How DTC brands can stand apart with high-value content and educational offerings

The key element for success is understanding the customer. Do they want to be inspired with aspirational editorial content, or do they need more nuts-and-bolts educational offerings? Either is fine, but the secret is figuring out which will resonate more with the customer.

July 10, 2023

Digital Brands Group receives Nasdaq delisting warning

The DTC company was notified it is out of compliance with a minimum share price requirement and would not receive a 180-day grace period.

By Dani James • July 7, 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

Levi’s slashes guidance as lower-income consumers grow more price sensitive

While demand for denim remains strong, financial pressures on some households led to declines in the U.S., the brand’s largest market.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2023

Rails plans store in Washington, DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

The apparel brand in October will open the store along the neighborhood’s popular M Street, marking its ninth store globally.

By Howard Ruben • July 7, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Snoop Doggie Doggs adds wholesale partners as the FTC takes on sponsored posts

The celebrity pet brand can now be found at retailers like Kohl’s and Petco, while the FTC is cracking down on deceptive endorsements and reviews.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 7, 2023

Care/of launches on Amazon

The DTC vitamin and supplement brand is steadily adding to its roster of wholesale partners, having teamed up with Sam’s Club in April.

By Howard Ruben • July 6, 2023

Serta Simmons plans to refresh the majority of its products as it exits bankruptcy

As part of a turnaround strategy, the bedding manufacturer will also invest in marketing and supply chain initiatives.

By Nate Delesline III • July 6, 2023

Canada Goose debuts first sneaker

The luxury direct-to-consumer brand is steadily expanding its product offerings, with the new Glacier Trail sneaker priced at a minimum of $450.

By Dani James • July 6, 2023

Hair care brand Ceremonia opens flagship store

The brand, which was founded by Babba Rivera, raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Sandbridge Capital in April. 

By Dani James • July 5, 2023

Lululemon to sell clothes, accessories via Zalando

The retailer has plotted its European expansion as part of its growth plan to reach $12.5 billion in revenue. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 5, 2023

‘A new TreeHouse’: Private label giant builds for success by thinking small, CEO says

Steve Oakland said the snacks and beverages manufacturer has become more focused to better address the needs of retailers like Walmart and Amazon.

By Christopher Doering • July 5, 2023

Expanding its store footprint, On opens store in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood

The New York store marks the DTC running brand’s fourth store in the U.S. and 23rd store globally.

By Howard Ruben • Updated July 5, 2023

Nike breaks $50B in revenue as it warms back up to wholesale

CEO John Donahoe said recent shifts back into DSW and Macy’s were “simply an extension” of the retailer’s existing strategy.

By Cara Salpini • June 30, 2023

Too Faced, Smashbox undergo layoffs

The makeup brands — which are both owned by Estée Lauder — will lay off select employees in California effective Aug. 15.

By Dani James • June 30, 2023

Alex and Ani closes 20 stores

Seven of the jewelry company’s stores will remain open as it continues to explore options that support its updated business model.

By Dani James • June 29, 2023

Prose debuts custom skin care line

The direct-to-consumer beauty brand is using artificial intelligence to create custom cleanser, serum and moisturizer formulations for customers.

By Dani James • June 29, 2023

Fenty Beauty launches product creation experience on Roblox

Users can customize the ingredients and shade name of the beauty brand’s lip luminizer, with a chance for the product to be produced physically.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 29, 2023

Jilted by Constellation Brands, aperitif maker Haus finds new life after acquisition

The Naked Market bought the low-alcohol aperitifs maker for an undisclosed amount and is re-launching it online. The brand shut down last year after a $10 million funding round fell through.

By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2023

Reformation opens SoHo flagship

The store marks the DTC apparel brand’s 39th location globally and fourth in New York.

By Howard Ruben • Updated June 28, 2023

Boohoo states Revolution Beauty board behaved ‘inappropriately,’ pushes for general meeting

The fashion retailer’s request comes one day after Revolution Beauty reappointed several board directors against Boohoo’s interests.

By Dani James • June 28, 2023

Heyday names new CEO

The skin care services brand appointed Levain veteran Andy Taylor as its chief executive, replacing co-founder Adam Ross.

By Caroline Jansen • June 27, 2023

JVN, Biossance owner enacts layoffs as CEO resigns

After 16 years, John Melo has left the beauty and technology company Amyris as it implements a strategic transformation plan to reduce costs.

By Dani James • June 27, 2023

Allbirds debuts zero-carbon shoe design, open-source toolkit

The Moonshot shoe aims to show that sustainability and profit can coexist, Vice President of Innovation and Sustainability Jad Finck told Retail Dive.

By Dani James • June 27, 2023

Il Makiage, SpoiledChild owner files IPO

Oddity said it plans to launch brands on a regular cadence and revealed in a filing that it has generated a net income since at least 2020.

By Dani James • June 26, 2023

Manscaped launches in Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank

The DTC grooming brand partnered with Tailored Brands to land its products in nearly 500 stores and on the retailers’ websites.

By Howard Ruben • June 26, 2023