South Korean eCommerce giant Coupang is seeing growing adoption of its latest products and services. Its fulfillment and logistics, grocery delivery and meal delivery offerings made gains during the first quarter, Bom Kim, founder and CEO of Coupang, said Tuesday (May 7) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. The company’s...
Korean eCommerce giant Coupang announced fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday (Feb. 27), reporting a year of accelerated growth, record profits and a strong cash balance of over $5.5 billion dollars. “We believe that creating moments of ‘Wow’ for customers across selection, price and service form the foundation...
A few years ago, many consumers focused on enhancing their beauty routines, setting up home offices, and engaging in at-home fitness activities, with companies like Mirror, Peloton and Tonal gaining popularity due to the pandemic. The trend prompted brands and retailers to emphasize health and...
Matchesfashion has officially changed hands. Frasers Group, the British retail conglomerate, has acquired the luxury multibrand retailer for £52 million ($65 million) from private equity firm Apax Partners. Apax had purchased Matches in 2017 from its founders, Tom and Ruth Chapman, in a deal valued at...
December 19, 2023
After a roller coaster year of surprises, including a November decision to withhold its earnings results for the third quarter of 2023 and the cancellation of its planned conference call, Farfetch has been acquired by South Korean eCommerce giant Coupang. Will it be enough to save the struggling luxury retailer from going out of style? […]
November 30, 2023
After a year filled with surprising developments, Farfetch appears to be continuing its trend of unexpected moves. The online luxury retailer revealed this week that it will not be disclosing...
September 05, 2023
Luxury retailers have established a reputation for their exclusive and upscale offerings, catering to a limited clientele characterized by discerning preferences and substantial financial resources. Their primary emphasis on premium...
August 15, 2023
Over the past few years, the beauty category has witnessed unprecedented growth, leading to a surge in new brands, innovative products, and cutting-edge marketing strategies. However, while the beauty category...
September 18, 2024
Real-time payments platform Volt has launched a partnership with luxury retailer Farfetch. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (Sept. 18), allows Farfetch customers in the U.K., Germany and the Netherlands make instant payments directly from their bank accounts. “With the real-time payments integration, Farfetch customers can now complete their payments in a few taps by simply choosing […]
May 07, 2024
South Korean eCommerce giant Coupang is seeing growing adoption of its latest products and services. Its fulfillment and logistics, grocery delivery and meal delivery offerings made gains during the first quarter, Bom Kim, founder and...
December 19, 2023
Struggling luxury retailer Farfetch has been purchased by Coupang, the South Korean eCommerce giant. The deal gives Coupang greater access to the personal luxury goods space, while offering Farfetch $500 million to remain in operation,...
November 29, 2023
Cartier owner Richemont reportedly has no intention of investing in luxury retailer Farfetch. The company made that announcement Wednesday (Nov. 29) following the news that Farfetch could be considering becoming a private company, Reuters...
