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Courtesy of Lovesac
How Lovesac went from selling bean bags to nearing $500M in sales
Founder Shawn Nelson discusses how the company shifted sales from stores to online all while operating profitably.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 20, 2022 -
Courtesy of Purple
Purple receives takeover bid
Coliseum Capital Management offered to buy the remaining common stock for $4.35 a share, a roughly 56% premium from the brand’s Friday closing price.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon sued by California on allegations it blocks price competition
The state’s attorney general alleges that the e-commerce giant keeps sellers and wholesalers from offering lower prices outside its site.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Running brand On creates shoe made from carbon emissions
The shoe, Cloudprime, is made of about 70% CO2, and will need more investment to be brought to consumers at scale.
By Dani James • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Rothy’s prevails in court as Birdies agrees to cease selling disputed shoe design
The DTC shoe companies have been in court since April, and Rothy’s on Wednesday vowed to continue to vigorously defend its intellectual property.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Branch
West Elm partners with DTC office furniture brand Branch
The partnership adds to West Elm’s growing assortment of direct-to-consumer brands and helps expand its new business-to-business offering.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 13, 2022 -
MeUndies bulks up executive team with new CFO, chief marketer
The two new execs will oversee key functions as the DTC brand charts its growth path.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Alo Yoga releases first ready-to-wear collection, NFT at New York Fashion Week
The new Aspen Collection features floor-length faux fur jackets and cashmere sets, and comes with non-fungible tokens providing exclusive perks.
By Dani James • Sept. 10, 2022 -
Lovesac pushes sales up 45% in the second quarter
The DTC brand exceeded its own expectations for top and bottom line growth at a time when other digitally native brands struggle to reach profitability.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Adore Me
Adore Me to host first live runway show at Fashion Week
The direct-to-consumer brand hosted its first New York Fashion Week events in 2019, which included a gifting suite and dinner.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Lululemon Q2 revenue reaches $1.9B as high-income shoppers continue spending
The athletics apparel brand didn’t rely on markdowns during the quarter and will soon release a membership program, according to CEO Calvin McDonald.
By Dani James • Sept. 2, 2022 -
Courtesy of Athleta
Athleta launches intimates
Its Rituals collection will be available online starting Sept. 20, as the company tries to provide a “first layer” for its shoppers.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Peloton
Peloton delays filing of 10-K report
Following last week’s news of a $1.2 billion Q4 net loss, the brand needs more time for accounting to file its 10-K.
By Dani James • Aug. 31, 2022 -
Courtesy of Bark
Bark inks deal to sell through Tractor Supply
The company is looking to grow its roster of wholesale partners, which already includes Walmart, Target, Amazon and Costco.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 30, 2022 -
Courtesy of Interior Define
Interior Define launches bedroom furniture, mattress and bedding collections
Alongside other direct-to-consumer brands, Interior Define has grown its brick-and-mortar presence over the past year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2022 -
Courtesy of Peloton
Peloton starts selling on Amazon in a shift away from DTC
It's the first time the at-home fitness company has sold products outside of its own channels, and comes amid financial stumbles and inflationary pressure.
By Dani James • Aug. 24, 2022 -
Courtesy of Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky opens first store in New York
After more than 40 years in the industry, the intimates brand is bringing its shopping experience offline with a West Village storefront.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Casper CEO joins Macy’s board
Emilie Arel signs on to advise the department store as the DTC brand pursues a turnaround strategy emphasizing cost cutting and a refocused product assortment.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 23, 2022 -
Courtesy of Indochino, Nordstrom
Indochino expands into women’s suiting
The brand will offer a women’s base pattern across all fabric options as it looks to accommodate customers of all genders.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 22, 2022 -
Wayfair lays off 10% of corporate workforce
The online home goods retailer joins others in the industry in reducing headcount in order to manage costs.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of Levi Strauss & Co
Beyond Yoga to open its first permanent store
After hosting a summer pop-up shop, the DTC brand has learned which products were popular with customers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 19, 2022 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Saks.com raises more capital and Outdoor Voices could sell itself
The e-commerce entity boosted its ability to borrow money, while the DTC activewear brand is reportedly mulling a sale.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of Casper
‘We’re not in the business of not making money anymore’: Casper’s new CEO on its path forward
After a tumultuous couple of years, which included inking a deal to be taken private again, Emilie Arel discusses the DTC mattress brand’s future.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 15, 2022 -
Courtesy of Peloton
Peloton hiking prices amid reported layoffs, store closures
As its pandemic-era boom fizzles, the at-home bicycle fitness company is scrambling, even after major layoffs and subscription hikes earlier this year.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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DTC’s very bad, no good earnings week
Brands laid off staff, cut guidance and accumulated losses in a tougher operating environment. A select few continued to thrive.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 15, 2022
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