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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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Amazon touts 1.8M jobs created by sellers as it comes under more congressional scrutiny
The e-commerce giant says small businesses have thrived using its services. But reports found the company prioritizes its own brands at others' expense.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 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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Saks e-commerce company preps IPO: WSJ
The department store's brick-and-mortar and online operations split up in March, and some investors want Macy's to follow suit.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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 Kaarin Moore • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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ColumnThe 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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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 Kaarin Moore • 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 Cara Salpini • 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 Cara Salpini • 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 Ben Unglesbee • 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 Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Podcast
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 Ben Unglesbee • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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 Caroline Jansen • 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 Kaarin Moore • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow 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 Cara Salpini • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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 Caroline Jansen • 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 Caroline Jansen • 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 Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2021
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