An in-depth exploration of the essential components that investors seek in D2C brand pitches, including market opportunity, differentiation, scalability, team expertise, and financial projections.

A discussion on the latest trends shaping investment decisions in the D2C space, including emerging sectors, consumer behaviors, technological innovations, and post-pandemic market dynamics.

Tips and techniques for crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with investors, including articulating a clear value proposition, outlining the brand's mission and vision, and illustrating the problem-solution dynamic.

Understanding Different Investor Profiles: An exploration of the diverse preferences and priorities of different types of investors, and how to tailor pitches to effectively communicate with each audience.

Anticipating Future Trends and Opportunities: Insights into anticipating and capitalizing on future trends and opportunities in the D2C space, including discussions on emerging technologies, changing consumer behaviors, and evolving market dynamics.

How are retailers unifying multiple channels in ways that create a compelling, consistent, and personalized experience for their customers at the stores? What are the cultural, organizational, and technological barriers to success, and how have our leaders overcome them?

• Tech Empowering modern stores for the right customer experience
• How does their unified commerce strategy deliver both profit and growth?
• Quick E-payments, Frictionless checkout and personalization

How do retailers unify multiple channels in ways that create a compelling, consistent and personalized experience for their customers? And at the same time, how does their unified commerce strategy deliver both profit and growth? Hear from our panel of retail leaders to understand the elements common to every successful omnichannel business, as the route to building or reinforcing your own roadmap. What are the cultural, organizational and technological barriers to success and how have our leaders overcome them?

• Smart Cart Technology: Discuss the implementation of smart cart technology that integrates with online platforms, allowing customers to seamlessly transition from in-store shopping to an online cart, enabling a unified checkout experience.
• Virtual Grocery Store Tours
• Dynamic In-Store Digital Displays:
• Interactive Grocery Storytelling Campaigns:
• Mobile-Driven Instant Checkout

• Integrated Data Analytics for Seamless Insights
• AI-Powered Predictive Customer Behavior Modeling: Allowing retailers to proactively shape cross-channel experiences based on individual preferences and anticipated needs.
• Virtual Shopping Concierges: The concept of virtual shopping concierges powered by AI, offering personalized assistance across channels to guide customers seamlessly through their retail journey.

Given the increase in competition, the rising costs of doing business and the resurgence of in store experiences, the DTC landscape has changed considerably over the past couple of years. The business model that launched the DTC darlings of the early 2010s isn’t working anymore and both traditional brands leaning into DTC and DTC brands trying to expand distribution need to focus on the most important thing- the way their current customer likes to shop.

Re-examining Your Store Strategy and Purpose In an Omnichannel World