DSC is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company that delivers razors and other personal grooming products to customers by mail.

History. Dollar Shave Club was founded by Mark Levine and Michael Dubin. The pair met at a party and spoke of their frustrations with the cost of razor blades. With their own money and investments from start-up incubator Science Inc., they began operations in January 2011 and launched their website in April 2011.

Dollar Shave Club's supply model is also highly cost-effective. The company sources its blades and other men's grooming products from China and South Korea, and manages inventory from a single distribution center.

This business model made it possible to provide cheaper razors for consumers, since competitors like Gillette had to deal with the higher costs of retail distribution. Offering a subscription model in their space was a smart strategy that allowed Dollar Shave Club to take over more than a third of the razor market.

Dollar Shave Club's core mission is centered around revolutionizing the grooming industry by providing high-quality, affordable grooming products and personal care essentials directly to consumers.

They knew that people were frustrated with buying expensive razors sporadically. Therefore, they created a unique business model where they delivered razor blades at $1 every month at customers' doorstep.

UnileverDollar Shave Club / Parent organization When Unilever acquired Dollar Shave Club for $1bn, it was a move that had onlookers abuzz about the potential of the direct-to-consumer distribution model. Seven years on, the challenger razor brand continues to perform below Unilever's ”expectations”.

Dollar Shave Club uses another manufacturer and buys in bulk. Their costs can be split into three main parts: Product Cost. Shipping Cost.

Dollar Shave Club is the first subscription-based business that sends fresh razors and other grooming products to your doorstep, every month via an email – and that too in just $1. Dollar Shave Club was officially launched in April 2011 by Mark Levine and Michael Dubin.

Dollar Shave Club was founded by Michael Dubin and Mark Levine to solve a very basic problem: men were frustrated with the high cost and inconvenience of restocking razor blades.

Dollar Shave Club simplified the process by offering a subscription service that delivers high-quality razors and grooming products directly to customers' doors. This subscription model eliminated the need for customers to browse crowded store shelves and compare prices, making their lives easier.

Unilever NV Dollar Shave Club is a men's grooming brand dedicated to helping men live smarter, more successful lives through high-quality beauty & personal care products, content and technology.