July 15, 2021
Open Access, Interoperability, and the DTCC’s Unexpected Path to Monopoly
By Dan Awrey (Cornell Law School) & Joshua Macey (University of Chicago) In markets with significant scale economies and network effects, scholars and policymakers often tout open access and interoperability...
July 09, 2021
Warby Parker Looks To Grow Brick-And-Mortar Footprint Before Possible IPO
Warby Parker is looking to grow its brick-and-mortar presence before a possible initial public offering (IPO). An additional three dozen locations for the direct-to-consumer (DTC) eyewear brand will open by...
July 09, 2021
Levi Strauss Adapts To Shifting US Waistlines And Supply Chain...
Levi Strauss recorded better-than-expected revenue and profit in the second quarter, buoyed by accelerated omnichannel and eCommerce capabilities alongside consumer demand for refreshed wardrobes post-pandemic. The apparel giant said Thursday...
July 02, 2021
Torrid Seizes D2C Movement To Capture Rising Demand For Plus-Size...
Plus-size retailer Torrid’s debut as a public company on Thursday (July 1) was met with much excitement from the market, a further sign that direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales may be key...
June 18, 2021
Today In Retail: Delta Galil Will Manufacture adidas Underwear Line; Rally...
In today’s top retail news, Delta Galil will manufacture underwear collections that will carry two brands from adidas, while Rally House is growing its brick-and-mortar presence. Plus, Payment24 is rolling out...
June 18, 2021
Delta Galil Will Produce Adidas Underwear Collection For DTC Sale
Delta Galil will design, produce and distribute men’s and women’s underwear collections under the Adidas’ Originals and Badge of Sport brands, according to a Friday (June 18) announcement. The new collections,...
June 02, 2021
Thirty Madison Notches $140 Million Series C At $1 Billion...
Healthcare platform Thirty Madison is raising $140 million in a Series C funding round that values the startup at more than $1 billion. The round was led by new investor...
May 27, 2021
Grocery Roundup: Instacart To Go Global
Until now, online grocery giant Instacart has been an exclusively North American company, operating only in the United States and Canada. Now, the company is looking to expand abroad. In...
May 07, 2021
Adidas, DraftKings, Planet Fitness See Sports Rebound As Consumers Look...
After more than a year of lockdowns and COVID-related lifestyle restrictions, consumers’ pent-up demand and desire to play again could be seen in a trio of sports-related forecasts Friday (May...