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CarousellMobile, the mobile-centric division of Carousell, has announced the launch of its inaugural physical outlet at Chinatown Point. This move marks a new phase in the company’s growth, introducing a tangible retail presence to supplement its popular…
The Singapore-based e-commerce platform, Carousell, is set to launch its first physical store dedicated to second-hand luxury handbags in the city-state. Carousell Luxury Store Opening Carousell will debut a 1,400 square foot retail space, christened as…
Carousell, a Singaporean consumer-to-consumer (C2C) service platform operating across Southeast Asia, is letting go of about 110 employees, or 10% of its total headcount, to reduce costs amid a challenging market condition for the tech industry. The…
ONLINE marketplace Carousell has inked a deal to buy Refash, a Singapore e-commerce platform and store operator for second-hand clothes, the companies announced on Monday (May 9). The deal value is undisclosed. Launched in 2015, Refash is focused on…
Online marketplace Carousell has acquired Ox Street, a Singapore-based marketplace for authenticated sneakers and streetwear, the company announced on Monday. It did not disclose the deal value. Founded in 2019, Ox Street is focused on making the second-hand…
Carousell Group, the leading classifieds group in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced that it has secured an investment of US$100 million to accelerate its leadership in the region, and to reimagine the classifieds experience with a focus on convenience…
Carousell Hong Kong has appointed Hong Kong digital industry veteran Kevin Huang (pictured) as managing director. Huang, who was last CEO of Birdie for about two years, will now oversee the development of overall business strategy, managing the daily…
South Korean online platform Naver has invested in Singaporean classified-ad service Carousell. The US$80 million investment was made by a consortium led by the firm that includes other Korean investment businesses Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund and NH…
Classified-ad service Carousell is offering up to SG$2 million (US$1.3 million) in free advertising for nonprofits serving communities impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Organizations in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines engaged in…
701Search owns leading general classifieds sites Mudah in Malaysia, Chotot in Vietnam and OneKyat in Myanmar. Johan Rostoft, Head of Online Classifieds at Telenor Group, said “We have built a profitable and high-growth marketplace business serving millions of…
Classifieds service Carousell has signed an agreement with telecommunications firm Telenor Group in part to merge with 701Search, which owns online marketplaces Mudah in Malaysia, Cho Tot in Vietnam, and OneKyat in Myanmar. Following the equity and cash…
Singapore-based online advertising platform Carousell has marked its seventh anniversary with the launch of a new visual identity, together with milestones including having reached its 250 millionth listing and fourfold revenue growth last year. “Our mission…
Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing classifieds, today announced the appointment of Lewis Ng as Chief Commercial Officer. Lewis will be responsible for all commercial relationships, including high-value verticals, advertising sales and…
Singaporean m-commerce platform Carousell has raised US$56 million from Naspers, the parent company of the Philippines’ online marketplace OLX. As part of the deal, Carousell will also acquire OLX Philippines, with the transaction due to be completed by the…
Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing classifieds, announced the appointment of industry veteran Su Lin Tan as Vice President of Operations, while Colin Bryar has taken on an advisory role. The new additions reflect the company’s steadfast…
In a strategic bid to accelerate Philippine social commerce growth in a thriving ecosystem, Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing classifieds marketplaces, has recently launched its major team-up with Xend, the country’s top e-commerce…
