ReCommerce

Consumers Turn to Social Media Platforms for Secondhand Products as Resale Partnerships Surge
Consumers Turn to Social Media Platforms for Secondhand Products as Resale Partnerships Surge
January 19, 2024  |  Retail

As the economy continues to grapple with rising prices and inflationary pressures, consumers are adjusting their purchasing habits to cope with the erosion of their...

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Nearly Half of High-Income Consumers Purchased Secondhand Products in 2023
Nearly Half of High-Income Consumers Purchased Secondhand Products in 2023
January 11, 2024  |  Retail

Despite the monthly inflation rate staying below 4% from June 2023 to November 2023, stagnant wages and rising prices have prompted consumers to adjust their...

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myGemma CEO: Luxury Resale’s Network Effect Fosters Loyalty, Repeat Business
myGemma CEO: Luxury Resale’s Network Effect Fosters Loyalty, Repeat Business
January 09, 2024  |  Retail

Luxury resale tends to be dominated by consignment platforms. Sites like The RealReal buy designer clothes, bags and jewelry, and then mark the prices to...

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Soum Raises $18 Million to Expand ReCommerce in MENA
Soum Raises $18 Million to Expand ReCommerce in MENA
December 20, 2023  |  eCommerce

ReCommerce platform Soum has raised $18 million to expand through the Middle East. The company, founded in Saudi Arabia in 2021, now hopes to extend its business into...

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Ebay to Take on Poshmark, The RealReal for Luxury Resale Spend 
Ebay to Take on Poshmark, The RealReal for Luxury Resale Spend 
December 19, 2023  |  Retail

In a bid to draw consumers to its eCommerce platform, eBay is exploring new retail avenues. The online retailer served as a go-to site for...

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

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...

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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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ThredUP Says It’s Reeling in Premium Shoppers 
ThredUP Says It’s Reeling in Premium Shoppers 
November 06, 2023  |  eCommerce

ThredUP is reeling in a more upscale clientele.   “We’ve done a really good job as a team of focusing more of our buyer efforts on...

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