Recommerce news and trends

Investors Expect Secondhand Stores to Profit as Tariffs Challenge Retailers
Retail // April 21, 2025

Investors reportedly expect new U.S. tariffs to be good for sellers of secondhand goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Faume Raises $9.1 Million to Expand Fashion Resale Platform Across Europe
Investments // April 11, 2025

Faume has raised 8 million euros (about $9.1 million) to support the European expansion of its resale platform for premium and luxury fashion brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

AI Drives ThredUp’s 32% Growth in New Customer Volume
Earnings // March 03, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the core of ThredUp’s strategy, driving growth and improving customer engagement. New customer volume rose 32% year over year, according to CEO and Co-Founder James Reinhart, and AI has played a pivotal role. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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

For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice

January 17, 2025
For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience

December 16, 2024
The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

58% of US Consumers Sell Used Clothes to Earn Extra Money

April 10, 2024
In the latest edition of “The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: High-Income Consumers Lead Surprising New Data on Side Hustles,” PYMNTS Intelligence explored a variety of methods U.S. consumers pursue to pick up...

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...

Quick Reads
Peloton Launches P2P Used Equipment Marketplace, ‘Repowered’

June 04, 2025
Peloton introduced its own peer-to-peer resale marketplace, Repowered. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the […]

Investors Expect Secondhand Stores to Profit as Tariffs Challenge Retailers

April 21, 2025
Investors reportedly expect new U.S. tariffs to be good for sellers of secondhand goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Faume Raises $9.1 Million to Expand Fashion Resale Platform Across Europe

April 11, 2025
Faume has raised 8 million euros (about $9.1 million) to support the European expansion of its resale platform for premium and luxury fashion brands. Get the Full Story Complete the...

The RealReal Soars as Luxury Shoppers Cut Back

December 19, 2024
The luxury fashion world’s loss has been The RealReal’s gain this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...