D2C

Extreme Delivery Drives New Sales for Restaurants Via Nationwide Shipping 
Extreme Delivery Drives New Sales for Restaurants Via Nationwide Shipping 
January 24, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Restaurants are leveraging the digital shift to broaden audiences and add revenue streams. Take, for instance, Chicago-based fast-casual Italian beef chain Buona, which launched its direct-to-consumer...

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D2C Builder Welcome Homes Sees Niche Opportunity Amid Real Estate Turmoil
D2C Builder Welcome Homes Sees Niche Opportunity Amid Real Estate Turmoil
January 23, 2023  |  Real Estate

As homebuilding slows down, one D2C startup says it’s just finding its niche. In an interview with PYMNTS, Alec Hartman, co-founder and CEO of direct-to-consumer...

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Chord Announces $15M Series A as D2C Brands Prioritize Data
Chord Announces $15M Series A as D2C Brands Prioritize Data
January 19, 2023  |  eCommerce

Chord is bringing in funds by the millions as D2C companies seek sharper data insights. The New York-based startup, which offers more financially accessible data...

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Vrai Ramps Omnichannel Approach Amid Surging Demand for Lab-Grown Diamonds
Vrai Ramps Omnichannel Approach Amid Surging Demand for Lab-Grown Diamonds
January 19, 2023  |  Retail

Lab-grown diamonds are gaining ground with consumers and retailers as sustainability meets luxury online and in-store. If there’s one brand to watch, it’s VRAI (pronounced...

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Warm Weather and Warehouse Issues Stomp on Doc Martens’ Profits
Warm Weather and Warehouse Issues Stomp on Doc Martens’ Profits
January 19, 2023  |  Retail

Bootmaker Dr. Martens is blaming balmy weather and warehouse troubles for declining profits. In a trading update Thursday (Jan. 19), CEO Kenny Wilson said that while demand for the...

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Allbirds Says eCommerce-Only Model Limits D2C Brands’ Growth Potential
Allbirds Says eCommerce-Only Model Limits D2C Brands’ Growth Potential
January 18, 2023  |  Retail

As D2C brands build their followings, remaining digital-only can restrict their growth. In an interview with PYMNTS, Joey Zwillinger, co-founder and co-CEO of direct-to-consumer (D2C)...

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Customers Reward CEO’s Honest Emailed Apology
Customers Reward CEO’s Honest Emailed Apology
January 15, 2023  |  eCommerce

When olive oil startup Graza botched orders for some customers, its CEO decided to apologize. Corporate apologies are nothing new, but it was the way...

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Fill ‘Er Up: Will the Refill Economy Be the Sequel to the ‘Buy Local’ Movement?
Fill ‘Er Up: Will the Refill Economy Be the Sequel to the ‘Buy Local’ Movement?
January 14, 2023  |  Retail

Amid rising prices, refill commerce is taking over, offering consumers discounts while securing sales for brands. Consumers are looking for options to save, while retailers...

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Molson Coors Bets on D2C with Online-only Mocktail Brand
Molson Coors Bets on D2C with Online-only Mocktail Brand
January 12, 2023  |  Retail

Molson Coors is stepping up its digital presence with the launch of D2C-only mocktails. The beverage giant, which owns a range of popular alcoholic brands, including...

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