Shopify brand aggregator Win Brands Group has had three rounds of layoffs over the last year. Its longtime president has also exited the company.

Analysis

TikTok Shop listings are surfacing on Google Shopping

February 28, 2024  ■  4 min read

As it works to grow TikTok Shop, the company appears to be investing in SEO ads to reach new customers.

Brands like Jolie and Lululemon are fighting off copycats through dupe swapping

February 14, 2024  ■  4 min read

Although imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, the dupe trend has become a headache for premium brands.

Other news to know

  • In a win for the Biden administration, federal regulators have agreed to cap most credit card late fees at $8. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates this will save families more than $10 billion a year.
  • After a disappointing holiday season, Foot Locker is delaying the profitability goal it set in March 2023 by two years.
  • A new type of combo: Applebee’s and IHOP are testing out sharing storefronts and staff, according to their parent company.
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Top Stories Mar 07

To grow its DTC business, Grove no longer requires memberships for purchases

March 06, 2024  ■  1 min read

As Grove sees its DTC orders drop year over year, the company is changing up its default membership model.

After four years, Vivaia is rolling out its first brand campaign

March 07, 2024  ■  4 min read

Vivaia, a sustainable shoe brand, is launching its first brand campaign since its inception in 2020. The campaign is called "In Her Shoes" and debuts Thursday in the U.S. and Japan in connection with International Women's Day.

Époque Évolution co-founder Nancy Taylor on why she says ‘responsibility’ instead of ‘sustainability’

March 07, 2024  ■  3 min read

Époque Évolution co-founder Nancy Taylor joined this week's Modern Retail Podcast and spoke about the transition from DTC startup to living under Lolë Brands, as well as the perks of working with more resources.

Win Brands Group had its third round of layoffs in 12 months

March 06, 2024  ■  4 min read

Shopify brand aggregator Win Brands Group has had three rounds of layoffs over the last year. Its longtime president has also exited the company.

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The Last Mile

In this series, Modern Retail drills into all the issues and questions brands have about the last leg of their supply chain and how they’re trying to make sure it all runs smoothly in time for December. All amid a background of flattening revenue and more conservative balance sheets.

Podcasts

Technology

As payments platforms pitch more services, some brands fear too many options

March 01, 2024  ■  4 min read

In conversations with Modern Retail, some brands questioned the value of having too many buy now, pay later-style options on their checkout, wondering if it would look too cluttered and scare away the shopper.

Amazon Briefing: Despite hiccups, Shopify brands are warming up to Buy With Prime

February 29, 2024  ■  6 min read

After the release of an official Buy With Prime Shopify integration, some brands are seeing conversions lift on their DTC channels.

Brands are uncovering holistic consumer insights with transaction data

February 14, 2024  ■  4 min read

Jonathan Chin, Co-founder, Facteus The landscape of consumer insights has been traditionally navigated through customer surveys, detailed web analytics, cookie tracking and first-party data collection. These techniques, foundational to retailers’ and brands’ understanding of consumer behavior, predominantly hinged on self-reported preferences, online engagement metrics and data gathered directly from customer interactions.  While these methods have […]

Marketing

Brands are trying to recast household products like showerheads & humidifiers as beauty tools

March 07, 2024  ■  5 min read

Household appliances like shower head filters and humidifiers are quickly becoming part of beauty routines. A number of startup brands are hopping on the trend by positioning their devices as beauty tools.

How hydration brand Stur is using TikTok Shop to launch new products

March 06, 2024  ■  6 min read

With TikTok Shop becoming a popular channel, one brand is working with influencers to launch exclusive products on the platform.

Gen Z wants to ‘turn off’ TikTok Shop, as beauty brands test the waters

March 05, 2024  ■  5 min read

Gen Z doesn’t like TikTok Shop.  That’s according to an on-stage discussion between Jeremy Lowenstein, CMO of makeup brand Milani, and a group of Gen Zers known as the “Z Suite,” at the eTail West conference on February 27.

Operations

How DTC brands like Youthforia are evolving their wholesale strategies

March 06, 2024  ■  5 min read

Youthforia sales have grown 200% year over year, in part because of its Ulta wholesale relationship. Here’s how the company has ramped up its wholesale strategy.

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DTC Briefing: Latest earnings show positive signs in startups’ quest to achieve profitability

March 05, 2024  ■  7 min read

After a few years of investing cash in their long-term growth, direct-to-consumer brands are seeing their efforts bearing fruit.

How apparel retailers are increasing shopper confidence and conversions with AI

February 21, 2024  ■  4 min read

Jackson Dorsey, brand and marketing manager, Bold Metrics Every apparel retailer is looking to boost conversions and reduce returns, but fit and sizing are often overlooked tactics that make an impact. Sizing is crucial in the apparel industry’s value chain, influencing each stage, from product creation to the customer experience. A data-backed approach that leverages […]