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Prime Day is June 21-22, but Amazon is starting deals now
The 48-hour sales event, widely seen as a way to boost the online giant's membership program, is increasingly leveraged by other retailers as well.
By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2021 -
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Furniture rental brand Feather steps outside
The DTC company, which launched its first outdoor collection in collaboration with West Elm and Pottery Barn, also expanded into Texas.
By Caroline Jansen • June 1, 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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Birchbox launches refillable beauty brand Re.fil
A lip balm is the first product under the new private label, though co-founder and CEO Katia Beauchamp is already thinking about other items.
By Cara Salpini • June 1, 2021 -
Digital brand company Perch raises $775M to expand globally
The company scales Amazon third-party sellers and other direct-to-consumer brands, and the funds will help fuel its expansion.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 28, 2021 -
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Judge dismisses DC attorney general's antitrust suit against Amazon
The district's top lawyer said the court "got this wrong" and is reviewing further legal options.
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Heyday raises $70M to grow marketplace brands
The company also built out its team with Amazon veterans and named Brandless co-founder Tina Sharkey to its board.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 26, 2021 -
Authentic Brands eyeing possible IPO: Bloomberg
A possible deal to go public could fetch a $10 billion value for the company as it buys up retail brands out of bankruptcy and distress.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 25, 2021 -
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Wilson debuts apparel line, plans first retail stores
The sports equipment company is expanding its offering and honing in on DTC as part of an "evolution" into an athletic lifestyle brand.
By Cara Salpini • May 25, 2021 -
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Cuup dives into swimwear
The line marks the DTC bra brand's first new product category since launching in late 2018.
By Caroline Jansen • May 25, 2021 -
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Menswear brand Mack Weldon hires first chief marketer
Fellow direct-to-consumer company Everlane filled the same role for the first time in February as startups look to scale beyond their early days.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 24, 2021 -
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DTC marketplace The Fascination raises $1M in seed funding
After founding mattress brand Leesa, David Wolfe and Matt Hayes launched the marketplace last year to showcase established and emerging DTC brands.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 21, 2021 -
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Rothy's expands into men's with loafers, sneakers
The launch comes after previous expansions into kids and women's accessories.
By Cara Salpini • May 20, 2021 -
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Knix raises $40M as it looks to expand retail fleet, grow brand
The intimates brand says it is on pace to generate $100 million in sales and is "highly profitable."
By Ben Unglesbee • May 19, 2021 -
Ahead of public debut, BarkBox parent posts 79% revenue increase
The brand reported preliminary Q4 results before a shareholder vote at the end of this month to approve its acquisition by Northern Star Acquisition Corp.
By Caroline Jansen • May 18, 2021 -
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Grove Collaborative launches deodorant, body care refill system
The company is expanding its personal care line, Peach, to celebrate the first anniversary of its plastic-free initiative.
By Maria Monteros • May 18, 2021 -
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Growth in wholesale helps push Casper's revenue up 13% in Q1
Revenue from the brand's retail partners, which include Nordstrom and Sam's Club, increased 53.7%, while its DTC business saw an 11.1% rise.
By Caroline Jansen • May 18, 2021 -
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How Overstock learned to love retail again
CEO Jonathan Johnson discusses why he brought the company back to its roots and away from the blockchain experiments that infatuated his predecessor.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2021 -
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DTC body care brand Maëlys receives investment from Norwest
The funding will enable the company to grow globally, introduce new products and scale up its operations to meet higher consumer demand.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 14, 2021 -
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MeUndies jumps into swimwear
A common expansion for intimates brands, the launch comes just a month after the DTC company debuted a new performance collection.
By Cara Salpini • May 12, 2021 -
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Neighborhood Goods launches in-store concept focused on CPG brands
The Marketplace, appearing first at its Austin location, features brands like Jaden Smith's Just Water, DTC gummy brand BeHave and snack brand DaDa.
By Caroline Jansen • May 11, 2021 -
DTC bridal brand Azazie unveils shapewear collection
Remaining focused on the special occasion space, the new line was made to work with unique dress styles like deep V-necks and open backs.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 11, 2021 -
Everlane names Nike vet as global creative director
Shu Hung is the most recent executive hire in the company as DTC brands seek veteran expertise.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 10, 2021 -
Wayfair CEO sees growth potential post-pandemic
The retailer, which has largely benefited over the past year by operating both online and in an in-demand category, reported 49% revenue gains in Q1.
By Caroline Jansen • May 6, 2021 -
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ModCloth changes hands once again
When financial firm Go Global Retail bought the brand from Walmart in 2019, it wasn't interested in quickly flipping it, but the pandemic interfered.
By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2021 -
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How Schmidt's Naturals and Supergoop think about scale
Funding to the beauty and personal care space hit an all-time high in 2020, and investors are looking for brands with clean ingredients and loyal followings.
By Cara Salpini • May 4, 2021
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