“When it comes to creating a great D2C brand, there are so many little moving parts to consider. So we thought it would be worth checking in with marketers who have remarkable D2C experience for their advice on the subject. […]
Retailers, including the hip direct-to-consumer variety, are more often turning to phone calls and text messages to reach potential customers. “Telemarketing is no longer relegated to scammers, insurance companies and debt consolidation firms. Unsolicited calls and texts are becoming a […]
“Several start-ups think they have solutions that can compete with the multinational tech giant.” I find the challenge of local ordinances (like requiring cash payments) really interesting here. | learn more
“Monthly visits to Starbucks dropped 6.8% compared with other nearby coffee shops after the open-bathroom policy was put in place in May 2018, according to a joint study released Tuesday by academics from the business schools at the University of […]
Shopify is a great ecommerce platform for any store that’s getting off the ground. It’s easy to stand up and the marketplace of apps available to plug into it is wonderful. It’s not without its trade-offs, though. | learn more
This post is written by Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better (two books I enjoyed). “Politicians want to rein in the retail giant. But Jeff Bezos, the master of cutthroat capitalism, is ready […]
It hasn’t been a tremendous win quite yet… “With its core businesses on the wane, Goldman has staked its future on consumer banking. So far it has lost $1.3 billion—and its makeover is challenging the firm’s identity as a titan […]
This is a sharp and data-driven perspective on DTC businesses in the “fast moving consumer goods” space. | learn more
Like the mythical phoenix re-emerging from the ashes of its ancestor, the toy site lives once more. This time, it’s products and supply chain are powered by Target. New physical stores are coming next. | learn more
The logistics of this business leave little room for error, and recently they’ve had some very big errors. To their credit, they’re not trying to sweep their failures under the rug. | learn more