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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
Financial Markets

Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy

Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.

Financial Markets

Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy

Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.


Luxury

Farfetch Reports Surging Revenue, Acquires JD.com's Luxury Platform for $50 Million

Farfetch said revenue jumped 55 percent in the fourth quarter from the same period last year and that losses narrowed. The marketplace's China platform will also become the entry point for JD.com's luxury customers.

Luxury

Farfetch Reports Surging Revenue, Acquires JD.com's Luxury Platform for $50 Million

Farfetch said revenue jumped 55 percent in the fourth quarter from the same period last year and that losses narrowed. The marketplace's China platform will also become the entry point for JD.com's luxury customers.


Retail

Is Surveillance the Future of Service?

The internet has become a surveillance state. Now, it’s coming to physical retail, creating powerful business opportunities and deep cultural challenges, writes Doug Stephens.

Retail

Is Surveillance the Future of Service?

The internet has become a surveillance state. Now, it’s coming to physical retail, creating powerful business opportunities and deep cultural challenges, writes Doug Stephens.


News & Analysis

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?

This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?

News & Analysis

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?

This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?


Financial Markets

Farfetch Sales Jump in First Results Since IPO

Sales on the online marketplace rose 53 percent to $310 million in the third quarter, outpacing overall luxury spending. The company credits the addition of new brands and strong growth in key emerging markets, including China, Mexico and the Middle East.

Financial Markets

Farfetch Sales Jump in First Results Since IPO

Sales on the online marketplace rose 53 percent to $310 million in the third quarter, outpacing overall luxury spending. The company credits the addition of new brands and strong growth in key emerging markets, including China, Mexico and the Middle East.


Financial Markets

Will Farfetch's First Earnings Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's first financial results as a public company, the Victoria's Secret fashion show and the winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's $400,000 prize. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Financial Markets

Will Farfetch's First Earnings Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's first financial results as a public company, the Victoria's Secret fashion show and the winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's $400,000 prize. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

What’s Next for Farfetch After a Blockbuster IPO?

The fashion platform had a wildly enthusiastic reception on Wall Street. Here’s how the company plans to maintain the momentum.

Luxury

What’s Next for Farfetch After a Blockbuster IPO?

The fashion platform had a wildly enthusiastic reception on Wall Street. Here’s how the company plans to maintain the momentum.


Financial Markets

José Neves Nets $1.2 Billion in Farfetch IPO

The luxury online marketplace priced its shares above its targeted range on Friday in a New York flotation that values the company at over $5.8 billion.

Financial Markets

José Neves Nets $1.2 Billion in Farfetch IPO

The luxury online marketplace priced its shares above its targeted range on Friday in a New York flotation that values the company at over $5.8 billion.


Global Markets

Ahead of IPO, Farfetch Pushes Into Modest Dressing

The London-based marketplace is entering a global partnership with modest luxury retailer The Modist.

Global Markets

Ahead of IPO, Farfetch Pushes Into Modest Dressing

The London-based marketplace is entering a global partnership with modest luxury retailer The Modist.


News & Analysis

10 Revelations Buried in Farfetch’s IPO Filing

The fashion unicorn’s F-1 filing with US securities regulators contains previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.

News & Analysis

10 Revelations Buried in Farfetch’s IPO Filing

The fashion unicorn’s F-1 filing with US securities regulators contains previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.


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