Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Wholesale vs. DTC—Strategies for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research July 15, 2021 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. The direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel is becoming increasingly important for both new and existing brands. In our Wholesale vs. DTC: Strategies for Brands and Retailers report, we compare the wholesale and DTC sales channels and cover a landscape of brands that are pivoting toward a DTC approach. We also present a playbook for brands and retailers to improve their wholesale and DTC strategies, including alternative wholesale approaches. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Earnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John Harmon4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains UnchangedHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey Insights