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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.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

Organizing a retail event in a physical store can be a good way to pull consumers. 58% of consumers are interested in attending a retail event in the future ( SCORE ). The retail workforce mainly includes cashiers, retail salespersons, or first-line supervisors of retail salespersons.

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How to Market Your Brand During a Recession

Rangeme

However, there’s no need for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands to panic. Many factors remain within a brand’s control, including marketing efforts. Five Marketing Strategies For Coming Out Of The Recession Stronger. Five Marketing Strategies For Coming Out Of The Recession Stronger. How to Market in a Downturn.

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

Indigo 9 Digital

Wayfair operates on a dropship model where it doesn’t own the majority products it sells to consumers. At one end of the supply chain, an entrepreneur identifies a product – usually through Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress – which they think they can sell to European or American consumers. You need a way to make the model work.”