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    Purple rejects takeover bid

    Coliseum Capital Management sent the brand an unsolicited proposal in September to acquire its remaining common stock for $4.35 a share.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Savage X Fenty launches pop-up shop ahead of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance

    The Los Angeles pop-up will showcase a limited edition Game Day collection, featuring hoodies, sweatpants, varsity jerseys and more.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2023
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    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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    Prestige brand Makeup by Mario raises $40M

    Founded by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, the brand joins a list of companies that have snagged funding amid a downturn in VC-backed capital.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Bottleneck at LA distribution center eats away at Dr. Martens earnings

    The footwear retailer found itself overwhelmed with inventory after orders arrived earlier than anticipated.

    By Max Garland • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Away taps former Foxtrot exec as chief marketing officer

    As the travel brand sees increased interest in travel from consumers, Carla Dunham brings marketing experience from Foxtrot and Equinox.

    By • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Thirteen Lune raises $8M in seed round

    The company said that the investment puts it on track to reach profitability this year.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2023
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    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
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    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 • 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 • Jan. 23, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 20, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Jan. 18, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 18, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 13, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 13, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 12, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 12, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 11, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 11, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 11, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 9, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 6, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 6, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Jan. 5, 2023