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Half of Luxury Shoppers Prefer Resale, and The RealReal Saw It Coming 
Half of Luxury Shoppers Prefer Resale, and The RealReal Saw It Coming 
May 07, 2026  |  eCommerce

Luxury resale used to be a secondary consideration. The numbers say it isn’t anymore. Nearly half of luxury consumers now factor resale value into primary...

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The RealReal Reports Record GMV as Luxury Resale Demand Surges
The RealReal Reports Record GMV as Luxury Resale Demand Surges
November 10, 2025  |  Earnings

The RealReal reported third-quarter results on Monday (Nov. 10) showing stronger sales and improved efficiency as the luxury resale market continues to attract cost-conscious consumers....

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ThredUp Stock Climbs as More Consumers Shift to Resale
ThredUp Stock Climbs as More Consumers Shift to Resale
April 28, 2025  |  Retail

Secondhand clothing retailer ThredUp saw its stock climb Monday (April 28) ahead of its next earnings report. As Seeking Alpha reports, analysts note that the...

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GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice
GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice
January 17, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. With its ability to process immense datasets,...

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ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
December 16, 2024  |  Retail

The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. As just one...

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China’s Secondhand Luxury Market Blooms as Consumers Feel Pinched
China’s Secondhand Luxury Market Blooms as Consumers Feel Pinched
November 24, 2024  |  Retail

While Chinese consumers are struggling, the country’s secondhand luxury market is reportedly thriving. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Nov. 24), companies such as...

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Fleek Raises $20 Million to Expand Secondhand Apparel Platform
Fleek Raises $20 Million to Expand Secondhand Apparel Platform
November 12, 2024  |  Investments

London-based startup Fleek reportedly raised $20.4 million to expand its secondhand clothing platform. Fleek works with roughly 10,000 resellers and retailers in 70 countries, moving...

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Goodbye Treasure Hunts? AI Reshapes Online Thrifting
Goodbye Treasure Hunts? AI Reshapes Online Thrifting
November 05, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The digital equivalent of rummaging through clothing racks may soon become a relic as ThredUp rolls out artificial intelligence to transform the happily chaotic world...

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Ikea Tests Appetite for Secondhand Furniture With ‘Preowned’ Marketplace
Ikea Tests Appetite for Secondhand Furniture With ‘Preowned’ Marketplace
August 26, 2024  |  Retail

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...

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