D2C

Warby Parker to Grow Store Count 25% as D2C Darling Accelerates Omnichannel Push
Warby Parker to Grow Store Count 25% as D2C Darling Accelerates Omnichannel Push
August 11, 2022  |  Retail

Stiff macroeconomic headwinds are in focus for online eyewear brand Warby Parker, which is moving deeper into omnichannel territory via the opening of 40 new...

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Inflation Prompts 10x Increase in Consumers Reevaluating Subscription Value
Inflation Prompts 10x Increase in Consumers Reevaluating Subscription Value
May 10, 2022  |  Subscription Commerce

For many subscribers, convenience alone is no longer enough to retain their loyalty: Personalization is now a must-have feature that drives engagement for discerning consumers....

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D2C Brands Buy Local, Build Local to Ease Supply Chain Woes
D2C Brands Buy Local, Build Local to Ease Supply Chain Woes
December 15, 2021  |  Retail

If you’re young and hip and environmentally aware, chances are you’ve already been introduced to the digitally native furniture startup Floyd, a 7-year-old privately held...

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Colgate-Palmolive Goes Direct to Consumer to Boost Sales in Asia
Colgate-Palmolive Goes Direct to Consumer to Boost Sales in Asia
December 07, 2021  |  Retail

Smile, Southeast Asia. Health and beauty stalwart Colgate-Palmolive is linking up with Singapore-based eCommerce giant Shopee to help the beauty brand grow its sales in...

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D2C Brands Expand Focus, Toys R Us Has Identity Crisis, Dollar General Stands Pat
D2C Brands Expand Focus, Toys R Us Has Identity Crisis, Dollar General Stands Pat
December 03, 2021  |  Today In Data

Dollar General won’t follow Dollar Tree’s lead in raising prices. Plus, Warby Parker, Allbirds and ThirdLove expand their product lines, and Toys R Us is...

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How Product Drops, Marketplaces and Payments Keep Gen Z Loyal, D2C Brands Profitable
How Product Drops, Marketplaces and Payments Keep Gen Z Loyal, D2C Brands Profitable
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

For decades, fashion followed a wholesale model, with brands serving as the creative houses and the retailers holding most of the power in the customer...

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Mattress Company Casper to Go Private
Mattress Company Casper to Go Private
November 15, 2021  |  Retail

Casper Sleep Inc. announced on Monday (Nov. 15) that it has agreed to be acquired by Durational Capital Management in a deal that will take...

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Warby Parker Aims to Be Holistic Eye Care Provider, While Walmart Taps Elton John
Warby Parker Aims to Be Holistic Eye Care Provider, While Walmart Taps Elton John
November 12, 2021  |  Retail

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) eyewear retailer Warby Parker laid out plans to vastly expand its offerings and market share in the coming years, as it tries to...

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Metaverse Goes Mainstream, Retailers Adopt D2C Playbook, Resale Sees Opportunity
Metaverse Goes Mainstream, Retailers Adopt D2C Playbook, Resale Sees Opportunity
November 10, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retailers are borrowing from the direct-to-consumer playbook in their new store concepts. Plus, resale marketplaces find a “compelling opportunity” among the supply chain bottleneck, and...

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