Secondhand news and trends

Trove Acquires Recurate to Expand Branded Resale Market Presence 
Acquisitions // August 13, 2024

Branded resale company Trove has acquired Recurate, a “significant” player in its industry. “This acquisition underscores Trove’s commitment to making branded resale more accessible and easier to launch and scale for brands,” the company said in a Tuesday (Aug. 13) news release.  The deal, Trove...

The RealReal: Luxury Resale Shoppers Demand More Bang for Their Buck
Earnings // August 06, 2024

As consumers across income groups feel economic pressure, luxury secondhand marketplace The RealReal is seeing its customers continue to spend but demand more value for their dollar. The company shared in its second-quarter 2024 earnings results Tuesday (Aug. 6) that active buyers increased by 9%...

ThredUp CEO: It Will Be a While Before Shoppers Splurge Again
Earnings // August 05, 2024

Amid revenue declines, ThredUp is not anticipating the financial pressure that consumers are feeling let up any time soon. The online consignment and thrift store shared in its second-quarter 2024 earnings results Monday (Aug. 5) that it saw a 4% decline in total revenue year...

ThredUp Adds AI Tools to Fashion Resale Platform
Retail // August 05, 2024

Online fashion resale platform ThredUp introduced a suite of artificial intelligence-driven shopping tools. The new offerings include an improved search function, an enhanced image search, and the company’s new AI-powered chatbot, according to a Monday (Aug. 5) press release. “AI presents an enormous leap forward...

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Digital Resale Platforms Gain Traction as All Consumers Hunt for Better, Cheaper Stuff

March 06, 2024
As consumers’ budgetary pressures prompt them to seek lower-priced options, many digital resale platforms are seeing growth, but eCommerce has a long way to go when it comes to driving penetration in secondhand retail. Discussing the opportunity that the category presents, Depop owner Etsy shared on its most recent earnings call that as the resale marketplace’s performance has improved, there is […]

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Ikea Tests Appetite for Secondhand Furniture With ‘Preowned’ Marketplace

August 26, 2024
IKEA is reportedly testing a peer-to-peer marketplace where customers can sell each other secondhand furniture. IKEA Preowned is the Swedish retailer’s attempt to take on companies such as eBay and Craigslist, and will be tested in Madrid and Oslo for the remainder of the year before a global rollout, CEO Jesper Brodin said in an […]

Trove Acquires Recurate to Expand Branded Resale Market Presence 

August 13, 2024
Branded resale company Trove has acquired Recurate, a “significant” player in its industry. “This acquisition underscores Trove’s commitment to making branded resale more accessible and easier to launch and scale...

ThredUp Adds AI Tools to Fashion Resale Platform

August 05, 2024
Online fashion resale platform ThredUp introduced a suite of artificial intelligence-driven shopping tools. The new offerings include an improved search function, an enhanced image search, and the company’s new AI-powered...

Kleinfeld Bridal Debuts Pre-Owned Wedding Dress Marketplace

June 18, 2024
Bridal retailer Kleinfeld Bridal has introduced an online marketplace for pre-owned wedding dresses. KleinfeldAgain.com, announced Tuesday (June 18), is designed to address the “growing consumer movement toward circular fashion,” the...