The RealReal

Rebag CEO on Why the Future of Resale Is Diversification
Rebag CEO on Why the Future of Resale Is Diversification
November 23, 2023  |  Retail

As inflation takes its toll on consumer spending, luxury consignment stores are grappling with the effects, witnessing a notable increase in the challenges associated with...

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Consignment Shops Diversify to Boost Sales as Consumers Pull Back 
Consignment Shops Diversify to Boost Sales as Consumers Pull Back 
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

As the impact of inflation reverberates through consumer spending, luxury consignment shops feel the pinch, experiencing a surge in haute couture stress.  In a recent...

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The RealReal Gets Real Revenue From Advertising
The RealReal Gets Real Revenue From Advertising
November 07, 2023  |  Retail

The RealReal has been doing a lot of cleanup in 2023, and the luxury consignment shop is hopeful to see the fruits of its labor...

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Goodwill Focuses on eCommerce as Resale Competition Grows
Goodwill Focuses on eCommerce as Resale Competition Grows
October 15, 2023  |  eCommerce

Goodwill is increasing its eCommerce focus amid competition from brands like Poshmark and ThredUp. “There’s so much competition coming into the market now,” Matt Kaness, chief executive of GoodwillFinds eCommerce,...

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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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The RealReal Looks to Third-Party Ads as It Retools Resale Platform 
The RealReal Looks to Third-Party Ads as It Retools Resale Platform 
August 09, 2023  |  eCommerce

Do you click on third-party ads? Whatever your answer may be, it’s a part of The RealReal’s 2023 reconfiguration strategy.   The resale platform is planning...

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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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