The RealReal

Goodwill Focuses on eCommerce as Resale Competition Grows
Goodwill Focuses on eCommerce as Resale Competition Grows
October 15, 2023  |  eCommerce

Goodwill is increasing its eCommerce focus amid competition from brands like Poshmark and ThredUp. “There’s so much competition coming into the market now,” Matt Kaness, chief executive of GoodwillFinds eCommerce,...

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Citi Ventures’ Zec: ReCommerce Helps Luxury Brands See Second-Life Revenues
Citi Ventures’ Zec: ReCommerce Helps Luxury Brands See Second-Life Revenues
August 18, 2023  |  Merchant Innovation

Etsy, eBay and Craigslist marked the “first generation” of ReCommerce sites — where anybody could sell just about anything to anyone.  Etsy, Poshmark and Depop...

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The RealReal Looks to Third-Party Ads as It Retools Resale Platform 
The RealReal Looks to Third-Party Ads as It Retools Resale Platform 
August 09, 2023  |  eCommerce

Do you click on third-party ads? Whatever your answer may be, it’s a part of The RealReal’s 2023 reconfiguration strategy.   The resale platform is planning...

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Croissant Raises $24 Million to Help Consumers Boost Resale Values
Croissant Raises $24 Million to Help Consumers Boost Resale Values
July 27, 2023  |  Retail

Croissant, a FinTech platform that helps consumers realize the resale value of eCommerce purchases, has launched with $24 million in funding. According to a Thursday...

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Is Resale Losing Its Appeal as Consumers Cut Back on Spending? 
Is Resale Losing Its Appeal as Consumers Cut Back on Spending? 
July 11, 2023  |  Retail

Despite being in operation for 12 years, The RealReal has yet to achieve profitability. However, other brands and retailers have observed the popularity of resale...

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How to Rent Your Summer Wardrobe
How to Rent Your Summer Wardrobe
June 03, 2023  |  Retail

If you can sell your clothes, why can’t you also rent out your clothes? By Rotation, a U.K.-based app, is looking embrace the mindset of...

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The RealReal Sharpens Resale Focus but Still Reports Loss 
The RealReal Sharpens Resale Focus but Still Reports Loss 
May 11, 2023  |  Retail

It was once said, “The RealReal is a total mess and I can’t quit it.” That said, keeping up with the company’s progression has been...

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The RealReal Adds Concierge Team and Data Sources for Consignors
The RealReal Adds Concierge Team and Data Sources for Consignors
March 29, 2023  |  Retail

The RealReal has added resources to help consignors do business on the luxury resale marketplace. The firm has enhanced its consignment service model and added...

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The RealReal Sharpens Focus on Consignment, Shrinks Direct Business
The RealReal Sharpens Focus on Consignment, Shrinks Direct Business
March 24, 2023  |  Retail

The RealReal is reportedly shifting resources from its direct business to its luxury consignment business. One casualty of this move is the beauty products category....

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