DTC: Page 46

  • Exterior of a Warby Parker store in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood
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    Warby Parker narrows Q4 net loss amid economic uncertainty

    The DTC eyewear brand saw revenue increase 10.2% year over year, and it plans to grow its physical footprint with 40 new stores in 2023.

    By Dani James • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Saxx uses its first metaverse store to promote new collection

    The men's underwear brand joins a growing list of companies launching virtual experiences to connect with consumers.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Trendline

    What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

    From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Beyond Meat’s lean inventory is key, CFO says

    The company is one of a growing number of firms pivoting to cut costs through layoffs, real estate consolidation and other measures.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Vuori to open first Minnesota store in Mall of America

    The new location is part of a broader strategy to open 100 U.S. stores over the next few years.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2023
  • Poshmark introduces shoppable Poshmark Stories feature.
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    Poshmark lays off less than 2% of workforce

    The social resale marketplace has about 800 employees, according to its LinkedIn, and recently got acquired for $1.2 billion.

    By Dani James • Feb. 27, 2023
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    SaksOff5th.com beefs up user experience leadership

    Former Untuckit exec Julie Mares will lead new strategies for the online customer journey, amid shifting priorities at the e-retailer.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
  • Three babies in Monica + Andy onesies on a yellow background.
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    Walmart adds baby brand Monica + Andy to stores, online

    For the direct-to-consumer brand, the partnership with the mass merchant represents a chance to reach more customers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2023
  • Interior shot of the Adidas store in the Bronx. Clothes are on racks on the perimeter of the store and merchandise on tables in the center.
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    Adidas opens New York store in the Bronx

    The location features a digital footwear wall, click-and-collect services, and digital windows highlighting the brand’s campaigns, partners and products.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Birdy Grey hires Eloquii co-founder as COO

    Steve Zawada’s appointment comes after the DTC bridal brand named a CFO in October.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Nestlé’s Blue Bottle brews up interest in premium coffee through ultra-rare launch

    The offering is part of the brand’s Exceedingly Rare program from single origin coffees that are often available in small quantities.

    By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Hanna Andersson launches resale marketplace

    The childrenswear brand already has over 1,500 listings on the Hanna-Me-Downs platform, according to Chief Sustainability Officer Jen Reed. 

    By Dani James • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Wayfair’s net loss tops $1.3B in 2022

    The online home goods retailer saw its customer base contract even further despite increased advertising spend during the period.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Beautycounter to launch at Ulta

    The DTC beauty brand will enter 500 of the retailer’s stores, allowing it to expand access to its “clean beauty” products.

    By Dani James • Feb. 23, 2023
  • Two people in Brooks Running apparel and shoes run down a road.
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    Brooks Running records 16% DTC sales growth in 2022

    Global revenue increased 6% as the brand expanded its e-commerce presence.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Savage X Fenty delves deeper into fitting room tech

    In under 30 seconds, a tool creates an avatar of a shopper's body type and recommends products that will be an ideal fit.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Fabletics launches first scrubs collection

    The line was created using research and insights from over 6,500 medical professionals, and the DTC brand will be donating sets as part of the release.

    By Dani James • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Beauty veteran launches skincare brand Neon Hippie in US

    The brand has already lined up a wholesale partner through Neiman Marcus, which will sell the products in select stores and on its website.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Nike’s chief digital information officer exits

    Ratnakar Lavu arrived in 2019 from Kohl’s, with a goal to accelerate the sportswear giant’s growth.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Indochino posts 40% revenue increase in 2022

    The suit brand noted record-breaking results over the Black Friday weekend, and attributed some of its sales success to sports partnerships.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 21, 2023
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    YouTubers, podcasters help Sweetwater reach a record sales year

    The pandemic led musicians to buy streaming equipment, pushing the retailer to over $1 billion in sales – all with only one physical store. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 21, 2023
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    ‘I wanted to go back to building’: Why Lively’s founder pivoted from selling bras to functional beverages

    Michelle Cordeiro Grant is focused on bringing wellness to the energy drink category through the launch of her new brand, Gorgie.

    By Dani James • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Sponsored by Deposco

    Why you should rewrite your game plan for DTC inventory management

    Retail brands must rewrite their DTC inventory fulfillment strategy for “visibility first”.

    Feb. 21, 2023
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    Skincare brand Futurewise launches into Target

    The addition of the skincare brand, which launched just three months ago, builds on the mass merchant’s push to ramp up its beauty assortment.

    By Dani James • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Yeti names permanent CFO

    Mike McMullen, who has held the position on an interim basis since October, will focus on driving growth at the outdoor products company.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2023
  • Pharrell Williams at the 65th Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Louis Vuitton brings on Pharrell Williams, Belk plots more outlet stores

    The fashion designer and singer joins the luxury brand as men’s creative director, while the department store plans up to six outlet openings by mid-April.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 17, 2023