E-Commerce


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    Fair Harbor taps Mizzen+Main vet as president

    Bethany Muths steps into the newly created role after holding leadership positions at Mizzen+Main, Ivory Ella and footwear brand Schutz.

    By Howard Ruben • June 5, 2024
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    Amid ongoing declines, Stitch Fix pilots customer experience improvements for summer launch

    A core group of customers is keeping and spending more per box, suggesting that the company is on the right track, analysts said.

    By June 5, 2024
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    What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

    From recent statistics on e-commerce growth to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon, here are some of the forces impacting online retail.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Global online retail sales to hit $6.8 trillion by 2028

    In the U.S. alone, online sales will reach $1.6 trillion by that period, up from $1 trillion in 2023, according to a recent report from Forrester.

    By Howard Ruben • June 4, 2024
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    Bark taps former exec for chief DTC officer

    Meghan Knoll, who was previously the CEO of Cat Person, will return to the pet retailer to oversee its DTC efforts.

    By May 31, 2024
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    Chewy posts 3.1% sales gain in Q1, announces $500M share repurchase program

    The online pet retailer boosted its profits during the quarter even as its active customer base continues to shrink.

    By May 29, 2024
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    Beyond Yoga expands on the West Coast with new store in Washington state

    This is the lifestyle brand’s second store outside of California and seventh overall.

    By May 29, 2024
  • Mizzen + Main add store at The Summit in Birmingham, Alabama
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    Mizzen+Main continues Southern expansion with Alabama opening

    Located in Birmingham, the store is the brand’s 11th overall and first in the state.

    By May 28, 2024
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    Rothy’s launches on Amazon

    The sustainable shoe brand is adding its signature products to the online retailer as it looks to broaden its reach.

    By May 24, 2024
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    Peloton refinances debt as financial challenges persist

    The struggling fitness brand is issuing new notes to pay off debt with a closer maturity date, just weeks after losing its CEO and laying off employees.

    By May 23, 2024
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    Kiehl’s launches in the Amazon Premium Beauty store

    The skin care brand will have a dedicated storefront with products like sunscreen, facial creams and masks.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 23, 2024
  • Four boxes are grouped together, two with the Ipsy logo and two with the BoxyCharm logo.
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    Ipsy appoints new marketing chief

    Francine Li comes with experience from Netflix and Riot Games and joins the beauty company as it looks to “reinvigorate” its namesake brand.

    By May 23, 2024
  • Shoe brand Kizik opens at Mall of America
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    After opening Mall of America location, Kizik plots first East Coast store

    As it works to build out its physical footprint, the hands-free footwear brand plans to open a store at the King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania on June 14.

    By May 22, 2024
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    Pier 1, Stein Mart ownership changes hands

    The backers of Retail Ecommerce Ventures have acquired its IP portfolio, allowing it to avoid bankruptcy. Now they’re looking to expand.

    By May 22, 2024
  • Four people wearing items for Figs' partnership with The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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    Figs will outfit hundreds of healthcare professionals at the Summer Olympics

    The scrubs brand formed a multiyear agreement with The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

    By Howard Ruben • May 20, 2024
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    Shein factory employees work 75-hour weeks for low wages: report

    Following allegations from human rights group Public Eye, the fast-fashion giant said it invests tens of millions of dollars into strengthening its supply chain governance and compliance.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 17, 2024
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    Mindy Kaling and Andie Swim launch second collection together

    The summer camp-themed capsule includes cover-ups, two-piece suits and one-piece suits and comes as the swimwear market heats up.

    By May 16, 2024
  • Lulus and Levi's team roll out new capsule to be sold at Lulus
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    Lulus partners with Levi’s on new collection

    The denim-inspired capsule will be sold at Lulus’ Los Angeles store and is part of the brand’s curation strategy.

    By May 15, 2024
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    Amazon’s latest shopping event is a book sale

    The e-commerce giant has produced a series of themed discount shopping days going into the summer. 

    By May 15, 2024
  • Hilma added to Walmart's health aisle for digestive relief
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    Hilma expands wholesale reach with Walmart deal

    Three of the DTC brand’s products are available at Walmart, as the retailer bolsters similar deals with Target and Walgreens.

    By May 14, 2024
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    Stitch Fix chief merchant is out

    Loretta Choy, who also led client services, left the company. The e-tailer has said it’s working on major changes to its merchandising and customer experience.

    By May 14, 2024
  • Oddity launches beauty brand SpoiledChild.
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    Oddity posts ‘record’ revenue growth in Q1, raises full-year outlook

    The company said that Il Makiage and SpoiledChild are on track to become billion-dollar brands. 

    By Howard Ruben • May 9, 2024
  • Brooks Running launches 6 new shoes in Q1 2024 helping record revenue
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    Brooks Running reports ‘highest quarterly results in brand’s history’

    The DTC brand said its Q1 success is due in part to its multichannel strategy and product innovation.

    By May 8, 2024
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    Beyond Inc. focuses on brand differentiation as losses widen in Q1

    The company is expected to relaunch Zulily in Q3 as it looks to build out sister brands Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.

    By May 7, 2024
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    John Legend and Chrissy Teigen launch Kismet pet brand

    The celebrity couple said the brand offers high quality pet food, lifestyle goods and content.

    By May 6, 2024
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    Amazon’s Summer Beauty Haul returns

    The beauty savings event is back for the second year — following the company teasing a July return to Prime Day.

    By May 6, 2024