Digital brand platform Foundry raises $100M

The company joins other platforms aiming to enhance and expand digitally native brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 16, 2021

Casper to open first branded shop-in-shop with Bed Bath & Beyond

The store concept, which will open July 22 in Bed Bath & Beyond's New York City flagship, helps bolster the DTC mattress brand's physical presence.

By Caroline Jansen • July 15, 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

FabFitFun debuts Shop with Friends feature, 5-day sales event

Members can now chat with friends while shopping the company's exclusive e-commerce sales, and a members-only sales event is on the horizon.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2021

QVC-owner Qurate hires new CEO

Set to retire this year, Mike George led the company through a tumultuous but successful journey during the pandemic. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 13, 2021

In quest for Gen Z attention, Nordstrom takes minority stake in Topshop

The department store's partnership with new brand owner Asos promises to boost U.S. sales for a set of retailers previously owned by U.K.'s Arcadia.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Pacsun gets into resale, and is Instagram really not for photos anymore?

The growing market for secondhand has another eager participant, and the social media platform is betting big on shopping.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 9, 2021

ThirdLove doubles down on comfort with inclusive seamless collection

The DTC lingerie brand is not only a rival of market leader Victoria's Secret but also one of its fiercest, and loudest, critics.

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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