The retailer bought, and sold off, several digital natives including Bonobos and Eloquii. The team discusses what this signals about the company's game plan.

Why is Walmart selling off so many DTC brands?

Can direct-to-consumer brands succeed in the food industry? Dr. James Richardson, owner of Premium Growth Solutions and author of Ramping Your Brand, returns to The Food Institute Podcast to talk through the challenges facing most food brands in the DTC space, and how an omnichannel approach may be the best way to ensure your food brand can grow successfully.

More About Dr. James Richardson:
Dr. Richardson is the founder of Premium Growth Solutions, a strategic planning consultancy for early-stage consumer-packaged-goods brands. As a professionally trained cultural anthropologist turned business strategist, he has helped more than 75 CPG brands with their strategic planning, including brands owned by Coca-Cola Venturing and Emerging Brands, The Hershey Company, General Mills, Kraft Foods, Conagra Brands, and Frito-Lay as well as emerging brands such as Once Upon a Farm, Mother Kombucha, Bobby Sue’s Nuts, Rebel Creamery, Zaca recovery, and others. He also hosts his own podcast—Startup Confidential. His thoughts appear regularly in industry publications such as Foodnavigator.

To learn more about Dr. Richardson and his book, Ramping Your Brand, please visit:
www.rampingyourbrand.com

Diving Down The DTC Rabbit Hole

The team talks about the latest second-quarter results from brands as the holidays quickly approach.

A look back on the first half of 2023 for DTC brands

The earnings metric is widely used despite critics. But how does its usage vary across brands, and how much leeway do companies have with it?

What’s the deal with EBITDA?

2023 was rough for many companies. Ahead, the sector could see more bankruptcies and C-suite shakeups as brands continue to grapple with profitability.

What’s in store for DTC in 2024?

The longtime merchant discusses the myths and rewards of a channel that is getting renewed appreciation in the industry.

Talking wholesale with Liza Amlani

Amid ongoing discussions on bringing down provincial trade barriers, some direct-to-market cattle producers are calling for changes to slaughter regulations.

Barry Doerksen, co-owner of Gemstone Grass-Fed Beef in Gem, Alberta, says they can only sell within the province unless they switch from provincially to federally inspected facilities.

Direct to Consumers Beef Producers Call For Relaxation of Inter-Provincial Trade Rules

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