company seeks out more wholesale partners. 

By Dani James • April 19, 2023

Vuori names 4 C-suite executives

Among the appointments are Hugh Garrity, a former Yeti exec, as COO and Libby Stockstill, a Vans veteran, as general counsel and corporate secretary.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 19, 2023

Revolution Beauty launches at Walmart

The skincare and cosmetic brand debuted an exclusive $5-and-under collection at the mass merchant dubbed Relove by Revolution.

By Howard Ruben • April 19, 2023

PrettyLittleThing CEO steps down

Founder Umar Kamani is leaving after twelve years, but will continue to support certain projects while the brand searches for a replacement.

By Dani James • April 18, 2023

Three years after acquiring it, Lululemon could sell Mirror: Bloomberg

The home fitness maker has been a drag on the athletic retailer’s performance, and hardware sales disappointed in Q4.

By Cara Salpini • April 18, 2023

Purple settles fight with activist investor Coliseum Capital Management

The mattress brand agreed to shake up its board by adding three new members and replacing its board chair.

By Howard Ruben • April 17, 2023

Dr. Martens CFO to retire

Jon Mortimore will stay on until a successor is found, and the footwear brand spent more than anticipated in Q4 to resolve issues at a U.S. distribution center. 

By Dani James • April 17, 2023

Walmart adds temporary tattoo brand Inkbox to in-store assortment

In its first wholesale partnership, the tattoo brand is offering an exclusive collection to be sold in the retail giant’s beauty aisles.

By Howard Ruben • April 14, 2023

Universal Standard acquires plus-size brand Henning

As a result of the deal, Henning founder Lauren Chan is joining the direct-to-consumer company as head of brand partnerships. 

By Dani James • April 14, 2023

Walmart is selling Bonobos to Express, WHP Global for $75M

The retail giant paid more than four times that much when it acquired the DTC menswear brand six years ago.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2023

Catalog retailer AmeriMark Interactive files for bankruptcy

The company, which also operates through e-commerce, saw total revenue drop by about $375 million in 2022 compared to the year before. 

By Dani James • April 13, 2023

Andy Jassy touts Amazon’s advertising potential

In his annual letter to shareholders, the e-commerce giant's chief executive compared the ad business to AWS, which he led for more than 20 years.

By Nate Delesline III • April 13, 2023

Forma Brands exits bankruptcy, names previous Outdoor Voices exec CEO

The beauty company finalized its sale to investors, including Jefferies Finance, and appointed Cliff Moskowitz to the chief role.

By Dani James • April 12, 2023