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Arlo Skye's Journey to 70% Year-Over-Year Growth with Flexport Capital

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Applicable Industries
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Transportation
Applicable Functions
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Product Research & Development
About The Customer
Arlo Skye is a three-year-old, direct-to-consumer luggage brand based in New York City. The company was founded by Mayur Bhatnagar and co-founder Mauricio Issa Llano with the goal of offering travelers well-designed, functional luggage pieces at more competitive prices than traditional luxury luggage brands. The brand has won several design awards and has launched collaborations with Audi and Sight Unseen. Arlo Skye has been featured in Condé Nast Traveler, The New York Times, Hypebeast, and Vogue. As a small business, the founders value simplicity in their strategic partnerships.
The Challenge
Arlo Skye, a direct-to-consumer luggage company, was facing a significant challenge in finding a trade financing solution that could adapt to the seasonality of their industry while also reducing landed costs. Despite experiencing strong growth, the three-year-old business was struggling to find flexible options for working capital. The company was also dealing with the complexity of managing relationships with suppliers, factories, financing solutions, and freight forwarders. Prior to their partnership with Flexport, Arlo Skye was working with multiple shippers for different shipments, leading to a lack of transparency and higher costs.
The Solution
Arlo Skye partnered with Flexport Capital to secure trade financing that could accommodate the seasonal ebbs and flows of their business. This partnership allowed Arlo Skye to invest in product innovation and lower costs. Flexport's freight forwarding services introduced simplicity and transparency into Arlo Skye's operations. The company was able to work with a single shipper for all their shipments, leading to fairer prices and lower landed costs. Furthermore, Flexport Capital helped Arlo Skye secure the necessary capital to increase order sizes, save money, and accommodate the seasonal nature of their business.
Operational Impact
  • The partnership with Flexport Capital has brought significant operational benefits to Arlo Skye. The company has been able to streamline its operations by working with a single shipper for all their shipments, leading to increased transparency and fairer prices. The simplicity introduced by Flexport has freed up time for the founders to focus on other aspects of their business. Furthermore, the access to capital has allowed Arlo Skye to place larger orders, leading to cost savings and the ability to accommodate the seasonal nature of their business. Despite tariff increases and continued uncertainty, Arlo Skye is poised for significant growth.
Quantitative Benefit
  • 5% reduction in landed costs
  • 70% year-over-year growth

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