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    Olaplex to be acquired by Germany’s Henkel for $1.4B

    Through the deal, Olaplex will be focused on “accelerating our product innovation, expanding our reach and continuing to deliver results,” CEO Amanda Baldwin said.

    By Howard Ruben • April 7, 2026
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    Dollar Shave Club swipes at competition in first women’s grooming push

    CEO Larry Bodner calls the company’s new line “anti-Venus, anti-Billie, anti-Flamingo” and an antidote to “pink, sparkly, frilly” products pitched to women.

    By Chris Kelly • April 7, 2026
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    How the purpose of stores is evolving

    Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Andie debuts Target swimwear collection

    The DTC brand launched a limited-edition collection with 49 styles, which are available through the mass retailer's website and in stores.

    By • April 6, 2026
  • A display of Converse sneakers in a window of a store.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Converse drags down Nike, Wacoal acquires Glamorise

    The sneaker brand’s sales fell more than 30% in the latest quarter, and the deal with Glamorise is aimed at strengthening Wacoal’s U.S. position.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 3, 2026
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    New Balance partners with Kizik’s parent company for hands-free tech

    The licensing deal with HandsFree Labs will bring slip-in sneakers to New Balance customers by next year.

    By Howard Ruben • March 31, 2026
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    Advent International acquires majority stake in Salt & Stone

    Following the deal, which is expected to close next month, the body care brand’s current senior management will continue leading the company.

    By Howard Ruben • March 31, 2026
  • Exterior of an Allbirds store in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood
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    Aerosoles owner agrees to buy Allbirds for $39M

    Sales plummeted last year and the direct-to-consumer footwear brand, which has never turned a profit, closed all full-price U.S. stores in Q1.

    By • March 31, 2026
  • A boot display in Tecovas' SoHo flagship in New York City
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    How Tecovas is leveraging AI to improve the store experience

    The boot brand is using the tech to help with inventory replenishment and allocation, and foster better interactions between associates and customers.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    On CEO’s ‘planned hiatus’ comes as a surprise

    The sneaker brand is shaking up its C-suite again, less than a year after Martin Hoffmann took over as its sole chief executive.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Brooks shuffles C-suite as it eyes expansion

    The running brand is restructuring to focus global leaders on long-term priorities like market and category expansion.

    By Howard Ruben • March 23, 2026
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    Bark won’t go private, for now

    The online pet company said one recent take-private proposal was withdrawn and another "did not adequately reflect the value of the company."

    By • March 23, 2026
  • An assortment of Build-A-Bear's products that are available at Walmart
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    Build-A-Bear launches at Walmart

    The toy company will offer a number of products for a limited time in 1,500 Walmart stores and on the big-box retailer’s website. 

    By Howard Ruben • March 19, 2026
  • Two mannequins at the foot of a red set of stairs in Lululemon's SoHo store.
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    Lululemon adds Chip Bergh to board as North America revenue declines

    The appointment is a “key acquiescence” to the demands of founder Chip Wilson, though he called the decision “underwhelming.”

    By • March 18, 2026
  • A person lying on the ground in jeans and a jean jacket.
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    Vuori debuts women’s denim collection

    At launch, the offering includes a pair of jeans and a denim jacket. It comes shortly after rival Fabletics expanded into denim.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2026
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    Ernesta secures $20M to fuel store expansion

    The DTC rug brand plans to use the fresh capital to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and improve its technology platform.

    By Howard Ruben • March 17, 2026
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    Urban Outfitters taps Vans as latest On Rotation partner

    The collaboration celebrates the skateboarding brand’s 60th “Off the Wall” anniversary and features sneakers, apparel and accessories.

    By Howard Ruben • March 16, 2026
  • A pedestrian walks by a Peloton store on May 08, 2024 in Palo Alto, California.
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    Peloton names interim CFO

    Chief Accounting Officer Saqib Baig will step into the role following the departure of Liz Coddington.

    By Grace Noto • March 16, 2026
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    The Weekly Closeout: Amazon notches a win against Perplexity, Reebok reenters soccer

    The e-commerce giant got a temporary order blocking access for Perplexity’s AI shopping agents, while the athletics brand signed two professional soccer players.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 13, 2026
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    Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott expands beyond Texas with new flagship

    The Western brand, which launched in 2023, is opening its first store outside the state with a location featuring a cocktail bar and hat customization in Nashville, Tennessee.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 12, 2026
  • Exclusive vinyl from Quince's collaboration with A$AP Rocky
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    With $500M in fresh funding, Quince’s valuation tops $10B

    The DTC brand, best known for its attractively priced cashmere sweaters, said revenue grows by triple digits annually and topped $1 billion last year.

    By • March 11, 2026
  • A group of people wearing jeans stand next to each other.
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    Fabletics expands into denim to ride casualization trend

    CEO Adam Goldenberg told Retail Dive in January that shoppers expect athletic brands to offer casual products as apparel trends shift.

    By • March 10, 2026
  • A Princess Polly storefront in Miami
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    Princess Polly plots next wave of US store openings

    The apparel brand will open eight stores across Florida, Texas, Minnesota, Tennessee and North Carolina throughout this year and into 2027.

    By Howard Ruben • March 10, 2026
  • Michael Strahan modeling a dusty rose colored blazer and pink shirt from his brand
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    Belk adds Michael Strahan’s brand to menswear assortment

    The label will offer the department store’s customers an assortment of suit separates, blazers, dress shirts, polos and T-shirts.

    By Howard Ruben • March 9, 2026
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    The Weekly Closeout: Levi’s closes Dockers sale and Chip Wilson escalates Lululemon battle

    The jeans maker has officially handed over its khaki label to Authentic Brands Group. Meanwhile, Lululemon’s founder strikes again.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 6, 2026
  • Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden sits on a leather bench in a blue Adidas tracksuit.
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    Adidas extends CEO’s contract amid record revenues

    Bjørn Gulden has made “tremendous operational and financial progress," according to the board. The retailer’s 2025 revenue reached 24.8 billion euros.

    By • March 5, 2026