February 09, 2024
MLB Commissioner Aims for D2C Platform by 2025 as Teams...
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reportedly aims to introduce a direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming service for the league by 2025, a move that comes as sports viewing overall becomes increasingly digital and...
January 25, 2024
Levi’s Direct-to-Consumer Bet Sparks Job Cuts
While competitors were hustling to land deals with retailers and forge partnerships to reach more consumers, Levi’s boldly went all-in on its direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy in October. “Over the last...
January 23, 2024
Manchester United Partners With SCAYLE as Sports Teams Launch D2C...
With pro sports teams around the globe launching direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms to build more immediate relationships with their fans, Manchester United is partnering with SCAYLE to create its own digital...
December 07, 2023
Levi Strauss Takes Next Steps in Previously Announced Leadership Transition
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has announced the next steps in a leadership transition plan announced about 13 months ago. President and CEO Chip Bergh will retire from the brand-name apparel company...
November 16, 2023
Bold Commerce Integrates Link Money’s Pay by Bank Solution
Bold Commerce, a checkout company for omnichannel retailers and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, has partnered with Link Money, an open banking payment platform, to enhance payment options for merchants. This collaboration aims...
October 24, 2023
Bitcoin Reaches $35,000 Thanks to ETF Anticipation
Investor optimism about the future of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has apparently been good for bitcoin. As Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Oct. 24), the world’s largest cryptocurrency reached $35,000 for the first...
September 25, 2023
CFTC Virtual Event to Focus on Investment Scams and AI
Fraud in the digital age will be the focus of an upcoming virtual event hosted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The event, “Technology and Fraud: Stopping Scams in a Digital...
September 02, 2023
Chanel’s Diner: Where Customers Don’t Go for the Food
Chanel is opening a diner in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — but don’t expect the typical diner-esqe grubs — burgers and french fries, as it wouldn’t be on brand for the fashion...
July 05, 2023
Jenny Craig to Get New Life as eCommerce Brand
Bankrupt weight-loss company Jenny Craig is getting a new lease on life. As CNBC reported Wednesday (July 5), rival weight-loss meal firm Wellful has purchased Jenny Craig’s assets and will revive it as an eCommerce company....