Walmart replaces Jenny Fleiss as head of Jetblack; Moody's downgrades Nordstrom; The DTC brand execs shaping retail; Nike sells Hurley to Bluestar Alliance
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Note from the editor
Direct-to-consumer brands have caught hold of the industry's attention, seemingly indefinitely. Storied retailers are watching their every move closely, and in some cases, taking inspiration from them or acquiring them outright (and possibly regretting acquiring them outright). Whatever the case, they are an object of fascination for the retail industry — and for us, too. That's what pushed us to embark on our latest project: creating more resources so you can follow the trends in direct to consumer as closely as we do. Today, we're debuting a map that tracks where key players are opening their first stores. And since direct-to-consumer brands would be nothing without the minds behind them, we've put our interviews with top DTC executives all in one place, so you can read more about who is driving the conversation. We'll be updating both pieces as we continue to watch the space, so check back in every once in a while — and let us know what you think we should do next. Cara Salpini Editor, Retail Dive Email | Twitter
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