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Retail Springs to Life

Independent Retailer

As consumer expectations approach same day shipping, stress on the supply chain will mount. As a result, retailers changed around their store layouts, increased their cleaning and disinfectant measures, and kept everyone inside the store socially distant to make consumers more comfortable. Turbocharge delivery.

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RangeMe Recap of the 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience

Rangeme

Direct-to-consumer or DTC, refers to businesses that sell products directly to consumers, bypassing any third-party retailers, wholesalers, or other middlemen. While DTC isn’t for everyone, offering drop-ship capabilities still gives brands major brownie points. Retail buyers are looking for it. Direct-to-consumer brands.