Honoring the Top Executives Building D2C Muscle at Incumbent Brands

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. The 2022 event featured curated and thoughtful networking, highly exclusive content, an alumni panel, and a ceremony to recognize The Direct 60 2022, brand executives at the forefront of the D2C movement.

THE DIRECT 60 LIST

The Direct 60 are brand leaders at the forefront of the direct-to-consumer pivot. Hailing from incumbent (traditionally wholesale) enterprise 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.

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Top Executives Mastering Brand-To-Consumer

CELEBRATING THE DIRECT 60

SEE THE LIST

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 digitally native and legacy brands.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Direct 60 Awards & Standout 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 these honorees are being recognized for. Then, we present a select Direct 60 honoree with the Icon Award.

The Direct 60 Alumni Panel

Hear from Direct 60 alumni as they share lessons learned from their years of experience building direct-to-consumer muscles while transforming businesses — and the industry. The alumni discuss the strategies, traits, and “life hacks” that help them continue to innovate and push the envelope. They also share key tactics for keeping the D2C momentum and dive into how the strategy is evolving over time.

The Direct 60 Insights Report

The process of building The Direct 60 List yields critical insights. By examining the work of the honorees collectively, we identify the patterns, trends, and signals defining the industry’s future. The Lead surfaces these insights for the audience so they can better forecast and plan investments in technology, leadership, change management, and budget allocation needed to deploy the direct-to-consumer playbook. You can view the 2022 Insights Report Webinar HERE.

Curated Roundtable Discussions with The Direct 60

Meet the Direct 60 honorees and alumni in this intimate roundtable-based session. Learn what bets they are making for the future of their brands and compare notes on investment priorities and strategy for growing D2C business in 2023 and beyond.

Technology Trend Analysis

D2C strategy is heavily reliant on savvy use of technology. Hear from four technology innovators on the solutions they are building to help brands accelerate D2C growth, control margins, and differentiate in a highly competitive environment.

THE LOCATION

NeueHouse Madison Square

Situated in the iconic Flatiron District, NeueHouse Madison Square is the private workspace and cultural home for creators, innovators, and thought leaders. Previously home to Tepper Galleries, the vibrant energy of this historic space continues to serve as fertile ground for creativity and commerce. From the light filled penthouse, enjoy views of the Chrysler building uptown and the urban bustle of Madison Square, NYC below.

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

2023 FORUM SPONSORS

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