Photo illustration: David Fang The electric-vehicle startup Fisker is abandoning a direct-to-consumer sales model in the U.S. in favor of using traditional dealerships, after it found the approach ...

Is anyone following Tesla's lead? Yes, other EV makers — Rivian, Lucid, Polestar — have adopted their own direct-sales model, and legacy automakers have started eyeing sidelining dealerships ...

Because of its direct sales model, Tesla stands apart from much of the industry, lawyers said. “Tesla appears to be unique among car companies in their use of arbitration clauses to avoid ...

Scout wants to sell its two vehicles directly to consumers, using the Tesla model, but the brand is part of the VW Group, and some of its franchised dealers want to be in on the action. An ...

The company said in a statement, “Just as utilizing franchised dealers may be appropriate for some brands and their customers, utilizing a direct-sales model best supports our customers and our ...

The PartyLite European Markets continue to thrive and will maintain operating with their Direct Selling model with our ongoing commitment and support for Leaders and Consultants in this region.

Opinions expressed are those of the author. In the world of food and beverage sales, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model has exploded in popularity. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, brands were ...

Traditionally, builders have sourced windows and doors through a multi-layered supply chain involving manufacturers selling to ... The manufacturer-direct-to-builder model championed by XP Windows ...

Skoda is set to adopt a direct-sales agency model in Europe, following in the footsteps of companies like Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz making similar moves. It is understood that Skoda will first ...