Dressbarn owner snaps up British luxury label Ralph & Russo

Retail Ecommerce Ventures, whose roster of bankrupt retailers has swelled since its founding two years ago, revives legacy brands online.

By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2021

Urban Outfitters enters men's makeup category in partnership with Hims & Hers

More veteran retailers are partnering with DTC brands to appeal to younger, digitally savvy consumers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 2, 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

Casper to sell through Mattress Warehouse

As the DTC brand expands its wholesale deals, the traditional mattress and furniture stores it was lauded for disrupting are now making the cut.

By Cara Salpini • Updated July 1, 2021

Brooklinen secures investment from private equity firm Freeman Spogli

The DTC bedding brand said it will leverage the partnership to further grow its e-commerce, retail and wholesale businesses.

By Caroline Jansen • July 1, 2021

New SPAC from former Coach, Tapestry CEOs chases Gen Z-friendly brands

The vehicle is leaning on its leadership experience to help it acquire companies that have shown "powerful emotional engagement" with younger consumers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 30, 2021

The rise of DTC holding companies

Why the founders of Pattern Brands, Very Great and Win Brands Group are betting on the power of building multiple brands under one umbrella.

By Caroline Jansen • June 30, 2021

Adore Me accuses Rihanna's Savage x Fenty of trademark infringement

The direct-to-consumer lingerie brand claims that its rival's keywords purposely led online consumers astray, but that may be more of a tech issue.

By Daphne Howland • June 29, 2021

Sustainable cleaning supply brand Blueland expands into Canada

The move into international markets comes as more consumers, particularly those in younger generations, prioritize eco-friendly brands.

By Caroline Jansen • June 29, 2021

Crisis Management: Why Vuori spent 2020 keeping up relationships and plotting store strategy

From creating an omni-associate role to improving back-end store performance, the DTC brand didn't sit still on its brick-and-mortar plans.

By Cara Salpini • June 29, 2021

Nike plans for $50B in revenue next year

By 2025, the company expects to reach a 60% DTC business and 50% digital, through both owned and partner channels.

By Cara Salpini • June 25, 2021

All retailers win as biggest Prime Day ever pushes US e-commerce above $11B

Online sales surpassed Cyber Monday and Amazon benefited the most, but the early summer event got shoppers into stores, too.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2021

US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE

Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate face potential sticker shock.

By Matt Leonard • June 24, 2021

The Backroom: In e-commerce, it's growth versus profits

In 2020, digital operations saved retailers when consumers couldn't or wouldn't visit stores. But how sustainable is online retail in the long run?

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2021

Nordstrom to open 21 Indochino custom apparel shops in stores

The partnership expands the department store's men's category with made-to-measure suiting. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2021

Warby Parker confidentially files to go public

The eyewear company, which launched in 2010, was among the first class of direct-to-consumer brands to enter the scene, popularizing the DTC model.

By Caroline Jansen • June 23, 2021

Target to add DTC pet, homewares brands in stores

For both Stojo and Jinx, the partnership is their first brick-and-mortar placement with a big-box retailer.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2021

With $200M from private equity, Saks Off 5th online will go it alone

Owner HBC earlier this year similarly split up its full-line operations at Saks Fifth Avenue, and is hanging onto all its Saks-related real estate.

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2021

Glossier gets back into physical retail with plans for 3 stores

The DTC beauty brand's two permanent stores were shut down due to the pandemic, and these openings replace them.

By Cara Salpini • Updated June 18, 2021

Unilever to acquire DTC skincare brand Paula's Choice

The CPG company has been investing in the space as it focuses on building out its portfolio.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 17, 2021

What can DTCs gain from online marketplaces?

While online marketplaces offer digital natives benefits like reaching new customers, brands may forfeit control over key aspects of the customer experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 17, 2021

Adidas drops leak-proof activewear collection

Joining DTC brand Thinx, the sportswear giant is looking to create products to help athletes deal with their periods.

By Cara Salpini • June 16, 2021

Customers love them. Investors love them. But which online players can survive in the long run?

As they seek scale, some of the fastest-growing e-commerce firms have a license from investors to burn cash. A business can't lose money forever, though. (Right?)

By Ben Unglesbee • June 16, 2021

Thinx rethinks inclusive sizing with the help of the plus community

After its extended sizes failed two years ago, the period underwear company decided to get the fit — and the messaging — right. That meant starting over.

By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2021

Boxed to go public in SPAC deal valuing online grocer at $900M

The merger, which keeps existing CEO Chieh Huang at the helm, is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 14, 2021

Chewy reports 30% net sales gain in Q1 as demand remains high

The pet retailer benefited last year by having a strong e-commerce presence and selling online. It expects the boom to continue as it raises its guidance.

By Caroline Jansen • June 11, 2021