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José Neves

Founder, Farfetch

The fashion entrepreneur founded one of fashion's only 'unicorns,' a curated online marketplace featuring product from independent boutiques across the world.

José Neves
Luxury

Why Farfetch’s Problems Are Fashion’s Problems

EU regulators are expected to give the go-ahead for Richemont to spin-off Yoox Net-a-Porter in a joint venture with rival Farfetch. But in the 14 months since the deal was announced, Farfetch has lost 90 percent of its market value with significant implications for the transaction and the wider fashion ecosystem.

Luxury

Why Farfetch’s Problems Are Fashion’s Problems

EU regulators are expected to give the go-ahead for Richemont to spin-off Yoox Net-a-Porter in a joint venture with rival Farfetch. But in the 14 months since the deal was announced, Farfetch has lost 90 percent of its market value with significant implications for the transaction and the wider fashion ecosystem.


Luxury

Farfetch Reports Rare Drop in Online Sales

The strong dollar worked against the luxury marketplace, which has struggled to grow as consumers return to physical stores.

Luxury

Farfetch Reports Rare Drop in Online Sales

The strong dollar worked against the luxury marketplace, which has struggled to grow as consumers return to physical stores.


Luxury

Richemont, Farfetch and YNAP: Understanding a Transformational E-Commerce Deal

The Swiss luxury group is spinning off Yoox Net-a-Porter in a joint venture with fashion platform Farfetch. What does it mean for Richemont, Farfetch, YNAP and the luxury industry at large? BoF dissects the deal.

Luxury

Richemont, Farfetch and YNAP: Understanding a Transformational E-Commerce Deal

The Swiss luxury group is spinning off Yoox Net-a-Porter in a joint venture with fashion platform Farfetch. What does it mean for Richemont, Farfetch, YNAP and the luxury industry at large? BoF dissects the deal.


Luxury

Farfetch Slashes Its Outlook For the Year

The online luxury platform significantly scaled back its expectations for sales in 2022, as the loss of its Russia business and other factors have taken a toll.

Luxury

Farfetch Slashes Its Outlook For the Year

The online luxury platform significantly scaled back its expectations for sales in 2022, as the loss of its Russia business and other factors have taken a toll.


Luxury

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh

The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.

Luxury

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh

The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.


Luxury

Report: Richemont Considers Divesting From YNAP in Favour of Farfetch Partnership

Getting the loss-making e-tailer Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) off its balance sheet has become a priority for Swiss luxury group Richemont and its chairman Johann Rupert, Miss Tweed reported.

Luxury

Report: Richemont Considers Divesting From YNAP in Favour of Farfetch Partnership

Getting the loss-making e-tailer Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) off its balance sheet has become a priority for Swiss luxury group Richemont and its chairman Johann Rupert, Miss Tweed reported.


Beauty

Breaking Down Farfetch’s Big Beauty Play

As the luxury marketplace draws up plans to dive head first into the lucrative beauty category in 2022, a potential tie-up with Violet Grey is just the tip of the iceberg. Will its ambitious strategy work?

Beauty

Breaking Down Farfetch’s Big Beauty Play

As the luxury marketplace draws up plans to dive head first into the lucrative beauty category in 2022, a potential tie-up with Violet Grey is just the tip of the iceberg. Will its ambitious strategy work?


Luxury

Duelling Visions for Online Luxury in Mytheresa and Farfetch’s Latest Results

Success online during this past year was hard-won, but questions remain about which players will be best positioned for the post-pandemic world.

Luxury

Duelling Visions for Online Luxury in Mytheresa and Farfetch’s Latest Results

Success online during this past year was hard-won, but questions remain about which players will be best positioned for the post-pandemic world.


Luxury

Case Study | Inside Farfetch’s Bid to Dominate Luxury E-Commerce

During a blockbuster year for online sales, Farfetch surged ahead of rivals to position itself at the front of luxury’s e-commerce race. Can it spin the current momentum into sustainable — and profitable — growth and become the unrivalled platform for luxury fashion online?

Luxury

Case Study | Inside Farfetch’s Bid to Dominate Luxury E-Commerce

During a blockbuster year for online sales, Farfetch surged ahead of rivals to position itself at the front of luxury’s e-commerce race. Can it spin the current momentum into sustainable — and profitable — growth and become the unrivalled platform for luxury fashion online?


Retail

The Year Ahead: Less Is More for Both Consumers and Brands

Consumers are rethinking how much they buy, while brands are realising that simply stocking more products does not drive better financial results. Winning companies must reduce complexity and inventory levels by taking a more focused and responsive approach to their assortment.

Retail

The Year Ahead: Less Is More for Both Consumers and Brands

Consumers are rethinking how much they buy, while brands are realising that simply stocking more products does not drive better financial results. Winning companies must reduce complexity and inventory levels by taking a more focused and responsive approach to their assortment.


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