All Farfetch articles – Page 3
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AnalysisAnalysis: The retailers that became tech titans
Amazon, Ocado, Farfetch and The Hut Group are just some of the retailers that have branched out into selling the technology that they build in-house, and their tech divisions are the fastest-growing – and often highest valued – part of the business.
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NewsFarfetch denies Barneys acquisition speculation
Online fashion specialist Farfetch has dismissed a report that it was considering acquiring bankrupt US department store business Barneys.
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OpinionDoes Farfetch have to spend so much to make money?
When Farfetch made its $6bn debut on the New York Stock Exchange last September, the online marketplace was unlikely to predict it would face legal action from disgruntled investors less than a year later.
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NewsFarfetch losses widen as it snaps up New Guards Group
Luxury etailer Farfetch has suffered widening second-quarter losses despite a surge in sales, as it revealed the acquisition of a new brand platform.
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NewsHarrods poaches former Burberry director for new digital role
Harrods has poached Burberry’s former ecommerce director for a newly created digital director’s role focused on driving the department store’s “digital and omnichannel strategy”.
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NewsAgenda: Farfetch and BRC-KPMG retail sales figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Farfetch and the latest BRC retail sales figures on the agenda.
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NewsNet-a-Porter launches ethical ‘Net Sustain’ category
Online fashion platform Net-a-Porter has launched a new homepage category that identifies sustainable brands on its site for ethically conscious customers.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Farfetch creates retail roles for the future
It is often said that the key to succeeding in digital commerce is the ability to create value from your data.
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NewsFarfetch poaches Zalando executive for new data role
Farfetch has announced a wave of new appointments to strengthen its management team, including the creation of two new roles.
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NewsFarfetch to relocate flagship Browns store
Fashion retailer Browns is marking its 50th anniversary by relocating its flagship store next year in order to combine retail, experiential elements and technology features.
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NewsJust 3% of retailers think business model fit for next five years
Only three in every 100 retailers think their business model and customer proposition will remain relevant over the next five years.
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NewsFarfetch tackles sustainability with resale initiatives
Luxury fashion retail platform Farfetch has launched two new initiatives to tackle sustainability in the fashion industry.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Farfetch the Ocado of fashion?
As Farfetch unveils a new “strategic partnership” with iconic department store Harrods, we ask if the tech platform is the new Ocado of fashion.
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NewsFarfetch sales rocket in ‘blockbuster' year
Farfetch has reported soaring sales in what founder, chief executive and co-chair José Neves described as a “blockbuster” year.
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NewsFarfetch acquires JD.com's luxury fashion platform Toplife
Farfetch China has acquired JD.com’s luxury fashion platform Toplife for $50m, terming it a “win-win collaboration”.
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NewsHarrods unveils Farfetch ecommerce partnership
Harrods has unveiled its strategic partnership with Farfetch for its new ecommerce platform due to launch in 2020.
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NewsFarfetch acquires online marketplace Stadium Goods
Farfetch has struck a deal to acquire upscale sneaker and streetwear online marketplace Stadium Goods.
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AnalysisProfile: Farfetch founder José Neves
“I dreamt of Farfetch for the love of fashion,” Farfetch founder José Neves writes in a letter included in the business’s IPO prospectus.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Is Farfetch's $6bn valuation justified?
Luxury fashion specialist Farfetch has announced plans to list shares on the New York stock exchange and has been valued at $6bn. Is this valuation justified or just farfetched?
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OpinionOpinion: Farfetch – the future of retail?
The extent of change in retail was thrown into stark relief again this week.