Resale news and trends

Retailers, Platforms Seek Sales-Tax Exemptions to Bolster Resale Market
Retail // July 06, 2026

A coalition of global fashion brands and digital marketplaces is mounting a campaign to eliminate sales taxes on secondhand clothing, according to a report June 30 from Retail Brew. The group argues that taxing items at the point of resale constitutes “double taxation,” as the...

Luxury Resale Market Tops $59 Billion Driven by Side Hustles
Retail // February 24, 2026

The value of the luxury resale space reportedly grew to $59 billion last year. 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...

UK to Ban Resale of Tickets Over Face Value and Cap Service Fees
Legal & Regulation // November 17, 2025

United Kingdom ministers reportedly plan to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events at a price above face value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

ThredUp Is ‘Cautious’ on State of the Consumer
eCommerce // November 03, 2025

The resale platform ThredUp reported its strongest year-over-year growth in nearly four years, buoyed by record new customer acquisition and higher engagement from existing buyers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
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...

Kleinfeld Owner Says the On-Demand Economy Catches Up to Weddings

June 28, 2024
With consumers increasingly expecting to be able to get anything they want, when they want it, bridal retail is picking up the pace, according to Kleinfeld Bridal, the wedding retailer...

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
IKEA Prepares UK Resale Marketplace Launch

August 18, 2026
IKEA plans to launch an online marketplace in the United Kingdom that will allow consumers to buy and sell pre-owned IKEA products, the company said in a Monday (Aug. 17) press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Retailers, Platforms Seek Sales-Tax Exemptions to Bolster Resale Market

July 06, 2026
A coalition of global fashion brands and digital marketplaces is mounting a campaign to eliminate sales taxes on secondhand clothing, according to a report June 30 from Retail Brew. The...

Luxury Resale Market Tops $59 Billion Driven by Side Hustles

February 24, 2026
The value of the luxury resale space reportedly grew to $59 billion last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

UK to Ban Resale of Tickets Over Face Value and Cap Service Fees

November 17, 2025
United Kingdom ministers reportedly plan to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events at a price above face value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...