DC Discusses Podcast: Direct-to-consumer M&A, sustainable growth and e-commerce resilience for consumer investors

DC Advisory is pleased to bring you another episode of our DC Discusses Podcast.

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) landscape – where brands sell directly to customers online rather than using wholesalers and retailers – has dramatically increased in deal activity since the pre-pandemic era, with deals doubling between 2019 and 2021.*

DC Advisory was joined by British e-commerce retailer company THG, to discuss the developments in the fast paced and ever-changing consumer market.

With the pandemic forcing many companies to move online and supply chain issues causing businesses to move away from wholesalers, D2C became increasingly popular – allowing businesses to control the user experience, collect first-party shopper data, and increase margins. 

The trends that emerged over the last few years look likely here to stay, including:

• D2C’s role in brands’ multi and omnichannel strategy
• Future proofing business models for sustainable growth
• The increase in disruptor and challenger brands
• The future of D2C and immersive experiences

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