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How Top DTC Brands Are Slashing CAC with SARAL

Obvi, Solawave, and Homecourt use SARAL to streamline influencer marketing and cut customer acquisition costs.

How Grüns Boosts Basket Size and Protects Margins

With smart upsells, cashback over discounts, and seamless subscriptions, Grüns scales revenue while keeping margins strong.

The Smartest Tariff Strategy? Retention Over Acquisition

New data shows returning customers drive more revenue despite fewer orders—making high-value retention a key tactic for tariff-era growth.

How Walmart Marketplace Propelled a Startup to Global Success

NexGrill scaled from startup to global brand in two years by leveraging Walmart Marketplace’s fee-free model and omnichannel reach.

Inside Shein’s $30B Empire: AI, Micro-Influencers, and On-Demand Fashion

Shein’s Global Head of Strategy reveals how AI, micro-influencers, and agile manufacturing drive the brand’s fast fashion dominance.

OpenAI, Perplexity, and Yahoo Eye Google Chrome Amid Sale Speculation

Major tech players express interest in acquiring Chrome, seeing its user base as a gateway to massive product reach.

Daily Tariff Update: IBM’s Big Bet, Trump’s Trade Tease, and DHL’s Comeback

IBM plans a $150B U.S. investment, Trump hints at undisclosed trade deals, and DHL resumes high-value shipments after customs adjustments.

Consumers Demand Clarity on ‘Made In’ Claims Amid Viral Supply Chain Revelations

As viral TikToks expose luxury manufacturing secrets, brands face scrutiny and potential fines for misleading “Made in America” claims.

AI, Tariffs, and "Made in America" Myths: What’s Buzzing in DTC

Today’s DTC dives into misleading origin claims, Shein’s AI-powered empire, top trade news, and Khloé Kardashian’s new protein snacks.

Buy Now, Pay Later Isn’t Optional Anymore—It’s Essential

With BNPL usage soaring and driving major conversion gains, DTC brands risk losing customers if they don’t offer flexible payments.

Boost Email Capture, New Retail Opportunities, and Fresh Data Insights for Q3

This update shares a checkout A/B test to grow your list, a free NYC shelf space opportunity, key upcoming events, and major news on tariffs and retail shifts.

Meta Ad Trends: Higher Clicks, Lower Conversions, and What It Means for Brands

The latest DTC Index report reveals rising CPMs, falling CPCs, and declining conversion rates on Meta, signaling a shift brands must navigate carefully.

How Pilothouse’s CEO Dave Steele Builds Scalable Marketing Systems for the New DTC Era

In this DTC Podcast episode, Dave Steele shares tactical insights on boosting marketing efficiency, adapting to tariffs and AI, and building resilient, scalable brands.

Daily Tariff Update: China Shipments Drop, Prime Day Deals at Risk, and Tariff Rollbacks

Today’s tariff update highlights a 60% drop in China-U.S. cargo, Prime Day discount challenges, and China easing some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. semiconductors.

Particl Adds 20,000 Brands to Its AI Analyst for Smarter, Faster Insights

Particl’s updated AI Analyst now tracks real activity from 20,000+ new companies, helping brands make data-driven decisions on pricing, discounting, and competition.

TikTok Adds New Brand Safety Features to Give Advertisers More Placement Control

TikTok’s new Video Exclusion List and Profile Feed Exclusion tools let brands fine-tune where their ads appear, helping ensure alignment with brand values.