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Why Direct to Consumer Brands Struggle with Profitability

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The eyeglass retailer famously disrupted the market for prescription eyeglasses with a slick website and a try-before-you-buy from home program which captured the hearts of millions of customers. One of the drags on profits for most direct-to-consumer retailers is advertising expenses. Warby Parker spent $43.3 million and $58.5