Coach, Dermalogica dive into immersive virtual retailingTwo vertical specialty brands are providing with lifelike, 3D virtual experiences for wholesale buyers and customers. Survey: Cost, convenience drive direct-to-consumer popularityA substantial majority of shoppers have engaged in direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce. Analyst: Gap’s Yeezy brand with Kanye West could total $1 billion in sales next year If initial sales are any indication, Gap’s collaboration with rapper-designer Kanye West will more than live up to the hype. Rothy’s expands store footprint A digitally native, eco-friendly footwear company that makes shoes and bags out of recycled and sustainable materials has opened its first Midwest location. Forever 21 hires social influencers for livestream events at scale A fast fashion retailer is speeding up the process of locating and signing social media influencers to host livestream shopping sessions. Canadian performance apparel brand Duer expanding in the U.S. Vancouver-based maker of what it calls “the world’s most comfortable pants” is adding a second U.S. outpost. Playboy to acquire Australian lingerie brand Honey Birdette; U.S. stores to open PLBY Group is expanding its portfolio. Etsy to acquire Brazilian online marketplace Elo7 Etsy is acquiring one of Brazil’s top e-commerce sites. Naked Farmer restaurant group to add 15 to 20 locations in Florida It calls the concept behind its two “farm-to-fork restaurants” in Tampa-St. Pete “The Foodture,” and now Naked Farmer has invested in it. Canadian vegan chain on hunt for first U.S. location Odd Burger Corp. will begin its U.S. expansion in New York City. First Previous 129 130 131 132 133 Next Last
