Levi Strauss hires Nordstrom vet as chief digital officer

Jason Gowans, who will report to Michelle Gass, will help grow the company’s direct-to-consumer business.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2023

Hatch gains operational control over Destination Maternity, A Pea in the Pod, others

Marquee Brands has taken a minority stake in the newly-formed Hatch Collective, led by Hatch CEO and founder Ariane Goldman.

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2023

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8 DTC retail trends to watch in 2023

With macroeconomic challenges from 2022 seeping into the new year, brands are balancing out their store count, pushing for profitability and more.

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2023

Wayfair lays off nearly 2K employees

The staff reductions, representing 10% of the company’s global workforce, mark the second round of layoffs at the retailer in less than six months.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 20, 2023

Sephora adds Nutrafol, Proven to its lineup

The beauty retailer is continuing to seek out popular DTC brands to sell online and in stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2023

Peloton appoints chief marketing officer

Leslie Berland most recently held the CMO role at Twitter and brings about a decade of experience from American Express. 

By Dani James • Jan. 18, 2023

Purple taps Sephora vet as chief of owned retail

Scott Kerby, who also previously held roles at Old Navy, Bath & Body Works, L Brands and American Eagle, reports to CEO Rob DeMartini.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 18, 2023

Swiss brand On is profitable and growing. It also has a deep wholesale presence.

Co-CEOs Marc Maurer and Martin Hoffmann talk through the brand’s approach to scale, new store openings and why wholesale works.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 13, 2023

Glossier reformulates iconic product, leaving customers wondering why

The DTC beauty brand announced it is releasing a vegan version of its Balm Dotcom, which was met with strong customer reactions online.

By Dani James • Jan. 13, 2023

Morphe parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Forma Brands — which also operates Playa Beauty and Jaclyn Cosmetics — has entered a proposed $33 million acquisition deal with lenders. 

By Dani James • Jan. 12, 2023

P&G acquires haircare brand Mielle Organics

The textured hair brand — founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife duo Monique and Melvin Rodriguez — said it has no plans to change existing formulas. 

By Dani James • Jan. 12, 2023

Purple CEO: ‘It’s time for the brand to mature’

Quirky marketing helped the mattress brand get its start, but now Rob DeMartini wants it to look a lot more like a traditional mattress seller.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 11, 2023

Thinx releases affordable line on its website

The menstrual care brand aims to expand access to its Thinx for All collection, which is already available in retailers like Walmart and CVS.

By Dani James • Jan. 11, 2023

Why some digital natives are always tweaking their models

Shaking up a business can be a sign of innovation, or trouble. For DTC brands, the best move may be found in retail’s oldest playbook.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2023

Lululemon’s stock drops after margin warning

The athletics company raised its revenue expectations for the quarter, but it has a lot of inventory to clear through after the holidays.

By Dani James • Jan. 9, 2023

Morphe closes US stores to focus on wholesale, e-commerce

The makeup brand said on Twitter that it would still be selling online and at select retail partners as it shifts strategic priorities. 

By Dani James • Jan. 6, 2023

Everlane lays off nearly 9% of employees

The company said the cuts were enacted in an effort to refocus efforts, with 17% of corporate roles and less than 3% of retail staff impacted.

By Dani James • Jan. 6, 2023

Boxed considers selling itself amid cash crunch

The online retailer, which is trying to shore up its liquidity and boost its sagging stock price, also said it is “actively exploring” ways to bring in additional capital.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 6, 2023

Hydro Flask, Drybar owner to cut 10% of global workforce

Helen of Troy saw net sales revenue decrease across all segments in its third quarter, while operating and net incomes both fell by double digits.

By Dani James • Jan. 5, 2023

Function of Beauty launches hair styling line at Target

In a push for growth, the personalized beauty brand is entering a new product category that is still compatible with its selection of custom boosters. 

By Dani James • Jan. 5, 2023

Wilson opens two new Chicago stores

The brand plans to expand its footprint in 2023, and the latest Oak Brook neighborhood location features a pickleball court.

By Dani James • Jan. 4, 2023

Victoria’s Secret sets high expectations for Adore Me as deal closes

But the lingerie giant may need to take bolder steps as it attempts to alter consumer perceptions of its own branding, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2023

Digital Brands Group completes Sundry acquisition

The direct-to-consumer company took on new debt and closed a $10 million public offering last month to help finalize the deal.

By Dani James • Jan. 3, 2023

Bark names chief financial officer

Zahir Ibrahim replaces Howard Yeaton, who has been serving as interim CFO since late 2021, and comes with nearly three decades of financial experience.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 3, 2023

Grove Collaborative refinances debt with $72M term loan

The sustainability-focused consumer products company recently received a delisting notice from the New York Stock Exchange. 

By Dani James • Jan. 3, 2023