Luxury Consignment news and trends

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

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 high-end fashion. The RealReal is undergoing a comprehensive revamp, involving alterations to its commission system, a reevaluation of its supply...

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

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 development reported by PYMNTS, The RealReal has embarked on an overhaul, aiming to reap the benefits in the first half...

Main Street Meets Luxury Consignment Shops With a High-Tech Update
Retail // November 08, 2023

Luxury consignment is a thriving niche within the fashion industry, offering a sustainable and cost-effective way for consumers to access high-end, designer products at more affordable prices. While the brick-and-mortar approach to luxury consignment has its advantages of personalization and in-store experience, it often lacks...

Will Rebag Get Consignment Right? 
Retail // September 25, 2023

In March, The RealReal, revealed that it would be looking to consign its way to near-term profitability. Since its establishment in 2011, this platform dedicated to secondhand goods has not yet managed to generate a profit. While the success of these efforts remains uncertain, the...

Interviews & Exclusives
Rebag CEO on Why the Future of Resale Is Diversification

November 23, 2023
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 high-end fashion. The RealReal is undergoing a comprehensive revamp, involving alterations to its commission system, a reevaluation of its supply dynamics, and the incorporation of third-party advertising. Meanwhile, Fashionphile, a […]

Quick Reads
EBay Rolls Out Branded Buses to Promote Consignment Service

December 12, 2023
Online marketplace eBay is rolling out a limited-time mobile consignment concierge that will promote the selling experience offered by the recently launched eBay consignment service. A branded bus called the Luxe Line will visit locations in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, offering people a physical place to consign their luxury accessories and shop for new ones, […]

Funding Could Bring The RealReal To $1B Valuation

April 24, 2019
The RealReal, an online retailer for authenticated luxury consignment, has authorized the sale of up to $70 million in new shares that could put its valuation at $1.06 billion. A...

The RealReal Snags $115M To Expand Brick-And-Mortar

July 26, 2018
The RealReal, the leader in authenticated luxury consignment, has announced the closing of a $115 million Series G financing, bringing it to a total of $273 million in equity capital....

Snobswap Snags $1M To Take Consignment Shops Digital

August 07, 2015
Bringing bricks-and-mortar online seems to be a natural transition in the retail industry, but not every retailer is created equal in their experience of making the switch. That’s why one startup...