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A.K.A. Brands buys DTC menswear brand Mnml for $48.6M
The company just went public in September, and says the streetwear brand is another step in its effort to become a global leader in DTC fashion.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Tractor Supply boasts 22M loyalty members, many of them young and spending money
The retailer is enjoying the benefits of its own initiatives as well as macro trends, including a U.S. population shift into more rural areas.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Even if retail sales slow drastically during the holidays, they will still be stellar: Wells Fargo
Supply chain woes notwithstanding, the industry is riding such highs that even a worst-case scenario would yield a near-record season.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Inside top DTC exit strategies
The digitally native brands that disrupted the industry are entering the next stage in their lives. We look at why they're drawn to one path over another.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Deep Dive
'A gold rush': Inside the rise of SPACs
Going public through blank check companies reached a fever pitch this year. Following stricter scrutiny from the SEC, the method's future remains uncertain.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Deep Dive
'The market's on fire': What's behind the flood of DTC IPOs?
While acquisitions remain the most popular exit option for online brands, public listings are on the rise.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Why acquisitions lead DTC exits
These deals provide brands with resources needed to grow their business: a robust supply chain, new customers and a wider distribution network. But they're not without risk.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Deep Dive
The anatomy of a DTC exit
As direct-to-consumer brands grow their businesses, an exit is a logical next step. For some brands, that strategy is born before their products even hit the market.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Spanx sells majority stake to Blackstone
The deal values the brand, known for its shapewear, at a total of $1.2 billion. Founder Sara Blakely will step into the role of executive chairwoman.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 22, 2021 -
Washington Prime Group CEO out as bankruptcy winds up
The mall REIT is now majority owned by investment firm SVP Global, after debt forgiveness that helped lighten its load by almost $1 billion.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2021 -
Retrieved from Walmart.com.
Walmart-owned Moosejaw to open store in Bentonville
The outdoors retailer's 6,000-square-foot shop is located just a few blocks away from where Sam Walton launched Walton's 5 & 10 back in 1950.
By Maria Monteros • Oct. 21, 2021 -
Crocs posts blazing growth even amid supply chain struggles
Revenue growth hit 73% while the clog brand spent $75 million beefing up its supply chain as it contended with factory outages and shipping nightmares.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 21, 2021 -
Ulta tests small-format stores, moves into wellness as it seeks growth
Five years ago, the beauty retailer tested smaller stores and ultimately didn't move forward with them. Now, executives say things have changed.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 21, 2021 -
Pandemic rebounds: 5 retailers that bounced back in 2021
As the industry puts 2020 behind them, here's a look at some of the players that made notable comebacks this year.
By Maria Monteros • Oct. 21, 2021 -
Tailored Brands hires Neiman Marcus vet for CFO spot
Brandy Richardson, former financial chief for the luxury department store, joins another company trying to move on from a bankruptcy last year.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2021 -
Saks e-commerce company preps IPO: WSJ
The department store's brick-and-mortar and online operations split up in March, and some investors want Macy's to follow suit.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Is Best Buy undermining its storybook turnaround?
Layoffs and flexing in stores have taken a toll, current and former employees told Retail Dive. As one said, "You can't have good customer service when you barely have any customer service reps."
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Activist reportedly takes stake in Macy's, urges Saks-like e-commerce split
Also, Target teamed up with Lego for a collection inspired by its famous bricks and Allbirds launched a new product ahead of its IPO.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Retail growth to cool after 2021's burst of demand: Moody's
Supply chain costs and a more normal sales environment will likely slow the pace of sales and profit growth, analysts with the ratings agency said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Entireworld to shut down
The DTC apparel company offered the right product at the right time. But, an acquisition deal falling through led to the closure of the brand.
By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Vuori plans 100 US stores as it rakes in $400M investment
The recent funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 is four times higher than Allbirds' largest fundraise and positions it for global expansion.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Lulu's S-1 registration form on October 14, 2021
Lulu's joins bumper crop of retailers with plans to go public
The fast-fashion e-retailer says that brick-and-mortar apparel sales will increasingly be under pressure as younger consumers buy more online.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Best Buy pushes further into healthcare with Current Health acquisition
The platform allows for patient monitoring, telehealth and patient engagement, and follows similar moves by the retailer to offer tech-based health services.
By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 12, 2021 -
Signet snaps up Diamonds Direct for $490M in cash
The jeweler, which runs Jared, Kay and Zales, among other retailers, also raised its guidance for the year as it avoids supply chain snafus.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Mirror plans Canada launch and what’s with all the e-commerce spinoffs?
Lululemon will expand the home fitness tech to nearly 200 stores, and Macy's is encouraged to follow department store Saks on a strange path.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 8, 2021