Published October 15, 2024 The house of Manolo Blahnik feted its latest boutique opening in Paris, a shop-shop inside Bon Marché, with a dinner Monday evening in the famed department store. We spoke to CEO Kristina Blahnik about future strategy. Kristina and Manolo Blahnik – Manolo Blahnik The Bon Marché space marks significant step for [...]read moreManolo Blahnik opens in Bon Marché; sees future growth in DTC
Crocs Inc. announced on Thursday a 3.6 percent lift in sales to $1.1 billion for the second quarter, on the back on surging direct-to-direct (DTC) sales, especially internationally. Crocs The Colorado-based company said DTC revenues grew 8.9 percent, wholesale revenues contracted 1.3 percent for the the three months ending June 30. By brand, Crocs revenues increased 9.7 [...]read moreCrocs reports another solid performance on strong international, DTC revenues
Canada’s Roots on Tuesday said sales were down 9.7 percent to $37.5 million in the first quarter, thanks to lower direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales during the three months. Roots The lifestyle brand said DTC sales, made up of retail store and e-commerce sales, were $31.4 million, down 11.3% year-over-year, driven by lower markdown sales, as a result of improved [...]read moreRoots Q1 sales hit by DTC
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 26, 2024 Forging a strong direct relationship with consumers is one of the mainstays of the ‘Project Fuel’ plan drawn up by Michelle Gass, who earlier this year was appointed CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. And while Levi’s will chiefly focus on expanding its retail network in Asia, [...]read moreLucia Marcuzzo of Levi’s says that “even at tough times like the current, a DTC strategy fosters growth”
Full Glass Wine, a brand acquisition management startup that specializes in acquiring wine marketplaces, has raised $14 million in a Series A round to continue acquiring DTC (direct-to-consumer) wine marketplaces, aiming to lead the DTC wine market. The outfit recently acquired Bright Cellars, a subscription-based wine service provider in Wisconsin, for an undisclosed price. The deal [...]read moreFull Glass Wine raises $14M to continue acquiring DTC wine marketplaces, buys Bright Cellars
It’s no surprise that after ten years, Parachute, the home lifestyle brand, stands as the dust settles from the direct-to-consumer boom. Founded by Ariel Kaye in 2012, Parachute has developed a loyal customer base because of its high-quality bedding, towels, and robes. The company is currently expanding into different categories, such as furniture and baby [...]read moreAriel Kaye built a brand that’s outlasted the DTC Boom