Through the Line Podcast: 2026 E-commerce and D2C Annual Outlook Report

Editors Anne Marie Mohan and Matt Reynolds sit down to discuss why protection still dominates D2C packaging decisions in 2026, while SIOC/SIPP gains traction. Brands split between channel-specific and omnichannel packs, sell through multiple platforms, and juggle carrier reality with sustainability pressure.

Anne Marie MohanMatt Reynolds

Mar 17, 2026

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Through the Line Podcast: 2026 E-commerce and D2C Annual Outlook Report

The packaging innovations from PACK EXPO worth your attention.

Redefine What’s Possible in Packaging & Processing—Register Now & Save!

Discover Leading Suppliers

What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

Quality Control Masters: The Ultimate Guide to Packaging Inspection Equipment

A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

Consumers Weigh In on AI-Generated Packaging Graphics

‘Beautiful Vandalism’ Gives Sparkling Coffee a Disruptive Identity

U.S. Robotics Market for Packaging and Processing Poised to Nearly Double by 2031

End of the Line Video Series: Oregon's EPR Law, The EU's PPWR, and More On Matters of Sustainability

What You Think You Know About Product Marking Has Changed

Change Parts, Inc. to Debut New Rotary-Capper at PACK EXPO International

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Multi-Functional Conveyor Loop Features Side Grip Elevator, Drop Chute, Bump & Product Turners, Modular Belting and More Exhibiting with a Z-Incline and Slim-Fit...Running “Live” in Booth S-3400

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