Category: DTC
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Should You Exit That International Market? The SCALE/FIX/MILK/EXIT Decision Framework for DTC Brands
Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Allbirds lost $419 million over five years trying to make international markets work. They eventually transitioned eight markets to distributors, their stock fell from $28 to $1, and the brand became a cautionary tale. The brutal part: most of that damage was preventable with a single framework applied 18 months…
