DTC vs Wholesale: What’s the Right Mix?

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 Direct-to-consumer or wholesale? Smaller labels are rethinking their channel mix. A new class of editorial brands like Hodinkee will dominate retail's 'long tale' argues Doug Stephens. Jessica Alba's L Catterton-backed Honest Company is preparing to file for a public offering. Jeff Bezos plans to step down as Amazon CEO this year. Plus, watch Virgil Abloh and Clubhouse founder Paul Davison discuss the social media audio app that's taking the world by storm.

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