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Bed Bath & Beyond launches online marketplace, partners with Kroger
The home goods retailer on Tuesday also said it will complete its stock buyback program by the end of this fiscal year, two years ahead of schedule.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 3, 2021 -
Serta taps leader of its Tuft & Needle unit as new CEO
Shelley Huff is set to take over the mattress specialist as it chases sales in a market reshaped by DTC brands.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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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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Vuori doesn't need the $400M it just raised. How founder Joe Kudla approaches scale, profitably.
In a space where many brands are filing for IPOs with a history of losses, Kudla believes "profitability should be important."
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 2, 2021 -
Glossier brings on new CFO, chief commercial officer
Vanessa Wittman, who took the chief finance role just over two years ago, will be replaced by Seun Sodipo, most recently a finance executive at Stripe.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Under Armour CEO: 'The majority of our transformational work' is done
CFO Dave Bergman also said the retailer in the third quarter saw its strongest top and bottom line results in its history.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Knot Standard to sell custom clothing tech to retailers
Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Brooks Brothers all plan to use the platform, which uses AI measurements to help customers buy personal apparel.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Children's company Lovevery raises $100M, launches mobile app
Over the past year, the toy and educational content company has partnered with Target and expanded internationally in pursuit of growth.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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'We're not trying to leave beauty at all': Birchbox's founder on its acquisition by healthcare firm FemTec
Katia Beauchamp, who will move from CEO to strategic adviser, doesn't see the acquisition as a pivot or a departure, but rather a "natural evolution."
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 29, 2021 -
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Petco opens SoHo flagship dedicated to its private label
The store will exclusively sell Reddy products, the three-year-old owned brand focused on premium pet goods.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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Brooklinen launches new brand, Marlow
The DTC bedding company already sells pillows on its own website, but is now debuting a separate brand solely focused on that product.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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Victoria's Secret is the exclusive retailer for D+ lingerie brand Mindd
The brand's creator, who began her career in 2005 on the lingerie giant's research and development team, caters to an underserved customer.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: Why is the idea of splitting off e-commerce so popular all of a sudden?
Senior Reporters Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss why Wall Street likes it, why others don't and how Sears' decline serves as a cautionary tale.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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Saks turns to GXO fulfillment center to meet e-commerce demand
The 400,000-square-foot facility is another example of direct-to-consumer retailers outsourcing logistics.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 28, 2021 -
Allbirds opens first store in Denver
In its IPO filing, the DTC brand laid out a growth plan that included expanding its store fleet.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Rockets of Awesome debuts baby clothing line, subscription service
After a partnership and investment from Foot Locker in 2019, the DTC brand is now expanding to provide infant clothing.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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A.K.A. Brands buys DTC menswear brand Mnml for $48.6M
The company just went public in September, and says the streetwear brand is another step in its effort to become a global leader in DTC fashion.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Bombas goes international with UK expansion
The DTC brand, known for its socks, has since broadened its assortment to include underwear, T-shirts and slippers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Inside top DTC exit strategies
The digitally native brands that disrupted the industry are entering the next stage in their lives. We look at why they're drawn to one path over another.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Deep Dive'A gold rush': Inside the rise of SPACs
Going public through blank check companies reached a fever pitch this year. Following stricter scrutiny from the SEC, the method's future remains uncertain.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy acquisitions lead DTC exits
These deals provide brands with resources needed to grow their business: a robust supply chain, new customers and a wider distribution network. But they're not without risk.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Deep Dive'The market's on fire': What's behind the flood of DTC IPOs?
While acquisitions remain the most popular exit option for online brands, public listings are on the rise.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Deep Dive
The anatomy of a DTC exit
As direct-to-consumer brands grow their businesses, an exit is a logical next step. For some brands, that strategy is born before their products even hit the market.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Spanx sells majority stake to Blackstone
The deal values the brand, known for its shapewear, at a total of $1.2 billion. Founder Sara Blakely will step into the role of executive chairwoman.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 22, 2021 -
Crocs posts blazing growth even amid supply chain struggles
Revenue growth hit 73% while the clog brand spent $75 million beefing up its supply chain as it contended with factory outages and shipping nightmares.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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Is PayPal pining for Pinterest?
A reported $45 billion PayPal purchase of Pinterest would cap a big year for deal-making fueled by the payments industry.
By Lynne Marek • Oct. 21, 2021
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