Allbirds news and trends

Allbirds Becomes NewBird in Pivot From Shoes to AI
Artificial Intelligence // April 15, 2026

Allbirds made a name for itself with its shoes fashioned from merino wool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Allbirds and the Reality Check Facing Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Retail // January 29, 2026

At a high level, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model arrived with the promise to eliminate intermediaries, speak directly to customers, and use digital channels to deliver lower prices, tighter feedback loops and cleaner brand narratives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Allbirds to Close Full-Price Stores in US and Devote Resources to eCommerce
Retail // January 28, 2026

Global lifestyle footwear brand Allbirds will close its remaining full-price stores in the United States by the end of February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

D2C Retailers Wanted to Skip the Middleman. Turns Out They Need One
Retail // March 24, 2025

In the midst of the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model — cutting out the middleman, the wholesalers, even the physical storefront — seemed poised to shake up commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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D2C Retailers Wanted to Skip the Middleman. Turns Out They Need One

March 24, 2025
In the midst of the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model — cutting out the middleman, the wholesalers, even the physical storefront — seemed poised to shake up commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Dog Days for D2Cs: Allbirds Joins Peloton, Etsy, Warby Parker on List of Fallen Angels

May 11, 2022
They may be some of the best known and well-liked brands around, but the stocks of the so-called direct-to-consumer (D2C) darlings are nothing short of disaster. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Shoes, Karaoke Machines and Action Cameras Find a Second Act in AI

September 03, 2026
Shoes, karaoke machines and action cameras have little in common. However, their makers have all found artificial intelligence as the same potential second act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Allbirds Becomes NewBird in Pivot From Shoes to AI

April 15, 2026
Allbirds made a name for itself with its shoes fashioned from merino wool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Allbirds to Close Full-Price Stores in US and Devote Resources to eCommerce

January 28, 2026
Global lifestyle footwear brand Allbirds will close its remaining full-price stores in the United States by the end of February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Allbirds Q2 Revenue Takes Hit Amid Currency Exchange Headwinds

August 08, 2023
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) clothing and footwear retailer Allbirds on Tuesday (Aug. 8) posted “better-than-expected” second quarter earnings, amid decreases in average selling prices, currency exchange headwinds and an overall challenging macroeconomic environment....