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  • Deciem's The Ordinary
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    Skincare brands The Ordinary, Dr. Dennis Gross to raise prices

    In social posts giving a heads-up to shoppers, the brands cited the costs of raw ingredients and supply chain logistics as reasons for the change.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    L Catterton invests in plus-size DTC brand BloomChic

    The private equity firm, which has steadily grown its portfolio of direct-to-consumer companies, will help the brand during its next stage of growth.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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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
  • A lineup of household products from the Honest Company.
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    "A few of my favorite things: Honest Company" by Abi Porter is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    The Honest Company hires Amazon vet as new CEO

    Carla Vernón is already familiar with the business, having worked with current CEO Nick Vlahos on the brand’s Amazon platform.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China

    The country used to make up most of the furniture maker's production capacity. Now it's around 30%.

    By Kate Magill • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Skincare brand InnBeauty Project raises $12M

    The direct-to-consumer company has raised funds to promote growth in an industry that has thrived in spite of macroeconomic pressures this year. 

    By • Dec. 13, 2022
  • Nike Rise in Seoul, South Korea
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    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 • Dec. 13, 2022
  • Lululemon storefront.
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    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 • 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 • Dec. 9, 2022
  • Exterior shot of a Birkenstock store.
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    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
  • Makeup display of different products from Thirteen Lune.
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    Thirteen Lune to open first brick-and-mortar store

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

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
  • A lit-up "Sephora" sign in white letters, with a small black "Sephora" sign jutting out below.
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    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
  • A chair from Parachute's living room line
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    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 • Dec. 6, 2022
  • A Nike employee talks and walks on a Nike-branded, black basketball court
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    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 • Dec. 6, 2022
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    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
  • A store sign reads "Everlane" on a red brick building trimmed in concrete and covered by leafy shadows.
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    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 • Dec. 1, 2022
  • Open computer screen against an orange background showing the Consumerhaus homepage
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    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 logo flag flies outside of its storefront.
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    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
  • Our Place storefront.
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    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
  • A ThirdLove storefront on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
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    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 • Nov. 22, 2022
  • The founders of running brand On
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    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
  • A display of backpacks in Herschel Supply's New York City store.
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    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 • Nov. 21, 2022
  • The inside of a Nike Rise with a checkout counter.
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    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
  • Snoop Dogg crouches down next to a car, a dog, and a gold and silver dog bowl looking like a baller.
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    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
  • A virtual avatar wearing Adidas virtual gear.
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    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 • Nov. 18, 2022
  • Casper storefront.
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    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 • Nov. 17, 2022