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L.L. Bean, Summersalt team up on swimwear collection
Outdoor gear and accessories, including hats and sandals, are also part of the collection.
By Suzette Parmley • April 26, 2024 -
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Alo Yoga, Vuori gaining share in activewear market, report finds
The DTC brands, which share shoppers with Lululemon and Nike, are growing as rivals like Under Armour contract, according to an Earnest Analytics report.
By Cara Salpini • April 26, 2024 -
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Though some of the problems of the pandemic have waned, retail continues to reel from C-suite turnover and layoffs.
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West Lane Capital Partners acquires Mented Cosmetics
West Lane has been building out its portfolio of beauty brands, recently acquiring Seven hair care earlier this month.
By Howard Ruben • April 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores
The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
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Foxtrot, Dom’s sued amid mass layoff
A class action complaint claims the companies violated the WARN Act by failing to give its employees at least 60 days notice of the mass layoff.
By Brett Dworski • April 26, 2024 -
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Deckers Brands names president of global marketplace
Marco Ellerker is being promoted into the newly created position, following the company's record revenue growth in Q3.
By Suzette Parmley • April 26, 2024 -
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Indochino launches its first ready-to-wear suit collection
The custom suiting brand is going after convenience with the new line, and said it plans to expand its ready-to-wear assortment in the future.
By Suzette Parmley • April 25, 2024 -
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Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations
Costs associated with inbound freight and warehousing costs dropped as the furniture company rolled out planning capabilities and simplified operations.
By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024 -
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RTIC Outdoors expands into Walmart
The drinkware and cooler brand is selling 55 of its best-selling products in 3,800 of the mass merchant’s stores as well as on its website.
By Suzette Parmley • April 24, 2024 -
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Jason Wu Beauty lands in over 3,000 CVS stores
The partnership adds to the beauty brand’s distribution channels, which also include Target and J.C. Penney.
By Howard Ruben • April 24, 2024 -
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Allbirds unveils Tree Runner Go sneaker as it refocuses on core products
The shoe features improvements to the original design and comes after the successful launch of the Wool Runner 2.
By Suzette Parmley • April 23, 2024 -
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Wayfair’s first large-format store to open next month
The location in Wilmette, Illinois, will span 150,000 square feet — about 10 times the size of its other stores — and feature an on-site restaurant.
By Caroline Jansen • April 23, 2024 -
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Target adds Ōura to its online and in-store assortment
The wearable tech company has been adding to its distribution channels, inking deals with Best Buy and Amazon recently.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 23, 2024 -
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Figs recycled over 40K healthcare professional’s scrubs in trade-in program
The “Scrubs That Don’t Suck” campaign launched April 1 and ends on Earth Day as the brand hit its participation goal.
By Suzette Parmley • April 22, 2024 -
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Express files Chapter 11, plans to close over 100 stores
All of the company’s UpWest stores will shutter as the retailer pursues a sale to WHP Global, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties.
By Nate Delesline III • April 22, 2024 -
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Second phase of Nike layoffs to hit Oregon headquarters this summer
After the job cuts, effective June 28, about 740 employees will have been impacted in the retailer’s home state.
By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2024 -
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Universal Standard launches size exchange program
The campaign, dubbed Fit Liberty, allows customers to replace items with ones in a different size at no cost.
By Howard Ruben • April 22, 2024 -
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Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze
The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which don’t directly mimic the taste of alcohol, cater to consumers looking for alternatives in social situations.
By Chris Casey • April 22, 2024 -
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Kizik opens first pop-up store in NYC as part of brick-and-mortar push
The hands-free footwear brand is expanding its physical presence, with plans to land in 500 wholesale doors and open six stores by the end of the year.
By Suzette Parmley • April 19, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Peloton drops free membership as Asos revenue falls over 18%
The struggling home exercise brand quietly removed the free option, while the fast-fashion retailer saw sales plunge in the first half of the year.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 19, 2024 -
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Eyebuydirect opens first physical location
The online eyewear company opened a 140-square-foot kiosk at The Shops at Mission Viejo in Orange County, California.
By Howard Ruben • April 19, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat’s revamped burger hits shelves
The company's fourth generation of products is now available at grocery stores across the U.S., including Walmart.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 19, 2024 -
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Kendra Scott teams up with LoveShackFancy on capsule collection
The six-piece collection ties in design elements from both brands and will be available for purchase online and in Kendra Scott’s stores.
By Howard Ruben • April 18, 2024 -
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Levi’s reopens Bangkok store as it eyes growth in the region
The location, which features one of the brand’s tailoring shops, is part of a broader DTC strategy to grow its fleet of owned and operated stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 18, 2024 -
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Aesop opens Beverly Hills store, plans two additional openings in NYC
The brand is expanding its physical reach as the beauty industry experiences a wave of consolidation.
By Suzette Parmley • April 17, 2024
