resale

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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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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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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UK’s Sign of the Times to Expand Luxury Resale Platform
UK’s Sign of the Times to Expand Luxury Resale Platform
October 12, 2023  |  Retail

London-based luxury resale platform Sign of the Times, has recently received new investment from industry leaders, including BrandAlley and Sweaty Betty founder Tamara Hill-Norton. This investment round will...

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Will Nike Refurbished Be a Swoosh for Sneaker Resale?  
Will Nike Refurbished Be a Swoosh for Sneaker Resale?  
October 09, 2023  |  Retail

Despite consumers feeling the pinch on discretionary spending, Nike is witnessing robust direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. In response, Nike has introduced Nike Refurbished, an online platform...

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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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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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