Recommerce news and trends

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...

Millennial Shoppers Lead Resale’s Growth
Retail // June 12, 2024

As consumers turn to secondhand shopping options to manage their budgets amid inflation, millennials are leading the way. By the Numbers For the January edition of the “Consumer Inflation Sentiment Report,” titled “Consumers Shop Secondhand Stores as Often as Other Retail,” PYMNTS Intelligence conducted a...

Shein Begins Extending Resale Platform to Europe, Starting With France
eCommerce // June 03, 2024

Shein has begun extending its resale platform to France, the United Kingdom and Germany. The platform will be expanded in phases. It is now available in France and will be extended next to the United Kingdom and then to Germany, the fashion and lifestyle retailer...

User Experience Is Make-or-Break for Resale Platforms
Retail // May 31, 2024

For secondhand goods marketplaces to function, they need to attract sellers, and those who want to resell items care about more than whether there are going to be buyers — they want it to be easy. By the Numbers The March edition of the PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
58% of US Consumers Sell Used Clothes to Earn Extra Money

April 10, 2024
In the latest edition of “The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: High-Income Consumers Lead Surprising New Data on Side Hustles,” PYMNTS Intelligence explored a variety of methods U.S. consumers pursue to pick up a little extra cash. For some, doing so is a necessity. Fifty-nine percent of U.S. consumers live paycheck to paycheck, including 42% of those earning […]

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...

myGemma CEO: Luxury Resale’s Network Effect Fosters Loyalty, Repeat Business

January 09, 2024
Luxury resale tends to be dominated by consignment platforms. Sites like The RealReal buy designer clothes, bags and jewelry, and then mark the prices to a level that will move...

Pickle CEO Says They’re the DoorDash for Fashion Rentals

November 03, 2023
The demand for rental clothing, accessories and even footwear is gaining momentum. Inflationary pressures are not the only factor driving this trend, as consumers discover an alternate way to keep...

Quick Reads
Kleinfeld Bridal Debuts Pre-Owned Wedding Dress Marketplace

June 18, 2024
Bridal retailer Kleinfeld Bridal has introduced an online marketplace for pre-owned wedding dresses. KleinfeldAgain.com, announced Tuesday (June 18), is designed to address the “growing consumer movement toward circular fashion,” the company said, while meeting the needs of the bride “who doesn’t seek the traditional bridal experience in a salon with family and friends,” along with […]

Shein Begins Extending Resale Platform to Europe, Starting With France

June 03, 2024
Shein has begun extending its resale platform to France, the United Kingdom and Germany. The platform will be expanded in phases. It is now available in France and will be...

Faircado Raises $3.3 Million for AI-Powered reCommerce Platform

May 28, 2024
Faircado has raised €3 million (about $3.3 million) to continue building its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered reCommerce platform. “Faircado exists to empower every consumer to buy better — for their wallet...

EBay to Launch QR Code-Based Feature for Generating Product Listings

May 15, 2024
EBay has unveiled a new “resell on eBay” feature designed to make it easier for brands and consumers to list clothing on the online marketplace. The new feature will be built...