Following an acclaimed fall 2013 debut, Sarah Flint’s eponymous footwear label — a favorite of A-listers Meghan Markle, Heidi Klum and Blake Lively — has enjoyed a rapid rise. Landing coveted shelf space at Barneys New York, Bloomingdales and Level Shoe is among the most celebrated achievements on the company’s mantle. So its decision — backed by an investment from supermodel-turned-business-mogul Cindy Crawford — to exit those stores in November and lean solely on its own e-commerce site may have come as a surprise for some. (Crawford is also an adviser for the brand.) So, Why the Future of Retail Rests Squarely on Direct-to-Consumer
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