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Michael Kliger

Chief Executive, Mytheresa

The Mytheresa chief executive has led the luxury e-tailer to operating profitability and through a successful IPO.

Michael Kliger
Luxury

In Online Luxury, Mytheresa Offers a Shred of Optimism

Mytheresa may not be leaps above its struggling online luxury peers, but its sales and profit growth are still modest. The company is betting that appealing to top spending clients will keep it from suffering the same fate as its competitors.

Luxury

In Online Luxury, Mytheresa Offers a Shred of Optimism

Mytheresa may not be leaps above its struggling online luxury peers, but its sales and profit growth are still modest. The company is betting that appealing to top spending clients will keep it from suffering the same fate as its competitors.


Technology

The Technology Turning New Shoppers Into Loyal Customers

Abundant data and advanced analytics are helping brands create new models of their customers’ lifetime value. The aim is to gain better insight into which shoppers are worth investing in.

Technology

The Technology Turning New Shoppers Into Loyal Customers

Abundant data and advanced analytics are helping brands create new models of their customers’ lifetime value. The aim is to gain better insight into which shoppers are worth investing in.


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.


Retail

After a Strong Start as a Public Company, What’s Next for Mytheresa?

Targeting big spenders with busy schedules, not discount hunters, has been a profitable approach that led to an IPO exceeding expectations. However, competition for those clients is fierce.

Retail

After a Strong Start as a Public Company, What’s Next for Mytheresa?

Targeting big spenders with busy schedules, not discount hunters, has been a profitable approach that led to an IPO exceeding expectations. However, competition for those clients is fierce.


Luxury

The One Luxury E-Commerce Player That’s Consistently Made Money

How has Mytheresa made online luxury profitable when competitors have struggled? CEO and President Michael Kliger reveals the secrets to the company’s success.

Luxury

The One Luxury E-Commerce Player That’s Consistently Made Money

How has Mytheresa made online luxury profitable when competitors have struggled? CEO and President Michael Kliger reveals the secrets to the company’s success.


Retail

Can Mytheresa Bring Its Winning Streak to Menswear?

The German e-tailer has grown into a profitable $400 million business. Now, it’s hoping to crack the $32 billion menswear market.

Retail

Can Mytheresa Bring Its Winning Streak to Menswear?

The German e-tailer has grown into a profitable $400 million business. Now, it’s hoping to crack the $32 billion menswear market.


News & Analysis

Mytheresa Launches Kids

The Neiman Marcus-owned e-tailer is kicking off children’s clothing sales with 35 brands, including capsule collections from Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.

News & Analysis

Mytheresa Launches Kids

The Neiman Marcus-owned e-tailer is kicking off children’s clothing sales with 35 brands, including capsule collections from Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.


Luxury

Why Luxury Retailers Are Making a Play for Housewares

Online retailers like Moda Operandi and MatchesFashion are dipping their toes into the $649 billion homeware space, betting the same customers splurging on dresses and shoes will also buy candles and chairs.

Luxury

Why Luxury Retailers Are Making a Play for Housewares

Online retailers like Moda Operandi and MatchesFashion are dipping their toes into the $649 billion homeware space, betting the same customers splurging on dresses and shoes will also buy candles and chairs.


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