Nike plans first ‘World of Flight’ Jordan concept

Located in Milan, the store is the “future of Jordan retail” and will sit at the “forefront of streetwear and basketball culture.”

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 13, 2022

Lululemon touts ‘biggest day ever’ on Black Friday as sales jump 28%

The brand is already outpacing its five-year growth expectations and appears untouched by inflation.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 9, 2022

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Chewy beats on revenue estimates, swings to a profit in Q3

While the online pet retailer’s net sales increased 14.5%, analysts remain concerned over the company’s rising customer acquisition costs.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 9, 2022

Birkenstock opens fourth US store in California

With a new private equity owner guiding the company, the footwear brand is widening its global footprint.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2022

Thirteen Lune to open first brick-and-mortar store

The beauty platform will open its doors in Los Angeles early next year. 

By Dani James • Dec. 8, 2022

Sephora selects 7 beauty brands for accelerator program

Participants will receive mentorship, merchandising support, grants, investor introductions and the opportunity to sell in Sephora’s North America stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 7, 2022

How DTC retailers performed during Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Following a rough year within the sector, brands like Wayfair and Parachute reported positive results from the shopping weekend.

By Dani James • Dec. 6, 2022

Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving

In a tweet addressed to his supporters, the basketball star said it was “time to show how powerful we are as a community.”

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 6, 2022

10 of the biggest retail stories in 2022

From potential bankruptcies to off-price retailer turmoil, this year came with macroeconomic pressures for companies across the board.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022

Everlane scores $25M term loan from Gordon Brothers

The direct-to-consumer brand will use the money to support its growth, all while keeping its focus on sustainability and transparency.

By Dani James • Dec. 1, 2022

How a Gen Z-founded digital marketplace is trying to reach coveted young shoppers

Set to launch in 2023, Consumerhaus has strategies in place aimed at forging deep connections between shoppers and the assortment it sells.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 29, 2022

Showfields opens location in Washington, DC

The new store is based in the bustling Georgetown neighborhood where multiple direct-to-consumer brands have set up shop.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2022

DTC kitchenware brand Our Place opens first physical store

The brand wants to open more locations in New York and Los Angeles as part of its offline expansion plan.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 22, 2022

Simon, Leap aim to bring more DTC brands to malls

To start, the two will open four stores in California and Florida for ThirdLove, Sugarfina and others.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 22, 2022

Running brand On adds apparel to resale program

Following the success of its footwear recommerce business, the running brand is adding tops, pants, running tights, jackets and other apparel items.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 22, 2022

Herschel Supply opens first US store as it plots expansion

The 2,500-square-foot store will be in New York City’s Flatiron District and will feature a space dedicated to local artists and community events.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 21, 2022

Nike pursues ‘next stage’ of expansion with first Rise concept in North America

Nike Aventura in Miami mimics the tech features at the company’s other locations and marks yet another investment in data-driven stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 21, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Snoop Dogg launches pet brand as athletics retailers jump into virtual goods

"If my dogs ain't fresh I ain't fresh,” the artist said of his latest business. Meanwhile, Nike and Adidas made major metaverse moves.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 18, 2022

Adidas creates ‘Virtual Gear’ product category as it preps for metaverse future

The athletics brand also released its first collection of NFT wearables as it accelerates a “community-based, member-first, open metaverse strategy.”

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 18, 2022

Casper refinances debt with new $80M credit facility

The funds will be used to retire another loan, as well as to support the capital needs of the business.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 17, 2022

True Religion drops new mobile app with exclusive products, interactive content

Mobile is the apparel brand’s largest digital channel, and a new app is one part of its attempt to transform into a digital-first, direct-to-consumer brand.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2022

Casper, Netflix seek to soothe holiday stress with in-store screenings

The direct-to-consumer mattress brand will offer tickets to several showings of “Slumberland” at one of its New York City locations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2022

Nike launches marketplace to collect, trade virtual products

Select customers on the platform, dubbed .Swoosh, will also have the chance to co-create virtual products with the athletics giant.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 14, 2022

Skincare brand Topicals raises $10M in Series A financing

The direct-to-consumer company already has notable investments from Jay-Z co-founded Marcy Venture Partners, Kelly Rowland and more.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2022

Warby Parker narrows loss as it posts 8.3% revenue increase in Q3

The DTC brand also raised its 2022 outlook, expecting revenue to increase by up to 10.2% over last year. But growth is showing signs of slowing.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 10, 2022