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Nearly all the top e-commerce companies grew revenue by double digits in 2020: GlobalData
The biggest players saw outsized sales gains as consumers flocked to their sites. Wayfair came in at No. 5, with revenue up 55% last year.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 9, 2021 -
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DTC swimwear brand Andie launches campaign with Demi Moore
Titled "Together," the effort includes Moore and her daughters to help represent strength and unity after a year largely defined by the pandemic.
By Caroline Jansen • July 8, 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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Authentic Brands files IPO as it chases more growth
The owner of the Forever 21 and Barneys names is eyeing a global branding empire and market opportunity worth up to $650 billion.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 7, 2021 -
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Glossier lands $80M in funding as it looks toward international expansion
The DTC beauty brand has plans for dozens of stores and is looking to enter new markets with an "e-commerce-first approach."
By Cara Salpini • July 7, 2021 -
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Intimacy brand Maude raises $5.8M to grow team, product lineup
The sexual wellness brand is one of the most VC-backed companies in its category, with $10 million raised over four funding rounds.
By Maria Monteros • July 6, 2021 -
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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveThe 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Podcast
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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