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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.

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Why DoorDash & Other Delivery Apps Struggle with Profitability

Indigo 9 Digital

Consumers around the world either couldn’t go to their favourite restaurant due to public health restrictions or they prefered to avoid going outside altogether. For consumers these deals are very beneficial but for food delivery companies it puts them further in the red. Low fees are just another tactic to gain market share.