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1-800 Contacts lawsuit takes aim at Warby Parker's ad search strategy
The DTC brand is placing ads in the search results of the contact lenses specialist that the latter claims lead consumers to a confusingly similar site.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Amazon aggregator D1 Brands raises $123M
More investors are lining up to fund companies that are acquiring third-party sellers from Amazon and other digital natives.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 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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Wilson launches pop-up store and tennis museum in NYC
The museum pays tribute to the brand's own role in the sport while the retail shop features exclusive products and personalization options.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Geodis enters crowded e-commerce fulfillment field with service for DTC brands
Four fulfillment hubs will be able to provide two-day delivery to 91% of the continental U.S.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Crate and Barrel partners with Shinola and Shrek goes Supreme
The retailer collaborated with the luxury watchmaker for a furniture and housewares collection, and the famous green ogre is Supreme's new muse.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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Allbirds jumps into activewear in latest category expansion
Performance footwear was added to the DTC brand's assortment last year, and activewear now also joins the company's existing apparel line.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Glossier opens Seattle store as the first in brick-and-mortar push
After shuttering its fleet last year, the DTC beauty brand is back with a permanent location, and plans two more this fall and winter.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 16, 2021 -
New Balance sues Michael Kors over 'N' mark shoes
The luxury brand's namesake is a known fan of the shoemaker, which is targeting a design on two shoe lines it says infringed on trademarks.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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ThirdLove emphasizes sexiness, comfort and fit in brand revamp
The company made a name for itself by bashing Victoria's Secret, but with the market leader on the rise again, that may no longer be enough.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Instagram expands Shop tab ads globally, further building out e-commerce potential
Following a test earlier in August, the app is embracing ads that appear as tiles in its shopping hub.
By Asa Hiken • Updated Aug. 25, 2021 -
Canada Goose shares slump as it moves to DTC model
Execs at the apparel brand say it's on a solid growth trajectory, but that revenue cadence is shifting with more product selling in its own channels.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Nike doubles down on localization with Nike Rise concept
First tested in Guangzhou, China, the "pinnacle expression" of the format is opening Thursday in Seoul, South Korea.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Stitch Fix stylists jump ship
Wells Fargo analysts say a delay in the apparel site's "direct buy" option and the exodus of many employees after staffing changes are "red flags."
By Daphne Howland • Updated Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Casper revenue up nearly 40% as mattress sales remain strong
The brand continued to build out its distribution points in the quarter, adding key partnerships with Bed Bath & Beyond and Mattress Warehouse.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Struggling Sequential Brands unloads Ellen Tracy, Caribbean Joe for $20M
The brand specialist is trying to pay down debt and stave off bankruptcy with asset sales.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Target, DTC backpack brand State Bags team up ahead of back to school
Expanding on the big-box retailer's DTC assortment, the brand will offer an exclusive collection in 600 Target stores nationwide.
By Maria Monteros • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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New York & Company to launch first menswear collection
The apparel brand is also expanding its women's footwear offerings and plans to offer home products starting in the fall.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Target debuts employee degree program and REI doubles down on travel
The big-box retailer joins Walmart in tackling education assistance, while the outdoors retailer expands access to short-term rentals for members.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 6, 2021 -
Wayfair revenue drops more than 10% as category demand wanes
The online retailer benefited during the pandemic as consumers were largely confined to their homes. But that boost is starting to fade.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Brandless
Brandless raises $118M in funding round
The company will use the money to acquire digitally native brands and invest in its social influencer program.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Stitch Fix is scaling 'Live Styling' by video
To prepare, the company, whose algorithm-informed styling service is a prime differentiator, is instituting stricter work requirements for its stylists.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Function of Beauty acquires personalized skin care company Atolla
In a quest to make customizable beauty "the new norm," the DTC hair care brand will use the acquisition to improve its skin care offering.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Under Armour posts strong growth, but will the turnaround stick?
Results were a vast improvement over the second quarter last year, but a temporary uplift in consumer demand could also be factoring in.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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The convenience of buy now, pay later creates risks: Fitch
Fast underwriting, low credit barriers and lack of reporting are hallmarks of a fast-growing market for the credit services.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Business Wire
Wolverine World Wide acquires activewear brand Sweaty Betty
The retailer, which is best known for its footwear, is acquiring the DTC company in an effort to expand its e-commerce strategy and product categories.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 3, 2021
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