25 November 2021

CLIPPER LOGISTICS PLC

Clipper and Farfetch to enter into joint venture to create a global e-fulfilment solution

Joint venture to create a global logistics offering dedicated to the luxury industry

                Enhances Farfetch's existing Fulfilment by Farfetch offering of logistics and warehousing solutions to luxury brands 

 Clipper Logistics plc ("Clipper", "the Group" or the "Company"), a leading provider of e-fulfilment and returns management services and other value-added solutions to the retail sector, and Farfetch Limited (NYSE: FTCH), the leading global platform for the luxury fashion industry, today announced they have agreed to establish a joint venture company (the "Joint Venture"), formalising the creation of a global e-commerce fulfilment solution for luxury brands.

The Joint Venture will create a unique logistics offering for inventory from Farfetch's group of companies including Browns and New Guards Group, as well as products from other luxury brands, that will specialise in the complex and highly demanding fulfilment requirements of the global luxury goods sector. By combining Clipper's expertise in full end-to-end online logistics and technical solutions with Farfetch's carrier and duty management systems, and deep expertise and relationships in the luxury industry, the joint venture will offer a world-class,  global fulfilment solution specifically focussed on the needs of luxury businesses.  

The Joint Venture, which is expected to launch in early 2022 subject to relevant regulatory approvals, will offer online fulfilment services in key luxury territories in Europe, Asia and North America with plans to further expand in the medium term.

 Farfetch and Clipper will each own 50% of the Joint Venture. 

Steve Parkin, Executive Chairman of Clipper, said: "The luxury goods sector is going through a period of transformation and we're delighted to extend our relationship with Farfetch to meet these new demands with a global e-fulfilment solution. The partnership of our market leading technology and expertise with Farfetch's global brand and operating expertise will create a unique and fully integrated international offering for stock from Farfetch's group of companies including Browns and New Guards Group, as well as stock from other luxury brands. As consumer behaviours evolve and a rising number of high-end purchases are made online, we are proud to help luxury brands accelerate growth in the online retail space.

"This Joint Venture is fully aligned with our global ambition and another transformational step forward for Clipper as we innovate the logistics space."

Luis Teixeira, Chief Operations Officer, Farfetch, said: "We've had a very successful relationship with Clipper for a number of years and are delighted to take this opportunity, creating a dedicated logistics offering for luxury brands. We believe there is a gap with respect to the very specific value-added services required for high-end brands and boutiques, including being able to handle logistics consistently through one global offering, and provide solutions for high value goods, such as watches and fine jewellery. Our joint venture with Clipper will bridge this gap. It will also enable us to move stock closer to the customer through a global warehousing footprint."

About Clipper

Clipper Logistics plc (  www.clippergroup.co.uk  ), which is premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, is a leading provider of value-added logistics solutions, e-fulfilment and returns management services, delivering value-added, consultancy-led services to its blue-chip client base. A profitable and cash generative commercial vehicles business complements the Group's logistics activities.

About Farfetch

Farfetch Limited is the leading global platform for the luxury fashion industry. Founded in 2007 by José Neves for the love of fashion, and launched in 2008, Farfetch began as an e-commerce marketplace for luxury boutiques around the world. Today, the Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and more than 1,400 of the world's best brands, boutiques and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a single platform. Farfetch's additional businesses include Browns and Stadium Goods, which offer luxury products to consumers, and New Guards Group, a platform for the development of global fashion brands. Farfetch offers its broad range of consumer-facing channels and enterprise level solutions to the luxury industry under its Luxury New Retail initiative. The Luxury New Retail initiative also encompasses Farfetch Platform Solutions, which services enterprise clients with e-commerce and technology capabilities, and innovations such as Store of the Future, its connected retail solution.

For more information, please visit www.farfetchinvestors.com 

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