This quick guide looks at the evolution of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model and the opportunities for both startup and legacy brands. It provides frameworks, strategic considerations and guidance for traditional brands seeking new routes to market.
CEO John Hackett discusses pandemic growth, building a platform that can cope with 150,000 personalised orders in 12 hours on Mother’s Day, the acquisition of D2C brand Patch Plants, and current challenges in ecommerce.
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) commerce surged during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, as new brands capitalised on the shift to online shopping, and mainstream brands – such as Nike and Levi’s – doubled down on direct sales channels. Two years on, with physical retail regaining traction, and wider issues such as inflation, online advertising prices […]
A rundown of three of the essential trends shaping the future of this emerging space.
When you hear the brand name ‘Mars’, what is the first thing that springs to mind? Chances are, it’s probably sweets, since Mars is best known as the company that owns confectionery brands like Galaxy, M&Ms, Snickers, Twix and many more. Far less widely-known is the fact that Mars is one of the world’s largest […]
A guide to the latest trends, developments and statistics in ecommerce, providing a snapshot of what is happening right now in ecommerce and what you need to be aware of.
With the shift to online models and commerce being accelerated by the pandemic, the rise in DTC models has continued unabated. This webinar distills the key learnings from Econsultancy’s brand new Direct-to-Consumer Best Practice Guide and covers key models and enablers, the challenges and opportunities involved with launching DTC propositions, and how to successfully drive growth in this rapidly developing area.
This report examines the opportunities in DTC for a broad cross-section of businesses, from digital startups to legacy brands. It provides frameworks, models, metrics and case studies that can be used to build an effective DTC strategy.
With the shift to online here to stay, brands are discovering the merits that a compelling D2C offering can bring, including flexibility, greater control, and a more valuable proposition for customers.
MandM Direct and Samsung are two retail brands using first-party data to build better relationships with customers and drive long-term loyalty. Both brands recently spoke about their respective data strategies on ‘Marketing that Matters’ – a podcast series from Econsultancy and Marketing Week, sponsored by Google. Here’s how first-party data, in conjunction with automation, is allowing both brands to succeed amidst rapid changes to privacy and consumer behaviour.
Eva Verhaak, VP of Marketing and Business Development EMEA at Funko, and their partner agency Space & Time discuss the challenges of launching a new D2C site in Europe and how they are acquiring new Funko customers.