Caroline Jansen

Covering retail news and industry trends for @RetailDive , @IndustryDive | Views are my own

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Rare Beauty and Target have both developed guidance around universally accessible design. But the beauty industry as a whole isn’t prioritizing it yet.

I looked at ways brands are improving their product designs, and what more needs to be done. https://t.co/l4brNMsUNi

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DTC luggage brand Away is undergoing a reorganization, which includes layoffs impacting 25% of its internal staff and "the elimination of a traditional executive team structure.” https://t.co/BEEbeIwf66

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These digitally native retailers were meant to be disruptors to the industry. But as macroeconomic pressures intensify and capital gets harder to find, they may be put to their biggest test. https://t.co/8mpeDyO55K

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From makeup and skincare to tinned fish and running shoes, these are the DTC brands that stand out in an increasingly crowded retail environment. https://t.co/LIidwFAN5o

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Brands are pushing out deals to satisfy consumers who are tightening their budgets. But does that leave room for joy this season? https://t.co/i4tPMtnys2

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The C-suite changes continue at Bed Bath & Beyond as Chief Customer and Technology Officer Rafeh Masood announces his resignation. $BBBY https://t.co/isIHh0140h

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Sue Gove, who has been serving as @BedBathBeyond's interim CEO since June, faces a number of challenges heading into the holiday season. https://t.co/YnCXUKnEq0

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Outdoor Halloween decorations and displays are more extravagant than ever. But that wasn’t always the case. https://t.co/xdisol3t4W

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Former CEO Norman Miller took on the role of interim chief executive following the departure of Chandra Holt, who joined Conn's last year from Walmart. https://t.co/1JK1jTB8ND

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.@BedBathBeyond has lost sales and market share all while experiencing mounting losses. And without a leader at the helm, it faces an inflection point. $BBBY https://t.co/VbMjDfKXyq

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After a tumultuous couple of years, which included inking a deal to be taken private again, Emilie Arel discusses @Casper's future. https://t.co/6xoiHqyaO4

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.@ourplace — the #DTC brand behind the internet-famous Always Pan — is stepping into brick and mortar. https://t.co/TPXDr4kjgP

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.@Allbirds is continuing its store expansion, something many #DTC brands have come to do as the limitations of selling online become increasingly apparent. https://t.co/adU3qIVyFZ

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#DTC razor brand Billie has been acquired by Edgewell — the maker of Schick and Wilkinson Sword — for $310 million in cash. The move comes less than a year after P&G called off its own deal to acquire Billie following FTC action. https://t.co/SdyiIBR8z8

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.@RenttheRunway's public market debut comes amid a flood of #DTC brands filing for IPOs. I took a look at why the avenue is becoming an increasingly attractive exit for these brands: https://t.co/daZMo9nW3J $RENT

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From acquisitions and IPOs, to the increasingly popular SPAC option, many of the #DTC darlings that paved the way for other brands have made their exits or are prepping them. I took a look at what draws a brand to one path over another. https://t.co/QoKnUEVhbT

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With the launch of @BedBathBeyond's latest private label, the retailer has nearly completed its goal of introducing at least 8 owned brands this fiscal year as part of its 3-year turnaround plan. https://t.co/jmXZD49AgY

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Benefiting from heightened demand in the home category, Mattress Firm is looking to go public just under three years after exiting bankruptcy. https://t.co/Jd0HqOeYxI

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Brands are looking beyond Facebook and Google — and sometimes resurfacing older channels — to advertise. https://t.co/sLtzR0FWwE

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The store concept, which will open July 22 in @BedBathBeyond's New York City flagship, helps bolster @Casper's physical presence. https://t.co/hPYgIXedav