**Bukalapak Management Shifts Focus to Virtual Products, Phases Out Physical Sales**
In a recent announcement, Bukalapak’s management shed light on the decision to close its physical product sales service on the platform. Head of Media and Communications at Bukalapak, Dimas Bayu, clarified that while the marketplace service will continue to operate, the company will gradually phase out physical products by February 2025.
**Transition to Virtual Products**
Moving forward, Bukalapak will shift its focus to virtual products on its marketplace platform. “Bukalapak’s marketplace service will continue to operate. However, we will stop offering physical products gradually until February 2025,” Dimas stated, as reported by Kompas.com on Thursday.
The company aims to strengthen its position in the virtual product ecosystem and provide the best services to users in the digital industry by concentrating solely on virtual products.
**Strategic Growth and Future Plans**
Bukalapak is currently prioritizing the growth of the company and its subsidiaries to enhance future prospects. This strategic shift is intended to benefit stakeholders, particularly shareholders, as the company navigates the evolving digital landscape.
**End of an Era for Physical Product Sales**
The official announcement of the closure of Bukalapak’s marketplace service on Tuesday marks the end of a 15-year journey for the platform. Over the years, Bukalapak has served as an online marketplace facilitating millions of sellers in offering physical products such as gadgets, electronics, and fashion items.
**Evolution of Bukalapak**
Founded in 2010 by Achmad Zaky, Nugroho Herucahyono, and Fajrin Rasyid, Bukalapak aimed to empower SMEs in Indonesia through technology. The platform rapidly grew into one of the country’s unicorns and made history as a startup unicorn listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IPO) in 2021. However, facing intense marketplace competition and changing digital consumption patterns, Bukalapak has opted for a significant pivot in its business strategy.
As Bukalapak navigates this transformative phase, the company’s decision to prioritize virtual products underscores its commitment to adapting to industry trends and providing innovative solutions to its users.
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