direct-to-consumer
Nike Might Need Wholesale Partners More Than It Thought, Analysts Say
The sneaker giant "might reinstate some retailers, but not at the same level as the past," according to…
Why Retail Should Watch These Rising DTC Disruptors
From Margaux and Italic to The Normal Brand, Harper Wilde and Carhartt rival Truewerk, brands born online are…
Second-Quarter Net Sales Down 5% at Tapestry
Travel is starting to come back, according to the Coach and Kate Spade owner's read on data in key…
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Adding to the Line: La Ligne Steps Into Jeans
The direct-to-consumer brand enters denim with three new styles.
Everlane Secures $25 Million Loan for Next Stage of Growth
The San Francisco lifestyle brand will use the capital to fund "continued expansion," chief financial officer…
Host With the Most: Why Customers Are Shilling for D2C Startups
Rove and Outer launched programs in which customers become brand ambassadors helping new prospects make…
On Brand: Set Active Leans On Social Media, Storytelling
Founder Lindsey Carter taps the brand's community to dictate its direction.
On Brand: Inside Pinsy’s Made-to-Be-Seen Shapewear
The size-inclusive styles in the collection are designed to be showcased, not hidden from view, according to…
Made.com Acquires Trouva in Furniture-Meets-Fashion Deal
Designer furniture and fashion collide in a British acquisition announced Tuesday.
Levi’s Upcoming Search Functionality Won’t Require Search Terms
Levi's announced new computer vision search functionality and personalized search results that will boost its…
Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Acquired in Private Equity Deal
Mattress companies Brooklyn Bedding and Helix are joining forces in an acquisition by private equity firm…
Parachute Isn’t Just a Bedding Brand Anymore
Soft goods and decor company Parachute is expanding into the furniture category with a new line of bed frames…
DTC, Drop Shipping and the New Normal
Retail has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade, driven by changing consumer appetites for both…
Why Wolverine Bought Sweaty Betty: ‘They Have Ski, They Have Swim, They Have Biking’
Wolverine believes that Sweaty Betty's apparel design, development and sourcing expertise can be leveraged by…
DSW Owner Addresses Nike’s Planned Departure
Designer Brands CEO Roger Rawlins said the brand, its "largest athletic vendor," accounted for 7 percent of…