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    Bark brings on Amazon veteran as chief supply chain officer

    Additionally, the COO is now the president of Bark Eats, and the DTC brand named a vice president of data, analytics and machine learning.

    By Oct. 18, 2021
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    The Weekly Closeout: Activist reportedly takes stake in Macy's, urges Saks-like e-commerce split

    Also, Target teamed up with Lego for a collection inspired by its famous bricks and Allbirds launched a new product ahead of its IPO.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 15, 2021
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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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    Entireworld to shut down

    The DTC apparel company offered the right product at the right time. But, an acquisition deal falling through led to the closure of the brand. 

    By Oct. 15, 2021
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    Vuori plans 100 US stores as it rakes in $400M investment

    The recent funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 is four times higher than Allbirds' largest fundraise and positions it for global expansion.

    By Oct. 14, 2021
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    Hims & Hers strikes a deal with The Vitamin Shoppe to sell hair care products

    Although the collaboration will begin small, the companies left room for "potential expansion" early next year into other categories.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2021
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    Scotch & Soda accelerates DTC expansion with 22 new physical locations set to open in 2021

    Originally a wholesale brand, the company had just 30 owned and franchised stores when it was acquired in 2011. Now it has 235.

    By Oct. 11, 2021
  • Millennials drive demand for DTC brands: report

    Digitally native brands adopted an aesthetic attractive to young shoppers. The pandemic only helped push consumers to shop with those companies.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2021
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    Owner of Chubbies and Solo Stove files for IPO

    The outdoor brand platform joins a fast-growing cohort of DTC players making their exits for the public markets this year. 

    By Oct. 7, 2021
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    Parade looks to physical retail as it raises $20M in Series B funding round

    The DTC intimates brand said it plans to open its first physical "experience" in SoHo, New York, in November. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2021
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    Everlane taps Ugg exec as new chief executive

    Andrea O'Donnell takes over from founder Michael Preysman next week, though the two will work together until the new year to manage the transition.

    By Sept. 30, 2021
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    The Backroom: What do changes at Stitch Fix say about e-commerce?

    Senior Reporters Ben Unglesbee and Daphne Howland talk about turmoil at the apparel e-retailer, DTC companies and online sales in general.

    By Retail Dive Team • Sept. 30, 2021
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    Analysts throw cold water on the great DTC pivot

    A new report from BMO Capital Markets finds that direct sales by brands come with lower margins than through wholesale channels.

    By Sept. 27, 2021
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    Hims & Hers debuts anti-aging, acne skincare products

    The telehealth company, which went public in January through a SPAC deal, has had strong sales growth over the past year.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2021
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    A former J. Crew store employee is now one of its star collaborators

    Blackstock & Weber founder Chris Echevarria, who as a store employee once caught Mickey Drexler's attention, sees the classic men's loafer as an ideal canvas.

    By Sept. 24, 2021
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    Brilliant Earth halves number of shares, lowers price in IPO

    "We're holding on to our shares because we think there's so much tremendous long-term value," CEO Beth Gerstein said in an interview.

    By Sept. 23, 2021
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    Boosted Commerce hires former Goop exec as CTO

    Juan Paul Ramirez's experience with DTC, marketplaces and marketing tech will help the company acquire and grow digitally native brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 23, 2021
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    Warby Parker provides guidance ahead of public debut

    The DTC eyewear brand, which is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange next week, projects revenue to grow up to 36% in 2021.

    By Sept. 22, 2021
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    ThirdLove launches into activewear

    The company faces category competition from traditional retailers like J.C. Penney and Target, as well as fellow DTCs like Thinx and Allbirds. 

    By Sept. 22, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    How high is the ceiling for personalized beauty brands?

    Function of Beauty, Proven and more have pinned their models to customizing products. But can you scale a business that's unique to each customer?

    By Sept. 22, 2021
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    Bark CFO to step down

    John Toth, who joined the company in 2016 and helped it go public via SPAC in June, will continue in the role until a successor is named.

    By Sept. 21, 2021
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    Outer secures $50M in Series B funding

    The DTC outdoor furniture brand will use the funds to build on its sustainability initiatives, expand its product assortment and reach new customers.

    By Sept. 21, 2021
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    Stepping closer to conventional e-commerce, Stitch Fix touts 'Freestyle'

    The apparel retailer's direct buy option maintains personalized curation by withholding search, but that may be risky, experts say.

    By Sept. 20, 2021
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    The Weekly Closeout: Drunk Elephant inks deal with Ulta and Indochino gets comfy

    The beauty brand, once exclusively sold at Sephora, expands its physical presence, while the DTC brand known for suits moves into knitwear.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 17, 2021
  • Chewy unveils marketplace service for veterinarians

    The DTC company launched Practice Hub, which allows vets to set prices, create preapproved prescriptions and earn revenue.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2021
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    DTC brand Knix plans first US stores

    Brick-and-mortar expansion plans were delayed last year during the height of the pandemic, but now the DTC brand is back with three California stores. 

    By Sept. 17, 2021