Rael raises $35M in Series B funding

The DTC menstruation care brand seeks to enter new markets and add products to its lineup as other period and personal care products gain ground.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 31, 2022

As it expands wholesale presence, Allbirds inks deal to sell in Nordstrom

The DTC brand, which in 2018 was featured in the department store's Pop-In@Nordstrom concept, is quickly adding to its roster of wholesale partners.

By Caroline Jansen • May 31, 2022

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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

Why DTC brand Mosaic has opened a frozen-only grocery store

The maker of frozen plant-based meals is taking a cue from retail concepts abroad for its pop-up shop in Brooklyn.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 26, 2022

Wayfair opens first AllModern store

As losses grow for the home goods retailer, it's looking to expand its physical footprint for all five of its banners.

By Caroline Jansen • May 25, 2022

Glossier founder Emily Weiss steps down as CEO

Kyle Leahy, who joined the DTC beauty brand last year as chief commercial officer, is taking the reins. 

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2022

Kendra Scott unveils engagement ring collection

The brand continues to enter new product categories as startup and established jewelry retailers vie for capital and market share.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 24, 2022

Thinx CEO steps down

Johnson & Johnson exec Meghan Davis is taking the reins months after consumer products giant Kimberly-Clark bought a majority stake in the brand.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2022

Why this D.C. neighborhood is becoming a hub for DTC brands

From Warby Parker and Allbirds to Outdoor Voices and Glossier, Georgetown has become the destination of choice for many digitally native brands.

By Caroline Jansen • May 24, 2022

Bark taps former Nike, Weight Watchers exec as chief marketing officer

Cindy Gustafson will be responsible for leading the online pet retailer's brand direction and driving growth.

By Caroline Jansen • May 17, 2022

Stepping into personal care, Blueland launches refillable body wash

The company says a reason for creating the powder-to-gel body wash is to avoid the heavy shipping weights that have larger carbon emissions.

By Dani James • May 17, 2022

Continuing apparel push, Wilson debuts performance tennis collection

Tennis apparel has been a priority since the company launched its Wilson Sportswear unit last year and is the "main growth vehicle" of that business.

By Cara Salpini • May 16, 2022

Solo Brands appoints new CFO

Somer Webb comes from sporting goods manufacturer Kent Outdoors. The DTC company also announced the addition of two new board members.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 16, 2022

Warby Parker lost $15M in sales as a result of pandemic disruptions in Q1

Despite the lost sales, the eyewear brand grew revenue by 10.3% year over year and 18% from 2019. But profitability continues to weigh on the company.

By Caroline Jansen • May 16, 2022

Carhartt hires new SVP of DTC

The premium workwear brand recently opened its 35th U.S. retail location, signaling its interest in direct-to-consumer growth.

By Dani James • May 12, 2022

Allbirds' first wholesale deals are with Zalando and Public Lands

The company's own physical footprint is also performing well, with U.S. stores growing "well in excess of 150%" in the first quarter.

By Cara Salpini • May 11, 2022

Summersalt taps 27 women for annual campaign targeting inclusivity

The DTC swimwear brand enlisted activists, entrepreneurs and other well-known women to front its “Every Body is a Summersalt Body” campaign.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 6, 2022

Wayfair's net loss nears $320M as CFO prepares to exit

Michael Fleisher held the chief finance spot for eight years and will be succeeded by Kate Gulliver, who is the retailer's chief people officer.

By Caroline Jansen • May 5, 2022

Savage X Fenty plans 6 more stores

The lingerie brand opened its first store in January, followed by four others. Now, the company plans to more than double that footprint.

By Cara Salpini • May 5, 2022

Purple names new COO

Eric Haynor, who has 30 years of supply chain management experience, replaces John Legg, who exited the position in April.

By Caroline Jansen • May 4, 2022

Torrid names new CEO

The former chief executive of Belk, Lisa Harper, is now in the top spot. Previous CEO Liz Muñoz was named the company's chief creative officer. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 4, 2022

United By Blue started in wholesale, expanded to DTC and now sells other sustainable brands. Here’s why.

Over the last 18 months, the company has grown its collection of third-party brands "really rapidly" to account for 20% of its assortment.

By Cara Salpini • May 3, 2022

Madison Reed raises $33M to expand store footprint

The company plans to have 80 Hair Color Bar locations opened by the end of the year as it moves into new geographical markets.

By Dani James • May 2, 2022

Sunday II Sunday's latest hair care launch will sell on Ulta before its own website

The beauty retailer has been working to nab exclusive deals with DTC brands and build out its assortment of Black-owned brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 2, 2022

The Backroom: What's going on at Amazon?

The e-commerce giant is grappling with many challenges, including union efforts and its Prime delivery promises.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 28, 2022

Inside the Store: Amazon Go’s new suburban format

The Mill Creek, Washington, store features an expanded selection of grocery products, a customer service desk and a made-to-order meal counter.

By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2022