Poshmark news and trends

Poshmark to Eliminate Fee on Buyers 3 Weeks After Implementation
eCommerce // October 21, 2024

Poshmark will return to its original fee structure three weeks after introducing a new one that aimed to balance fees between sellers and shoppers. The short-lived fee structure that was implemented Oct. 3 lowered fees for sellers but raised them for buyers. “We made the...

Report: Poshmark Rethinking Change to Fee Structure After 2 Weeks
eCommerce // October 20, 2024

About two weeks after lowering fees for sellers but raising them for buyers, online marketplace Poshmark is reportedly rethinking that change. Some users of the Poshmark app have seen a message saying, “We’re actively working on our new fee structure to better meet your needs....

They Said What? Notable Quotables From This Week in PYMNTS
This Week in PYMNTS // June 14, 2024

This week in PYMNTS, industry insiders discuss everything from composable banking to network tokenization to which tradeoffs lipstick buyers are and are not willing to make. The Future of Credit Carl Pascarella, former CEO of Visa USA for more than a decade and current investor...

Poshmark is Throwing a Virtual Shopping Party for Gen Z
eCommerce // June 13, 2024

With young shoppers increasingly seeking more social shopping experiences across digital and physical channels, Poshmark is turning to virtual, live events to generate enthusiasm and engagement. The resale marketplace announced Thursday (June 13) the launch of Posh Party LIVE, a real-time virtual event centered on...

Interviews & Exclusives
Tech Giants Bet Big Spenders Will Use Their Cameras Instead of Search to Find What They Want to Buy

November 05, 2024
Google’s deployment of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered visual search tools signals Silicon Valley’s broader push to retrain consumers to find information through images rather than keywords and text. The shift toward camera-based search marks one of the most significant changes to how people seek information online since the invention of the search box, though questions remain […]

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...

Poshmark Founder Says ‘Focus on Community’ Powers Consumer Loyalty and Sales

August 03, 2023
In the age of digital commerce, consumers have long been searching for more intuitive ways to discover and purchase products. One notable challenge in this process has been the gap...

The Resale Market Meets Its Mainstream Moment

March 30, 2023
What was once old is new again (and again) as brands and consumers fully embrace the potential of preowned. The resale trend has been steadily growing for years, with preconceived...

Quick Reads
Poshmark to Eliminate Fee on Buyers 3 Weeks After Implementation

October 21, 2024
Poshmark will return to its original fee structure three weeks after introducing a new one that aimed to balance fees between sellers and shoppers. The short-lived fee structure that was implemented Oct. 3 lowered fees for sellers but raised them for buyers. “We made the recent fee change with the goal of helping you, our […]

Report: Poshmark Rethinking Change to Fee Structure After 2 Weeks

October 20, 2024
About two weeks after lowering fees for sellers but raising them for buyers, online marketplace Poshmark is reportedly rethinking that change. Some users of the Poshmark app have seen a...

Poshmark Exiting Overseas Markets to Focus on US

October 20, 2023
Poshmark is shuttering some overseas operations and paying greater attention to America’s recommerce market. “In order to focus on Poshmark’s North America business and drive meaningful growth in its core markets...

Goodwill Focuses on eCommerce as Resale Competition Grows

October 15, 2023
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, told The New York Times...