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Nike adds counterfeiting claims to NFT lawsuit against StockX
The shoe brand said it obtained four pairs of fake shoes that came with an authenticity guarantee.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated May 11, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: David’s Bridal targets a younger consumer and Versace plans for more stores
The bridal company launched its first junior collection, while the Capri brand aims to grow its physical footprint by nearly 100 stores.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 4, 2022 -
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TrendlineWhat'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.
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Oddity launches personalized skin and hair care brand, SpoiledChild
Its first brand, Il Makiage, just surpassed $260 million in revenue. With SpoiledChild, the company enters the personalized skin and hair care space.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 4, 2022 -
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Chewy highlights pet services in new 'Chatty Pets' campaign
The campaign builds on last year's #ChewyChattyPets TikTok challenge and will be distributed across linear TV, YouTube, Instagram and other platforms.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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With fresh funding in hand, Win Brands Group acquires Love Your Melon
Win's CEO Kyle Widrick talks about the company's latest acquisition and its plans for the $40 million it just raised.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 1, 2022 -
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Parachute gets deeper into furniture, plans 30 stores by year's end
After entering the furniture category with bed frames in September, the brand is now expanding that offering with nightstands and benches.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Mattel wins rights to Disney Princess and Frozen lines
Hasbro hung on to Star Wars, however, and gained the rights to Indiana Jones. Meanwhile, rumors continue to swirl around a Shein IPO.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 28, 2022 -
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CEO Emily Weiss admits Glossier 'made some mistakes' as it lays off more than 80 employees
"Over the past two years, we prioritized certain strategic projects that distracted us from the laser-focus we needed to have on our core business," Weiss said.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: The surprising importance of the retail middleman, with BMO Capital Markets' Simeon Siegel
The last two decades of retail disruption were supposed to mean the death of wholesale. Recent research shows that brands should think twice about that.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Walmart targets shoppers, workers with new ‘super app’ services
The retailer's fintech startup said it will buy earned wage access facilitator Even and digital financial services company One Finance to help Walmart sell consumers a financial services "super app."
By Lynne Marek • Jan. 27, 2022 -
Wayfair taps Walmart vet as CTO
Fiona Tan joined the online furniture company in 2020 and succeeds Jim Miller, who's held the role since 2019.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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‘We’re probably late to the game:’ Wilson exec on the brand’s New York flagship and DTC strategy
Gordon Devin, president of Wilson Sportswear, discusses the sports brand's recent pivot to DTC and what it's planning for future store locations.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Digital Brands buys women's apparel brand Sundry
The company has expanded further with the beach-themed business. It has also received a stock delisting notice from Nasdaq as losses mount.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2022 -
Parachute hires Gap vet as first chief merchandising officer
The DTC bedding brand has been working to fill out its C-suite with seasoned retail veterans as it looks to accelerate growth.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Savage X Fenty opens its first store in Las Vegas
The lingerie brand's first physical location features a tech-enabled fitting experience and size-inclusive mannequins.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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BH Cosmetics files under Chapter 11
The indie brand has succumbed to challenges brought on by the pandemic, despite high-profile partnerships last year with Iggy Azalea and Doja Cat.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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Aerosoles footwear brand to be acquired by American Exchange
The shoe seller survived a bankruptcy in 2017 and is set to become its own division under its new parent, which both licenses and owns brands.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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Luggage brand Monos raises $10M in Series A funding
The company plans to use the capital to expand its offline presence, acquire talent and create a more robust product development pipeline.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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Hims & Hers to sell hair care products at Walmart
The company already sells hair loss products through The Vitamin Shoppe and has expanded its retail partners and assortment in recent months.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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Bonobos CEO exits after 5 years at the company
Micky Onvural is leaving the company to assume the role of chief marketing and communications officer at financial services firm TIAA, effective Monday.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 20, 2022 -
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Parade launches free recycling program in the US
Through the initiative, consumers can send the DTC brand gently used underwear from any brand in exchange for a 20% credit.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Almost 6 in 10 US consumers shopped at a DTC brand in 2021: report
Traditional retailers are winning the love of American shoppers over digitally native brands, according to a report from Diffusion.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 18, 2022 -
6 DTC trends to watch in 2022
While 2021 marked a year of growth for DTC brands, existing problems became more apparent. Brands will need to address those challenges in the year ahead.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Il Makiage parent company secures $130M in funding
The recent round, which values Oddity at $1.5 billion, was led by billionaire businessman Thomas Tull and Franklin Templeton, among others.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 11, 2022 -
Bark co-founder reclaims CEO role
Matt Meeker resumes the chief executive role less than two years after Manish Joneja, an Amazon veteran, succeeded him.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 11, 2022
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