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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Indochino expands womenswear to all stores, online
After a test run in some of its physical showrooms, the custom suits brand is broadening availability of its nascent women's offering.
By Howard Ruben • April 12, 2023 -
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Madison Reed launches new tiered loyalty program
The hair color company will offer customers discounts and free services based on their membership tier for at-home and Hair Color Bar clients.
By Dani James • April 12, 2023 -
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Tonal founder Aly Orady steps down as CEO
Orady is transitioning to the chief technology officer position as the company closes $130 million in financing.
By Dani James • April 11, 2023 -
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Casper to sell Canadian operations for $20.6M
The disruptor is handing over its Canadian business to traditional retailer Sleep Country, which operates 290 corporate-owned stores and 20 warehouses.
By Dani James • April 10, 2023 -
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Care/of launches at Sam’s Club
The DTC vitamin and supplement brand, which introduced products specifically designed for the club retailer, is steadily adding more wholesale partners.
By Howard Ruben • April 10, 2023 -
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Puma assembles team of young activists to tailor sustainability initiatives
The “Voices of a Re:Generation” program seeks to boost Puma’s efforts around climate change, a top priority for Gen Z on which many brands miss the mark.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 10, 2023 -
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Gen Z still loves Nike, American Eagle
Amazon remained teens' favorite e-commerce destination above brands’ direct-to-consumer sites, according to a survey by Piper Sandler.
By Dani James • April 7, 2023 -
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Golden Goose hits 500M euros in revenue in 2022
The sneaker brand said that direct-to-consumer sales now account for 70% of the company’s total revenue.
By Howard Ruben • April 7, 2023 -
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Saalt launches underwear collection at Target
The menstrual care brand is bringing its Comfort Collection period underwear to the mass retailer at a cheaper price than its own direct-to-consumer website.
By Dani James • April 6, 2023 -
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DoorDash and Blue Apron cook up meal kit expansion
The online food ordering and delivery platform’s DashMart now have the meal kit maker’s Heat & Eat options in 11 markets, including New York City.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 6, 2023 -
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Personalized nutrition brand Gainful launches at Target
The partnership, which marks the DTC brand’s first entrance into wholesale, puts Gainful’s products in 1,800 of the mass merchant’s stores.
By Howard Ruben • April 5, 2023 -
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Supplement brand Ritual launches into Target
The brand is also sold through Amazon and Whole Foods, and its vitamins are packaged in recycled materials.
By Dani James • April 5, 2023 -
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L’Oréal to acquire Aesop for $2.5B
The beauty corporation is buying the luxury brand from Natura & Co., which took a majority stake in 2012 and also operates The Body Shop.
By Dani James • Updated April 4, 2023 -
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Foxtrot promotes Liz Williams to CEO
As the former CFO takes her new post, the company’s previous chief executive, co-founder Mike LaVitola, is moving into the chairman role.
By Jessica Loder • April 4, 2023 -
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The Laundress issues new recall of fabric conditioners
The laundry care brand, which prides itself on selling “non-toxic” goods, has now detected the carcinogen ethylene oxide in some products.
By Dani James • April 3, 2023 -
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Lizzo’s Yitty launches gender-affirming shapewear
The collection, which comes a year after the Fabletics sister brand launched, comes as more retailers introduce more inclusive offerings.
By Howard Ruben • April 3, 2023 -
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Boxed files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The company intends to sell its software business while it winds down retail operations over the next several weeks.
By Jeff Wells • April 3, 2023 -
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After 15 years, Tommy John reflects on its omnichannel mindset
The undergarments brand has been profitable since it launched. CEO Tom Patterson spoke with Retail Dive about his approach to growth.
By Dani James • April 3, 2023 -
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E-commerce deal count, value dropped in 2022: report
The industry was impacted by increased macroeconomic pressures, but PitchBook found growth opportunities in buy now, pay later and re-commerce.
By Dani James • March 31, 2023
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