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Why Direct to Consumer Brands Struggle with Profitability

Indigo 9 Digital

By Tricia McKinnon Over the past decade direct-to-consumer businesses have popped up in nearly every corner of the retail sector. From mattresses sold by Casper to prescription eyeglasses from Warby Parker ambitious founders have taken a page from Amazon’s playbook hoping to sell goods directly to consumers online. million and $58.5

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No Longer Just Local: Why Cross-Border Commerce is Opening Doors for Smaller Retailers Ready to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

Digitization has afforded retailers access to new markets and more consumers. On the other side of the purchase, consumers now have access to brands across the globe — and the appetite to try new things through online experiences. Today’s consumer has never been more diligent, nor have they ever been so immersed in online ecommerce.

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Hiring ex-offenders could help to ease staffing crisis

Retail Insider

Back in 2002 when shoe-repairing and key-cutting retailer Timpson employed its first ex-offender, it was deemed a somewhat risky move and certainly deeply unfashionable, which is precisely why the rest of the industry was reluctant to follow suit. Redemption Roasters: Running successful in-prison Barista Academies.

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FMI honors seven food industry executives

Mass Relators

In similar fashion to the “Great Humanitarian” Herbert Hoover, Obray led Associated Food Stores with the dual aim of maximizing consumer satisfaction and uplifting communities in need. At the time of his passing, Obray was a vocal participant in FMI’s Wholesaler Share Group and an active member of FMI’s Board of Directors.

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Cross-Channel Home Décor Retailing: 5 Take Away Lessons from The Game Changers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Digital is as much about consumers, customers, people and mindsets as it is about technology. Hence it is imperative that the digital agenda in any retailer organization is driven by consumer trends. Formerly known as CSN Stores, the company was founded in 2002.

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Former L’Oréal Australia MD goes all in on natural skincare

Inside Retail

During Mark Tucker’s tenure as managing director of L’Oréal Australia from 2002 to 2010, annual revenue grew from $12 million to more than $400 million. The same goes for wholesale partnerships. But over a decade later, it’s the booming clean beauty space that has caught his eye.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 275 – DTC with Mickey Drexler

Retail Geek

In this broad ranging interview, we cover his distinguished career, his opinion about the recent direct to consumer trends, and much more. Steve Jobs desire to be a direct to consumer brand. He has been dubbed the “Merchant Prince” for his successful turn around of Ann Taylor, and his dramatic transformation of The Gap.