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Parachute taps Amazon vet as first chief commercial officer
Drew Sheriff, who previously oversaw the e-commerce giant's physical operations, will add expertise as the DTC brand looks to expand its footprint.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2021 -
Wayfair plots 3 new stores in 2022
The stores, covering its AllModern and Joss & Main brands, are the first in a series of openings the retailer is planning over the next two years.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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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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'This is the time where supply chain comes to the fore': Under Armour's COO on 20 months of tumult
Colin Browne says the pandemic sped up operational changes already underway at the sportswear brand.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Allbirds boosts inventories by 55% due to long lead times, high demand
The shoe and apparel company has relied on careful planning, secondary sourcing and regional diversification to keep product flowing.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: The Container Store brings in new brands and the latest Toys R Us comeback
The home goods retailer is adding products from Blueland and The Laundress, while the once-ubiquitous toy retailer is entering brick and mortar again.
By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 3, 2021 -
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Ulta’s Q3 sales hit a record $2B as it finishes Target expansion for 2021
COO Kecia Steelman said customers are shopping the entire assortment at the big-box retailer.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 3, 2021 -
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Fabletics taps actress Vanessa Hudgens to promote new Velour clothing line
The retailer released its "first-ever lifestyle collection," which caters to women 18 to 45 and is inspired by '70s fashion.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 3, 2021 -
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Parade opens first brick-and-mortar store in SoHo
The location features a technicolor archway, a claw machine where customers can win products and a life-size circus tent.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2021 -
Allbirds' net loss nearly doubles in Q3
The brand is continuing its store expansion, something many DTCs have come to do as the limitations of selling online become increasingly apparent.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Hims & Hers taps Uber to deliver personal care, sexual wellness products
The brand has partnered with the ridesharing company to bring items like sleep gummies, condoms and lubricants to consumers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 30, 2021 -
Schick maker acquires Billie for $310M
The deal comes less than a year after P&G's proposed acquisition of the DTC razor brand fell apart after FTC action.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Lululemon trades lawsuits with Peloton as design dispute deepens
The athleisure apparel brand accused the cycle maker of selling "knock-offs" after Peloton launched its own apparel line.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2021 -
Hydro Flask owner to acquire backpack brand Osprey for $414M
Helen of Troy CEO Julien Mininberg called the two a "compelling combination" for the outdoors consumer.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Peloton sues Lululemon in dispute over apparel line
After the cycle maker launched its own private label apparel, the athleisure specialist claimed the new products infringed on its patents.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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Joybird launches first national TV campaign
The DTC customizable furniture brand aims to use the campaign, which debuted ahead of Black Friday, to reach new customers.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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Dr. Squatch rolls out personal care products at Walmart
Following on the heels of its digitally native peers, an array of the brand's products will be available at over 1,600 physical locations.
By Maria Monteros • Nov. 23, 2021 -
Authentic Brands puts IPO on hold as it brings in new investors
Current investors sold significant stakes to CVC Capital Partners and HPS Investment Partners as the branding specialist chases more growth.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2021 -
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Glossier opens second store this year with new LA flagship
The location in West Hollywood is just a few blocks away from where the DTC beauty brand had a previous store on Melrose Place.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 22, 2021 -
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'You can almost taste the hot chocolate': Why catalogs are still winning holiday marketing
As digital advertising becomes less reliable and more expensive, retailers are turning back to print to win over consumers during peak season.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Away
Away names its first operations and digital chiefs
In addition to introducing two new positions to the C-suite, the luggage brand named a new chief marketing officer, Melissa Weiss.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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How e-commerce retailers stacked up in Q3
A flood of DTC brands entered the public markets this year. Now, we're seeing how those companies and other online brands are holding up.
By Caroline Jansen • Updated Nov. 23, 2021 -
Courtesy of Eastbay
Foot Locker merges Champs Sports and Eastbay brands
The combo, which brings together two decades-old, sports-focused names, aims to be a go-to for student athletes.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Casper to be acquired by private equity firm, CEO steps down
After its IPO in 2020, the brand will go private again through a deal with Durational Capital Management, as its co-founder exits the chief executive role.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Canada Goose
Canada Goose's first footwear collection goes live
Featuring two styles, the brand's footwear is meant to both protect against the elements and also appeal to lifestyle shoppers.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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Warby Parker's sales up 32%, while losses widen
In its first public earnings report since its direct listing in late September, the DTC eyewear brand also raised its full-year guidance.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 12, 2021
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