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The Latest Trends in Direct-to-Consumer Retail

 
 
 
 
 

The Latest Trends in Direct-to-Consumer Retail

 

The direct-to-consumer space has seen major growth in recent years, with giants like Amazon and Target paving the way and DTC darlings like Casper and Dollar Shave Club proving the model. Now the pandemic has completely upended the DTC and e-commerce reality, posing several challenges for its players ahead.

In this Trendline, explore the latest developments in the DTC space and what retail experts predict for the future. Highlights include:

  • Fallen unicorns: 9 retailers that have recoiled from sky-high valuations
  • 6 DTC trends to watch
  • DTC brands have long been vocal about the importance of sustainability. Is that enough?
 
 
 

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