direct_to_consumer

Fort Lauderdale – November 02, 2026 -- Los Angeles-based Nexus Capital Management LP has completed its acquisition of CW Holdings, LLC, the parent of the Coldwater Creek and Soft Surroundings brands, from Newtimes Group. The announcement did not include a purchase price.

Coldwater built a direct-to-consumer platform serving women 45 and older

Coldwater Creek and Soft Surroundings were combined in 2023. The company sells through e-commerce sites and catalogs and reports a loyal, repeat customer base. It is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, with additional offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Coldwater Creek was founded in Sandpoint, Idaho, in 1984 and sells apparel, shoes and accessories in misses, petite and women's sizes. Soft Surroundings was founded in St. Louis in 1999 and focuses on apparel and lifestyle products built around softness, comfort and artisanal details.

United States – October 26, 2026 -- The direct-to-consumer cash-pay market in biopharma could reach $26 billion at its peak, according to Morgan Stanley healthcare services analyst Erin Wright, as U.S. patients take more control over how they access and pay for care.

GLP-1 obesity drugs show a branded product can run half its volume through consumer-led access

A branded prescription product in the GLP-1 market could support roughly half of its volume through a consumer-led access pathway, the analysis says. Patient demand for obesity treatment built before insurers were ready to pay for it. Patients can now choose a treatment, find a price within budget, obtain a digital prescription and fill it through a manufacturer-selected pharmacy or fulfillment partner. Many large-cap biopharma companies now operate direct-to-consumer platforms.

San Diego – September 12, 2026 -- Sun Home Saunas rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell on Aug. 11, 2026, after posting 1,715% revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, securing its second consecutive Inc. 5000 ranking at No. 198. Co-founders and co-CEOs Tyler Fish and Adam Fischer represented the San Diego-based company at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, where Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman rang the bell to launch the 2026 list.

Sun Home climbs the Inc. 5000 for a second straight year

Inc.'s ranking measures percentage revenue growth over three years among U.S.-based, privately held companies. Sun Home placed No. 198 on the 2026 list, down from No. 20 in 2025, when it was the top-ranked consumer services company. The company also ranked No. 7 on Inc.'s 2026 Inc. Regionals: Pacific list.