Press
Eureka Fripe are Recognised as a pillar of the professional vintage market
Eureka Fripe has spent 50 years carving a unique path through the secondhand industry.
From specialised trade journals to the global fashion press, the media consistently praises our vision and our ability to scale vintage at an industrial level—without sacrificing its soul.
Explore a curated selection of our story through the headlines below.
Télérama
"Founded forty-six years ago by Bernard Graf, Eureka Fripe began with a bold vision for wholesale secondhand clothing. That intuition proved transformative: today, the group is a global leader boasting 150 employees and €39 million in annual revenue. Their massive operation moves 50 tons of clothing weekly, maintaining a rotating inventory of 10 million items—a 'vintage goldmine' that serves as a primary resource for thrift stores, stylists, and costume designers worldwide."
Les Echos
"As a global player of the secondhand industry, Eureka Fripe operates on a staggering scale. Its 24,000-sqm facility near Rouen, in the Seine-Maritime region, serves as a central hub, housing between 3,500 and 4,000 tons of used clothing at any given time.
This translates to an inventory of 12 to 17 million garments. Each week, the warehouse processes three to four containers, totaling over 45 tons of incoming textiles."
Europe 1
"Eureka Fripe’s influence extends far beyond France, underpinned by a global network of five international subsidiaries across the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Netherlands. This cross-continental presence cements Eureka Fripe’s position as a premier global trendsetter in the secondhand market."
Sept à Huit
"What began as a single thrift store in Rouen, opened when he was just 20, has evolved into a half-century legacy. Today, he sits at the helm of France’s largest secondhand empire, commanding a presence that spans the globe."
Paris Normandie
"Headquartered near Rouen, Eureka Fripe has evolved from a regional startup into a global giant of the secondhand industry. Since its founding over 40 years ago, the brand has blossomed into a preeminent world leader in the vintage market."
Fashion Network
"In an era of automation, Eureka Fripe remains a sanctuary of human touch. There are no machines here; instead, the group relies on the seasoned intuition of its team. This manual expertise and 'keen eye' for the next trend allow for a near-artisanal level of curation—applied at an industrial scale."