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Economic Anxiety Fuels Secondhand Luxury Boom for The RealReal
Earnings // August 07, 2025

Online luxury consignment marketplace The RealReal’s “breakout performance” in the second quarter of 2025 signaled that discretionary spending by consumers amid economic worries remains strong. It’s one signal of how consumers are navigating uncertainty: On the day many of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs went...

The RealReal: AI Tools Improve Sales, Operational Efficiency, Customer Service
Earnings // February 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are helping improve sales, operational efficiency and customer service at The RealReal, executives said Thursday (Feb. 20) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

The RealReal Soars as Luxury Shoppers Cut Back
Retail // 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 — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

The RealReal’s CEO Shares From Platform’s ‘Growth Playbook’ After Strong Q3 
Retail // November 04, 2024

For Rati Sahi Levesque, newly appointed CEO at secondhand luxury goods marketplace The RealReal, her first week at the company’s helm was a promising one.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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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 penetration in secondhand retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Rebag CEO on Why the Future of Resale Is Diversification

November 23, 2023
As inflation takes its toll on consumer spending, luxury consignment stores are grappling with the effects, witnessing a notable increase in the challenges associated with high-end fashion. Get the Full...

Supply Chain Hiccups Sink The RealReal’s Q2

August 07, 2020
The pandemic weighed heavily on The RealReal’s second-quarter earnings announced Thursday (Aug. 6), leading to a steep drop in its results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
Economic Anxiety Fuels Secondhand Luxury Boom for The RealReal

August 07, 2025
Online luxury consignment marketplace The RealReal’s “breakout performance” in the second quarter of 2025 signaled that discretionary spending by consumers amid economic worries remains strong. It’s one signal of how consumers are navigating uncertainty: On the day many of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs went into force, the company nudged up its full-year guidance. Get […]

The RealReal: AI Tools Improve Sales, Operational Efficiency, Customer Service

February 21, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are helping improve sales, operational efficiency and customer service at The RealReal, executives said Thursday (Feb. 20) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. Get the Full...

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...

The RealReal Promotes COO Rati Sahi Levesque to CEO

October 28, 2024
The RealReal has appointed President and Chief Operating Officer Rati Sahi Levesque as president and CEO and as a member of the board. Get the Full Story Complete the form...