2024 is already off to a fast start in the DTC space.
Several brands have brought on fresh leadership, including Beyond Yoga, Sweaty Betty, Hello Bello and Casper. Others are on the cusp of an exit — like The Honey Pot, which entered into a deal to be acquired by Compass Diversified for $380 million, and Arc’teryx and Wilson owner Amer Sports, which filed for an IPO and is seeking an $8.7 billion valuation.
And even as the industry becomes saturated with competition, and legacy DTC brands face challenges, new brands are beginning to emerge and stake their place in consumers’ lives.
As the new year begins, here’s Retail Dive’s outlook for the DTC space in 2024.
