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    Food52 acquires housewares brand Dansk

    The website plans to revitalize the housewares brand and aims for an official relaunch early next year.

    By May 4, 2021
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    Madison Reed introduces video color consultations

    The beauty industry has relied on tech tools to service customers sheltering in place.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 4, 2021
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    Trendline

    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
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    Under Armour puts SEC battle, pandemic woes behind it in Q1

    For $9 million, the brand settled its claims with the SEC, while also reporting earnings that widely exceeded expectations.

    By May 4, 2021
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    Healthcare DTC startup Ro launches at Walmart

    The digitally native firm will release exclusive men's over-the-counter medication at 4,600 locations with the option to use its telehealth services. 

    By Maria Monteros • May 4, 2021
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    Floyd enters the resale market

    The DTC furniture brand launched Full Cycle, which will house used and imperfect products from its assortment for up to 50% off.

    By April 27, 2021
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    30 minutes with For Now's co-founders

    As the limitations of selling exclusively online become apparent, the company's mission is to not only give emerging brands a physical presence but an opportunity to grow.

    By Updated April 29, 2021
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    Away co-founder Jen Rubio takes over as CEO

    From co-founder Steph Korey to Lululemon exec Stuart Haselden, the CEO torch has now been passed to Rubio as the brand preps for a travel comeback.

    By April 22, 2021
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    Allbirds, Reformation join largest class of Climate Neutral Certified companies

    As retailers look for ways to reduce their carbon footprints, 330 companies will be certified this year, including 52 fashion and apparel brands.

    By April 22, 2021
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    DTC swimwear brand Andie debuts intimates

    The launch is the beginning of "a significant platform expansion into other categories," the brand said. 

    By April 21, 2021
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    Nordstrom adds bra brand Harper Wilde to its assortment

    The partnership, which marks the DTC brand's first launch through a national retailer, will also help facilitate Harper Wilde's bra recycling program.

    By April 20, 2021
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    Why the founder of Charming Charlie has joined the rush to acquire Amazon-native brands

    Charlie Chanaratsopon and Boosted Commerce are in the race to build a consumer brands giant for the 21st century. 

    By April 20, 2021
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    DTC brand Native launches sunscreen line

    The company, which got its start selling natural deodorants, now has its sights set on attracting customers who want streak-free, natural sunscreens.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 19, 2021
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    Stitch Fix founder to step down as chief executive

    Former Bain partner Elizabeth Spaulding, who arrived early last year, will replace Katrina Lake, who will move on to lead the board.

    By April 14, 2021
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    With its latest launch, FabFitFun provides most customized experience to date

    Co-founder Katie Echevarria Rosen Kitchens discusses what drove the subscription box service to add the new membership feature.

    By Updated April 13, 2021
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    The Honest Co. files to go public

    The consumer products company says it gets more than half its revenue from just three retailers: Target, Amazon and Costco.

    By April 13, 2021
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    Grove Collaborative to enter physical retail for first time via Target

    The DTC brand's best-selling items will be sold in stores along with educational displays debunking myths about sustainable products.

    By Maria Monteros • April 13, 2021
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    Serta appoints new leadership, including chief commercial officer and COO

    Shelley Huff, the current CEO of the company's Tuft & Needle business, will take on the additional chief operating officer role.

    By April 7, 2021
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    MeUndies eyes performance space with new launch

    The "Breathe" collection is geared toward consumers with active lifestyles as the products are ideal for wearing under workout clothes.

    By April 6, 2021
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    Glossier taps L'Oréal exec for VP of brand

    Kleo Mack will be responsible for growing the brand globally, including overseeing brand marketing and strategy.

    By April 6, 2021
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    Proof launches new underwear line at Target

    The period-proof underwear brand snagged a partnership with Target a year after it launched.

    By Maria Monteros • April 5, 2021
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    The omnichannel age is here — and it’s expensive

    Store pickup of online orders grew by triple digits amid the pandemic. Retailers are now scrambling to become more efficient sellers across channels.

    By April 5, 2021
  • With $155M in fresh capital, Harry's looks to add more brands

    A year after its deal with Schick owner Edgewell was called off, the company behind Harry's, Flamingo, Cat Person and Headquarters is expanding.

    By April 1, 2021
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    Chewy reports first quarterly profit as sales rise 51%

    Buoyed by increased pet adoptions last year and heightened e-commerce demand, the online pet retailer continues to reap the benefits.

    By March 31, 2021
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    Lululemon more than doubles e-commerce in 2020

    That benchmark was initially expected in 2023, and the company also remains on track to double men's and quadruple international by then.

    By March 31, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    9 emerging DTCs to watch in 2021

    A lot has changed since Warby Parker and Dollar Shave Club entered the scene. In an increasingly crowded space, brands need to find what sets them apart.

    By March 30, 2021