resale

Citi Ventures’ Zec: ReCommerce Helps Luxury Brands See Second-Life Revenues
Citi Ventures’ Zec: ReCommerce Helps Luxury Brands See Second-Life Revenues
August 18, 2023  |  Merchant Innovation

Etsy, eBay and Craigslist marked the “first generation” of ReCommerce sites — where anybody could sell just about anything to anyone.  Etsy, Poshmark and Depop...

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Why Farfetch and TheRealReal No Longer Find Beauty Products Pretty
Why Farfetch and TheRealReal No Longer Find Beauty Products Pretty
August 15, 2023  |  eCommerce

Over the past few years, the beauty category has witnessed unprecedented growth, leading to a surge in new brands, innovative products, and cutting-edge marketing strategies....

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Croissant Raises $24 Million to Help Consumers Boost Resale Values
Croissant Raises $24 Million to Help Consumers Boost Resale Values
July 27, 2023  |  Retail

Croissant, a FinTech platform that helps consumers realize the resale value of eCommerce purchases, has launched with $24 million in funding. According to a Thursday...

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Is Resale Losing Its Appeal as Consumers Cut Back on Spending? 
Is Resale Losing Its Appeal as Consumers Cut Back on Spending? 
July 11, 2023  |  Retail

Despite being in operation for 12 years, The RealReal has yet to achieve profitability. However, other brands and retailers have observed the popularity of resale...

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How to Rent Your Summer Wardrobe
How to Rent Your Summer Wardrobe
June 03, 2023  |  Retail

If you can sell your clothes, why can’t you also rent out your clothes? By Rotation, a U.K.-based app, is looking embrace the mindset of...

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eBay Looks to ‘Love Island’ to Spread the Word on Resale Shopping
eBay Looks to ‘Love Island’ to Spread the Word on Resale Shopping
May 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

eBay and “Love Island” have joined forces to strengthen their commitment to the resale movement. This partnership aims to amplify their shared mission of fostering...

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The RealReal Sharpens Resale Focus but Still Reports Loss 
The RealReal Sharpens Resale Focus but Still Reports Loss 
May 11, 2023  |  Retail

It was once said, “The RealReal is a total mess and I can’t quit it.” That said, keeping up with the company’s progression has been...

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thredUP Moves the Needle With Premium, Not Bargain, Buyers
thredUP Moves the Needle With Premium, Not Bargain, Buyers
May 10, 2023  |  eCommerce

One would assume that bargain shoppers would be driving the resale market, but that’s what you get when you assume. According to thredUP’s Q1 2023...

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Footwear Retailers Launch Branded Resale, but Who’s Buying?
Footwear Retailers Launch Branded Resale, but Who’s Buying?
May 09, 2023  |  Retail

While apparel retailers are increasingly making forays into branded resale, creeping behind is footwear. Recently, Toms Shoes launched its resale initiative in partnership with thredUP...

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