All E-Commerce & DTC articles – Page 2
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DSW enters delivery partnership with Uber Eats
Designer Brands, the parent company of the US footwear retailer Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), has entered into a partnership with Uber Technologies that brings DSW’s selection of footwear and accessories to the Uber Eats platform. Under the deal, nearly 500 DSW stores are now available on Uber Eats across the ...
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Kenneth Cole launches a men’s footwear collection
Through a licensing agreement with Marc Fisher Footwear, the American fashion house Kenneth Cole has re-entered the men’s footwear segment with the launch of a fall 2025 collection. The 39-piece collection includes 17 items in the Kenneth Cole New York line and 22 in the Kenneth Cole Reaction line. The ...
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Debenhams obtains new £175m credit facility
Debenhams Group, the British online fashion retailer formerly known as Boohoo, said that it has completed a new three-year facility providing access to funding of up to £175 million (€202m). The new facility, which extends maturity to August 2028, replaces a previous £125 million revolving credit facility originally due to ...
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ArticleGerman online retail rebound continues, footwear sales accelerate
Online sales in Germany continued to pick up through the first half of 2025 after a steady rise in the first quarter. Footwear sales, in particular, continued to outperform, according to a survey released by the federal association of e-commerce and mail order trade, BEVH. Total online sales ...
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Caleres partners with the buy now, pay later provider Afterpay
Afterpay, a provider of “buy now, pay later” payments, has entered into an extensive partnership with Caleres. Through the partnership, shoppers in the US can use Afterpay’s Pay in 4 and Pay Monthly options to purchase Caleres’ brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Vionic, Bzees, Circus NY, ...
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ArticleZalando’s Q2 revenues grow by over 7%, earnings remain stable
In the second quarter of 2025, Zalando’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) increased by 5.0 percent year-over-year to €4.1 billion, while revenues grew by 7.3 percent to €2.8 billion euros. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes reached €186 million, up from €172 million a year earlier, resulting in a stable margin ...
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US ends de minimis exception
The US President. Donald Trump. signed an executive order to end the de minimis exception altogether – not just for China and Hong Kong. Commercial goods valued at $800 or less and shipped to the US by means other than international post are thus no longer exempt from tariffs or ...
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Shoe Carnival integrated Algolia’s AI search module to improve conversion rate
Algolia, a provider of AI search solutions, serving over 18,000 businesses and 500,000 developers globally, said that Shoe Carnival has integrated its AI-powered search with Amplience’s Commerce Experience platform to redefine its digital shopping experience. “We’ve always wanted to deliver unique digital shopping experiences to our customers, but, before ...
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Keen enters trail running segment
US footwear brand Keen is entering the trail running market with the launch of its first-ever trail running shoe, the Seek, set to debut globally on July 25, 2025. The Seek combines Keen’s established reputation for comfort and durability with a lightweight, high-performance build aimed at recreational runners. Developed over ...
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Genesco signs a licensee agreement with Wrangler
Genesco has signed a new multiyear licensing agreement with Wrangler, a US denim and lifestyle brand, under which the American footwear retailer will design, source and market men’s, women’s and children’s footwear under the Wrangler brand. “The agreement between Wrangler and Genesco is a strategic move for both companies, designed ...
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ArticleC-Suite interview: Blusun enters second year looking to ramp up sales, expand outside of Europe
When Dirk Pfeffer and Silvia Brindlmayer set up their barefoot footwear brand Blusun last year, they knew what they wanted and what they did not. At the heart of their vision were shoes featuring high quality materials, reasonable prices and a sustainable and socially responsible supply chain. Pfeffer and Brindlmayer ...
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News briefsSperry reenters the British and Irish markets
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) signed an agreement with Gardiners Bros, a British distributor of global footwear and apparel brands, for the distribution of Sperry footwear for men and women across the UK and Ireland. “This partnership reintroduces the brand to a market where it holds strong awareness and affinity, supporting ...
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Giseli Dias launches in the US
Giseli Dias, a Brazilian-born, Paris-trained designer known for her sculptural footwear, has launched in the US. Founded in 2012, the brand offers women’s shoes handmade in Brazil “using ethically sourced materials and a process that values precision, longevity and soul.” The US launch includes a capsule of core silhouettes available ...
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ArticleC-Suite interview: Velasca aims to double its store network by end 2028
In less than a year, Velasca, a Milan-based footwear and apparel retailer, has opened 10 shops, bringing the number of locations to 30 worldwide. By the end of 2028, the goal is to double that number to 60. After opening a third store in Paris and a second one in ...
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EU urges Shein to respect laws, warns of fines
European Union authorities urged Shein to respect EU consumer protection laws, saying that the Singapore-based fashion online retailer could face fines if it failed to comply. Following a coordinated investigation at European level, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network of national consumer authorities and the European Commission said that they had ...
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German online retail continues to recover in Q1
Online sales in Germany continued to pick up in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first time since mid-2022 that e-commerce has outpaced inflation. Footwear sales, in particular, outperformed, according to a survey released by the federal association of e-commerce and mail order trade, BEVH. Total online sales ...
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US cuts de minimis tariff for Chinese goods
In an executive order signed on May 12, US President Donald Trump is cutting the so-called “de minimis” tariff on parcels from China, including Hong Kong, to 54 percent from 120 percent from May 14. A flat fee of $100 remains in place. The “de minimis” exemption enables shipments with ...
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HDE files antitrust complaint against Temu
HDE, the German retail association, has filed a complaint with the country’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) against the Chinese online marketplace Temu alleging anti-competitive practices. According to the complaint, Temu deprives retailers of control over their prices and, in numerous cases, allegedly violates European and German market regulations. “Temu not ...
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Baffin introduces online sales in France, Germany, the UK and Italy
Baffin, a Canadian brand of high-performance footwear and apparel founded in 1979, has launched direct-to-consumer (DTC) international shipping to France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. “With this expansion, customers in these key European markets can now order directly from Baffin.com, gaining easier access to the brand’s innovative products – ...
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ArticleAsos narrows its losses as the turnaround plan takes hold
Asos reported lower sales in the first half of its fiscal year as it continued to clear excess inventory, but said its new business model was showing signs of progress and left it better placed to deal with the impact of US trade tariffs. The company narrowed pre-tax losses to ...
