The RealReal’s latest earnings message is less about a single quarter’s sales tally and more about how the luxury reseller thinks artificial intelligence can rewire the work behind every listing, from deciding which sellers to pursue to getting more items authenticated, described and priced fast...
The value of the luxury resale space reportedly grew to $59 billion last year. That’s according to a report Tuesday (Feb. 24) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which says the market for secondhand luxury goods is now growing faster than the primary market. The report describes...
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. Gross merchandise value (GMV) increased 20% to $520 million compared to the same period in 2024, and revenue rose 17%...
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...
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. Discussing the opportunity that the category presents, Depop owner Etsy shared on its most recent earnings call that as the resale marketplace’s performance has improved, there is […]
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. The RealReal is...
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. The drop was tied to closings at its two...
February 24, 2026
The value of the luxury resale space reportedly grew to $59 billion last year. That’s according to a report Tuesday (Feb. 24) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which says the market for secondhand luxury goods is now growing faster than the primary market. The report describes an “uneasy truce” luxury companies have formed with resale platforms […]
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...
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. The online marketplace...
December 19, 2024
The luxury fashion world’s loss has been The RealReal’s gain this year. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (Dec. 19), sales for the luxury resale website have grown for three quarters in...
