direct-to-consumer

Rise of Hybrid Marketplaces Bucks Conventional Retail Growth Strategies
Rise of Hybrid Marketplaces Bucks Conventional Retail Growth Strategies
January 06, 2025  |  eCommerce

Digital marketplaces are becoming an important growth channel in retail, as global sales were projected to reach $3.8 trillion last year. To succeed in this...

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PYMNTS 2024: Insights From Innovators, Retailers and Industry Trailblazers
PYMNTS 2024: Insights From Innovators, Retailers and Industry Trailblazers
December 26, 2024  |  Innovation

PYMNTS conducts thousands of interviews a year, some with the usual suspects of banks, card networks and FinTechs that define the financial services space, and...

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AI, Omnichannel and Social Commerce: Inside the 2024 D2C Transformation
AI, Omnichannel and Social Commerce: Inside the 2024 D2C Transformation
December 24, 2024  |  Retail

The retail sector is witnessing changes, with direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands leading innovation. As 2024 wanes, key trends influence how consumers interact with brands and make...

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Full Glass Wine Co. Drives Growth With Digital DTC Experience
Full Glass Wine Co. Drives Growth With Digital DTC Experience
December 17, 2024  |  Retail

In the wine retail industry, where tradition blends with innovation, Full Glass Wine Co. is changing how consumers discover and purchase wine. Founded in 2023,...

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How the ‘Shopify of Gaming’ Is Helping Developers Go Direct to Consumer
How the ‘Shopify of Gaming’ Is Helping Developers Go Direct to Consumer
November 27, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

The seeds were sown long ago for Chris Faught, CEO of Neon, to create a direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform for the gaming industry in 2022. He...

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From Sneaker Obsession to D2C Success: How Richard Brown Built Proof Culture
From Sneaker Obsession to D2C Success: How Richard Brown Built Proof Culture
November 15, 2024  |  Retail

Proof Culture founder and CEO Richard Brown’s love of sneakers began long before he ever thought of turning his passion into a direct-to-consumer business. He...

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Zaelab Acquires Trellis to Bolster B2B eCommerce Offerings
Zaelab Acquires Trellis to Bolster B2B eCommerce Offerings
November 04, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Digital commerce company Zaelab has acquired B2B-focused digital commerce and marketing solutions agency Trellis. The acquisition bolsters Zaelab’s service offerings in several areas, the company said in a news...

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43% of Gen Z Consumers Prefer Buying Direct From Brands
43% of Gen Z Consumers Prefer Buying Direct From Brands
October 11, 2024  |  Retail

As younger consumers reshape the retail landscape, their motivations, preferences, and behaviors provide invaluable insights for brands and retailers striving to stay ahead. A PYMNTS...

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PepsiCo Adapts to Consumer Shift Toward Mini-Meals Amid Economic Pressures
PepsiCo Adapts to Consumer Shift Toward Mini-Meals Amid Economic Pressures
October 08, 2024  |  Retail

Consumer spending trends are evolving. Take, for example, eating habits. PepsiCo Tuesday (Oct. 8) reported its third-quarter earnings — a 0.6% decline in net sales to...

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