Why Westwing opened physical stores

Westwing’s transformation is a rare example of how a digital brand can reinvent itself and return to profitable growth. Recorded in Munich, this conversation with CEO Andreas Hoerning explores how the company shifted away from the flash sales model, rebuilt its technology foundation, premiumized its design-led assortment, expanded into physical retail, and made the difficult decision to walk away from unprofitable revenue. The discussion also dives into leadership during crisis, balancing data with intuition, and Westwing’s ambition to become Europe’s leading design super brand.