1. Warby Parker, a small eyewear company, challenged industry giants by selling directly to consumers online, cutting out middlemen. This approach allowed them to offer high-quality products at lower prices, gaining a loyal customer base and forcing larger competitors to reconsider their own strategies.
2. Dollar Shave Club, a small startup, took on big razor brands by offering affordable subscription services and using humor in marketing. Their unconventional branding and direct-to-consumer model disrupted the market, leading to their acquisition by Unilever for $1 billion.
By Amanda Breen | AUG 14, 2024
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