Warby Parker

Digitally-Native Retailers Are Turning To Brick-And-Mortar Stores
Digitally-Native Retailers Are Turning To Brick-And-Mortar Stores
April 04, 2018  |  Retail

Just because a retailer was created for the internet doesn’t mean it has to stay on the internet. Digitally-native retailers, such as thredUP, are turning...

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One-For-One: Good For Business, Good For The World
One-For-One: Good For Business, Good For The World
April 02, 2018  |  Retail

Building a business on giving stuff away for free? Yes, it can be done — and done profitably, with benefits to the business itself as...

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Warby Parker Valued At $1.75B After New Investment
Warby Parker Valued At $1.75B After New Investment
March 15, 2018  |  Retail

Warby Parker announced it has received a $75 million investment, led by its existing backer T. Rowe Price. This latest funding will allow the company...

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Warby Parker Has A $75 Million Fundraising Vision
Warby Parker Has A $75 Million Fundraising Vision
March 09, 2018  |  Retail

Warby Parker is reportedly seeking $75 million in Series E funding. The company discussed the plans in a Wednesday (March 7) filing with the state...

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Warby Parker Expands Brick-And-Mortar Presence
Warby Parker Expands Brick-And-Mortar Presence
February 16, 2018  |  Retail

To help gain exposure and customer insights, Warby Parker is expanding its brick-and-mortar portfolio. The eyeglass retailer is aiming to have approximately 100 stores in...

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Democratizing Orthodontia: Meet The Warby Parker Of Straight Teeth
Democratizing Orthodontia: Meet The Warby Parker Of Straight Teeth
February 09, 2018  |  Innovation

What’s $5,000 for braces when a perfect smile is priceless? “Too much,” is the answer for many, many consumers. Sixty-five percent of U.S. residents are...

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Ditching The Department Store Fragrance Counter For Customization
Ditching The Department Store Fragrance Counter For Customization
October 24, 2017  |  Retail

Perfume is a personal choice for most consumers, as scents have an uncanny ability to define their wearers. Buying perfume, by and large, has always...

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Direct To Consumer: Big Brands Vs. Small Brands
Direct To Consumer: Big Brands Vs. Small Brands
June 29, 2017  |  Retail

Cutting out the middle man of a physical store location is not a new phenomenon. Since the Internet came onto the scene in the early...

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eCommerce ThredUP to Open Brick-and-Mortar Stores
eCommerce ThredUP to Open Brick-and-Mortar Stores
June 28, 2017  |  Retail

While many big box retailers like Macy’s and Sears have shut the doors of hundreds of locations over the past year, eCommerce sites have jumped at...

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