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'We're not trying to leave beauty at all': Birchbox's founder on its acquisition by healthcare firm FemTec

Katia Beauchamp, who will move from CEO to strategic adviser, doesn't see the acquisition as a pivot or a departure, but rather a "natural evolution."

Amazon Q3 retail sales rise only slightly as profits plummet

The e-commerce giant grappled with ballooning costs and falling revenue in the period, reflecting challenges that other retailers also face right now.

Three steps to connect with shoppers through the power of deals

Inside top DTC exit strategies

The digitally native brands that disrupted the industry are entering the next stage in their lives. We look at why they're drawn to one path over another.

ThredUp's third-party platform may be more lucrative than its secondhand clothing sales: Wells Fargo

The used clothing site's side gig, "resale-as-a-service" or RaaS, has lined up the likes of Walmart, Madewell, Adidas and others as the market skyrockets.

Why multi-brand retailers can't afford to ignore in-store digital marketing networks

Study: 98% of retail execs report supply chain issues ahead of holidays

Nearly everyone in the industry expects their costs to increase for the season and plans to either raise prices or eat it on margin. 

Podcast

The Backroom: Why is the idea of splitting off e-commerce so popular all of a sudden?

Senior Reporters Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss why Wall Street likes it, why others don't and how Sears' decline serves as a cautionary tale.

Ikea's small-format planning studio concept heads to the West Coast

The furniture retailer first opened the concept in 2019 on New York City's Upper East Side.

'A gold rush': Inside the rise of SPACs

Going public through blank check companies reached a fever pitch this year. Following stricter scrutiny from the SEC, the method's future remains uncertain.

Skechers Said to Mull Options Including IPO for Asia Arm

Eco-Friendly Washable Shoe Brand Rothy’s Seeks Fresh Funding

How social media giants are playing e-commerce catch up

After Alibaba’s $400 Billion Stock Selloff, Investors Hope the Worst Is Over

Overstock Stock Is Spiking. Earnings Beat Estimates, and the Outlook Is Upbeat.