Direct To Customer news and trends

How Mondelez Uses Data to Turn Consumers Into Lifelong Customers
Retail // November 29, 2023

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, through their retail partners, sell scores of items every day that are essentials for individuals and households.  In these days of stress and uncertainty, as the holidays loom, it may be no surprise that candy and cookies are top of...

Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
Retail // October 06, 2023

While other brands are seeing the benefits of retailer partnerships, Levi’s has entirely different POV. In fact, it’s leading Levi’s to place major bets on its direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy.  “Over the last decade, the company has made phenomenal progress, more than doubling our D2C revenue while engaging...

Allbirds Q2 Revenue Takes Hit Amid Currency Exchange Headwinds
Earnings // 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. This comes as the San Francisco-based footwear brand continues to focus on transforming its business...

How D2C Brands Like Warby Parker Are Making Physical Stores Work
Retail // May 02, 2023

As shoppers resume their in-store experiences, brands and retailers are reassessing their selling strategies.  Retailers are seeking to enhance their interactive displays to entice more consumers, while brands are striving to establish an in-store presence to boost sales and attract fresh customers. These customers prefer...

Interviews & Exclusives
How Saturday Skin Leverages Amazon to Checkout With Gen Z 

December 11, 2023
In the age of digital supremacy, Generation Z has positioned itself as the vanguard of a fresh wave of consumer habits. Growing up amid smartphones, social media, and immediate connectivity, Gen Z isn’t merely digitally adept — they’re consummate shoppers.   This technologically savvy cohort isn’t merely influencing the digital landscape; they’re molding market dynamics, particularly […]

How D2C Brands Like Warby Parker Are Making Physical Stores Work

May 02, 2023
As shoppers resume their in-store experiences, brands and retailers are reassessing their selling strategies.  Retailers are seeking to enhance their interactive displays to entice more consumers, while brands are striving...

Quick Reads
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. This comes as the San Francisco-based footwear brand continues to focus on transforming its business to drive growth. According to Q2 results, the company posted […]

Payoneer Announces Launch of Payoneer Checkout

May 10, 2022
Commerce tech company Payoneer will now offer payment acceptance for direct-to-customer (DTC) webstores with its new service Payoneer Checkout, a press release says. Payoneer Checkout will add a way for...