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Nike tech workers call out ‘inept’ leadership and ‘never-ending reorganisation’

June 1, 2022

Nike’s tech employees have called out the ‘inept’ leadership and ‘never-ending reorganisation’ at the company as the company suffers a talent drain. Around 300 employees in Nike’s global-technology division responded…

The DTC decision: 5 brands that have switched to a direct-to-consumer model

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May 11, 2022

George Iddenden

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Sportswear behemoth Nike began its switch to a more DTC model at the beginning of last year, following in the footsteps of rivals Adidas and Under Armour. However, the move…

Inflation is driving consumers to Amazon, as marketplaces are favoured for price and convenience

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March 22, 2022

Isabel Cameron

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Rising inflation is driving record-numbers of UK consumers to Amazon, as the marketplace model is favoured for price and convenience, according to a new report from Salsify. The research reveals…

Shopify has announced a “record-setting” Black Friday, with total sales of $2.9 billion from independent and direct-to-consumer businesses worldwide.

Shopify breaks records with $2.9bn in Black Friday sales

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November 29, 2021

Isabel Cameron

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Shopify has announced a “record-setting” Black Friday, with total sales of $2.9 billion from independent and direct-to-consumer businesses worldwide. Together, merchants on Shopify generated peak sales of nearly $3.1 million…

Nike has announced plans to sever ties with a further seven major retailers including Urban Outfitters and Macy’s as it continues its relentless shift towards direct-to-consumer sales.

Nike severs ties with 7 more retailers including Urban Outfitters and Macy’s in latest DTC push

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March 29, 2021

Ben Stevens

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Nike has announced plans to sever ties with a further seven major retailers including Urban Outfitters and Macy’s as it continues its relentless shift towards direct-to-consumer sales. The sportswear giant…

Adidas to cut ties with retailers amid ambitious growth plans

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March 11, 2021

Ben Stevens

Adidas is planning to cut ties with retailers and focus on direct-to-consumer sales amid ambitious plans to grow sales by a third by 2025. Adidas is following in the footsteps…

Segro, the UK’s largest listed property company, believes shopping habits have “changed irrevocably” during the pandemic.

Direct-to-consumer sales worth £96bn this year as over half of shoppers cut out retail middleman

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Barclays D2C direct to consumer

December 10, 2020

Ben Stevens

Direct-to-consumer sales grew to be worth £96 billion in 2020, providing a major boost for manufacturers cutting out the middleman. According to new research from Barclays Corporate Banking, 57 per…

Henry Lloyd has scrapped its wholesale relationships with third party retailers in a new push to reinvent itself as a digital-first retailer.

Henri Lloyd back from the dead with new “digital transformation” strategy and DTC website

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October 8, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Henry Lloyd has scrapped its wholesale relationships with third party retailers in a new push to reinvent itself as a digital-first retailer. The fashion brand will now only sell its…

Online sales in the UK grew 36 per cent throughout 2020, the highest growth seen for 13 years, according to new figures from IMRG.

£174k wasted on failed ecommerce projects on average by UK retailers last year

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February 5, 2020

Ben Stevens

Failed ecommerce projects cost direct-to-consumer (D2C) retailers an average of £174,000 last year, according to new research. In the UK 98 per cent of D2C retailers said they were facing…

Consumer spending fell 16.3 per cent in January marking its sharpest decline since May 2020, with online shopping continuing to be the only respite for retail.

Could the direct-to-consumer boom kill retail?

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November 20, 2019

Ben Stevens

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Social media is posing a significant threat to retailers as increasing numbers of manufacturers use online platforms to bypass them and sell directly to the consumer. Set to be worth…

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Nike tech workers call out ‘inept’ leadership and ‘never-ending reorganisation’

The DTC decision: 5 brands that have switched to a direct-to-consumer model

Inflation is driving consumers to Amazon, as marketplaces are favoured for price and convenience

Shopify breaks records with $2.9bn in Black Friday sales

Nike severs ties with 7 more retailers including Urban Outfitters and Macy’s in latest DTC push

Adidas to cut ties with retailers amid ambitious growth plans

Direct-to-consumer sales worth £96bn this year as over half of shoppers cut out retail middleman

Henri Lloyd back from the dead with new “digital transformation” strategy and DTC website

£174k wasted on failed ecommerce projects on average by UK retailers last year

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