The new business model imperative is to grow and develop a dedicated subscriber base. In the retail sector, that translates to establishing a digital identity with your customer that encourages discovery and engagement, as well as the delight of a compelling physical retail experience. The new winners are using their physical stores as extensions o

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Now that a few high profile DTC brands have been punctured on the public market and the economy is crashing, VC-driven DTC business model will likely go into its own recession. Without DTC, there is an opportunity for a variety of smaller, more sustainably funded players who do not seek hypergrowth.