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Why Direct to Consumer Brands Struggle with Profitability

Indigo 9 Digital

Then there are those pesky returns. How often have you bought something online, then returned it without a second thought? One of the drags on profits for most direct-to-consumer retailers is advertising expenses. million on advertising in 2019 and 2020 respectively. million on “refunds, returns, and discounts” in 2018.

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What is Affiliate Marketing? Everything You Need to Know in 2023

Small Biz Trends

In this article, we offer you everything you need to know about one of the top passive income ideas of 2023 and how to make money with affiliate marketing. What is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate marketing is a type of advertising in which a firm pays third-party publishers to create traffic or leads to its products and services.

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Wayfair’s Strategy – 7 Compelling Facts You Need to Know

Indigo 9 Digital

Wayfair uses advertising to buy growth. billion on advertising on $13.7 One of the reasons Wayfair has such high advertising costs is because it does not have a fleet of physical stores. Wayfair’s customers who shop infrequently put pressure on marketing spend. Wayfair’s margins were 27.5% In 2021 Wayfair spent $1.4