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DTCs Crushed the Competition in 2019, And The New Year Shows More Promise
There's no denying that DTCs won 2019—and new research shows that they stand to be the victors of 2020…
These Are the Factors Inspiring Fashion’s Transformation
Rivet rounded up the latest news on fashion's evolution, including luxury's move to e-commerce, the recent…
A.T. Kearney: Brick-and-Mortar, DTC and Resale Won 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, a look in the rearview reveals a landmark year for retail.
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Why DTCs Need Wholesale to Scale
DTC brands have curried favor with consumers this year, but experts believe they will need to do more to…
Custom Clothing Brand Gets New Funding to Go Global
Custom men's wear label Knot Standard will soon break ground in new markets.
DTC Playbook: The New Sales, Marketing & Finance Strategies Driving the Maturing Model
Any DTC brand seeking to move beyond one-hit-wonder status has learned that playing the long game requires a…
‘DTC Friday’ Is Here. Does Retail Need a New Holiday?
In the wake of the direct-to-consumer revolution, digitally native brands have banded together to offer…
Can a Bra Fix Your Posture? This DTC Brand Thinks So
Kinflyte, a new women's lifestyle brand, focuses on back-saving staples like bras and underwear.
More Consumers Are Loyal To Brands Than Ever Before. Is DTC the Cause?
Shoppers are more loyal to brands than ever before, and the explosive growth of direct-to-consumer may…
Touching Base: HSBC’s Eric Fisch Warns of DTC Financing Challenges as Recession Looms
HSBC's top commercial banker in retail and apparel has advice for DTC firms on how to evaluate their business…
Sourcing Summit Preview: Taylor Shupe of FutureStitch Speaks to the New World of DTC Manufacturing
As the former CEO of quirky sock brand Stance, Taylor Shupe learned a few things about manufacturing.
Everlane Courts Male Shoppers with Normcore Staples That Are Built to Last
Sustainable basics brand Everlane has launched a new collection for men, made up of pieces that are built to…
SJ Summit Preview: Lever Style’s Stanley Szeto Talks Manufacturing Shifts With DTC on the Rise
Stanley Szeto of Lever Style has watched fashion's evolution from the brick-and-mortar realm to increasingly…
SJ Summit Preview: Rhone Co-Founder Kyle McClure on Why Consumer Insights Are Critical in the Emerging DTC Landscape
For men's premium activewear company, Rhone, quality has always trumped quantity when it comes to product…