Mercari news and trends

Brands Set Sights on D2C Resale Opportunity Amid Growing Demand
Retail // April 01, 2024

As ongoing economic pressures have consumers continuing to shop secondhand to save on retail spending, brands are looking to capture this growing opportunity through direct resale platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

eCommerce Platform Mercari to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Payments 
Bitcoin // January 08, 2024

Japanese eCommerce giant Mercari will reportedly begin accepting bitcoin payments on its platform in June.  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...

Luxury Shoppers Are Slow to Convert but Demand Digital Innovation
Retail // September 05, 2023

Luxury retailers have established a reputation for their exclusive and upscale offerings, catering to a limited clientele characterized by discerning preferences and substantial financial resources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

James Allen Offers ChatGPT Assistant Subscriptions to Shoppers
Artificial Intelligence // August 11, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has become a major trend in retail. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Ulta, Old Navy and Mercari Rise in Holiday Shopping App Usage

November 03, 2025
Who’s going to win the digital wallet for the holidays? It was a question we asked as November started. A quick check of the PYMNTS app provider shopping rankings for October showed a few surprises climbing up the ranks. The PYMNTS.com Shopping Apps page offers a monthly ranking of smartphone Shopping Apps, assessing them based […]

Luxury Shoppers Are Slow to Convert but Demand Digital Innovation

September 05, 2023
Luxury retailers have established a reputation for their exclusive and upscale offerings, catering to a limited clientele characterized by discerning preferences and substantial financial resources. Get the Full Story Complete...

James Allen Offers ChatGPT Assistant Subscriptions to Shoppers

August 11, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has become a major trend in retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mercari US CEO: Modernizing Marketplaces For The Casual Seller

August 10, 2020
If America ever needed a digital estate sale — or even a garage sale, for that matter — it’s right now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
eCommerce Platform Mercari to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Payments 

January 08, 2024
Japanese eCommerce giant Mercari will reportedly begin accepting bitcoin payments on its platform in June.  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 […]

Mercari Adds ChatGPT-Powered Shopping Assistant to Marketplace Platform

April 18, 2023
Mercari has added a ChatGPT-powered shopping assistant to its marketplace platform for secondhand items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

New Shopping App Provider Ranking Shows Big Changes in Just One Month

March 18, 2022
There’s an old song — ancient, really — that croons, “What a difference a day makes.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Mercari Teams With Zip To Bring BNPL To Secondhand eCommerce

September 01, 2021
The Japanese secondhand eCommerce site Mercari is partnering with New York buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Zip (formerly Quadpay) to bring people an easier way to shop for gently...