Away news and trends

Away Luggage Quiets Talks of Buyout, Shifts Focus to Retail Expansion 
Retail // April 26, 2023

In February, Away luggage toyed with the idea of selling. Now, it’s expanding its physical footprint with its latest store opening in San Jose, California, this week.  See also: Luggage Brand Away Reportedly Seeking Potential Buyers The decision to look for a purchaser follows the...

Luggage Brand Away Reportedly Seeking Potential Buyers
Retail // February 13, 2023

Luggage brand Away is reportedly considering a sale and other strategic options. Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 13) that the firm was valued at $1.45 billion in 2019 but that it’s not clear what price it could command today, were it to choose to be sold....

Away Brings Brick-And-Mortar Store To Seattle
Retail // February 12, 2021

Travel brand Away has opened a brick-and-mortar location in Seattle. The company, which now has 13 physical stores throughout the United States, U.K. and Canada, provides a host of luggage, bags and travel products, according to an announcement. “As we continue to expand Away’s retail...

Away Luggage Company Furloughs Approximately Half Its Staff
Retail // April 09, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing travel to a standstill, Away has announced it is furloughing approximately half of its team and laying off an additional 10 percent. The travel luggage company noted in a Medium post that it has seen sales of its products drop by over 90 percent...

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Klarna Powers BNPL for Luggage, Travel Accessories Brand Away

April 29, 2024
Klarna has partnered with luggage and travel accessories brand Away. With this collaboration, Klarna’s interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are available to Away’s customers in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Klarna said in a Monday (April 29) post on LinkedIn. “At Klarna, we’re always looking for ways to make shopping smooth for our customers,” the […]

Luggage Brand Away Reportedly Seeking Potential Buyers

February 13, 2023
Luggage brand Away is reportedly considering a sale and other strategic options. Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 13) that the firm was valued at $1.45 billion in 2019 but that it’s...

Away Brings Brick-And-Mortar Store To Seattle

February 12, 2021
Travel brand Away has opened a brick-and-mortar location in Seattle. The company, which now has 13 physical stores throughout the United States, U.K. and Canada, provides a host of luggage,...

Away Luggage Company Furloughs Approximately Half Its Staff

April 09, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing travel to a standstill, Away has announced it is furloughing approximately half of its team and laying off an additional 10 percent. The travel luggage company noted...