Honoring The Top Executives Mastering Direct-To-Consumer
The Direct 60 Forum is a by-invitation gathering for 100 brand & retail executives. This exclusive, half-day event is where we recognize innovators at the forefront of the direct-to-consumer business pivot. This unique program features curated and thoughtful networking, exclusive content, the alumni panel, and a ceremony to recognize The Direct 60 2023.
THE DIRECT 60 LIST
The Direct 60 honorees are brand leaders at the forefront of the direct-to-consumer pivot. Hailing from incumbent (traditionally wholesale) and scaled brands, these calculated risk takers and new adopters are retooling their company infrastructure for this new world where every brand is a direct-to-consumer brand. These leaders continue to embrace technology, innovation, and next-gen strategies to transform their businesses & industry.
IN ATTENDANCE
The Direct 60 Forum is an invite-only celebration of direct-to-consumer. An exclusive and intimate event, The Direct 60 Forum features honorees from incumbent brands on the Direct 60 List, alumni from the previous year’s Direct 60 List, and other D2C executives leading marketing, eCommerce, Stores, and more at incumbent and scaled brands.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Direct 60 Awards Ceremony
At The Direct 60 Forum, we honor The Direct 60 with a Standout Award ceremony where we highlight the individual achievements, successful careers, and meaningful impacts each of these honorees are being recognized for.
Curated Roundtable Discussions
Networking, benchmarking and conversation are a cornerstone of this program. The Direct 60 honorees and alumni join intimate roundtable-based sessions to discuss the bets each are making. Conversations center on challenges, investment priorities and strategy for growing the direct-to-consumer business in 2023 and beyond.
The Direct 60 Alumni Panel
Hear from Direct 60 List alumni as they discuss lessons learned from years of building direct-to-consumer muscles while transforming businesses. The alumni dive into the strategies, traits, and “life hacks” that help them continue to innovate and push the envelope. They also share key tactics for keeping the direct-to-consumer momentum and how the strategy is evolving over time.
Technology Trend Analysis
Direct-To-Consumer strategy is heavily reliant on the savvy use of technology. Hear from four innovators on the solutions they are building to help brands accelerate direct-to-consumer growth, control margins, and differentiate in a highly competitive environment.
THE LOCATION
NeueHouse Madison Square
The light filled penthouse at NeueHouse Madison Square provides iconic, views of the Chrysler building uptown and the urban bustle of Madison Square, NYC below. This unique space has the ambiance, hospitality and specs to prove a one-of-a-kind experience for The Direct 60 Forum.
110 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010
PAST & CURRENT ATTENDEES INCLUDE
Abercrombie & Fitch
adidas
American Girl
ASOS
Athleta
Bath & Body Works
Benefit Cosmetics
Camper
Camuto Group
Carhartt
Centric Brands
CHANEL
Clarks
Colgate-Palmolive
Coty
Crocs
David Yurman
Diane von Furstenberg
e.l.f. Beauty
Eddie Bauer
EssilorLuxottica
Estée Lauder Companies
Express
Faherty Brand
Fossil
Hanes Brands
Hermes
Kate Spade
L’Oreal USA
Lands’ End
Levi Strauss & Co
LVMH
Madewell
Marquee Brands
Maui Jim
Michael Kors
NEST New York
New Balance
Party City
Paul Stuart
PVH
Ralph Lauren
Richemont
Saks OFF 5th
Shiseido
Signet Jewelers
Steve Madden
Supreme
Tailored Brands
Tapestry
The North Face
Timberland
Tommy Hilfiger
UNIQLO
US Polo Assn.
Van Cleef & Arpels
Vans
Vera Bradley
VF Corporation
Walmart
SPONSORS
Gold Partners
