Resale news and trends

ThredUp Is ‘Cautious’ on State of the Consumer
eCommerce // November 03, 2025

The resale platform ThredUp reported its strongest year-over-year growth in nearly four years, buoyed by record new customer acquisition and higher engagement from existing buyers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

eBay Courts Gen Z Shoppers With Tise Acquisition
Acquisitions // September 22, 2025

Online commerce firm eBay is acquiring Tise, a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) second-hand fashion marketplace based in Norway. 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...

Economic Anxiety Fuels Secondhand Luxury Boom for The RealReal
Earnings // 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 consumers are navigating uncertainty: On the day many of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs went...

AI Enhancements, Consumer Tailwinds Boost ThredUp’s Buyer Growth
Earnings // August 05, 2025

Online resale marketplace ThredUp credits AI-driven improvements and macroeconomic shifts for the record buyer growth and accelerating revenues seen its second-quarter results reported Monday (Aug 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice

January 17, 2025
For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. 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 […]

ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience

December 16, 2024
The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Kleinfeld Owner Says the On-Demand Economy Catches Up to Weddings

June 28, 2024
With consumers increasingly expecting to be able to get anything they want, when they want it, bridal retail is picking up the pace, according to Kleinfeld Bridal, the wedding retailer...

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...

Quick Reads
UK to Ban Resale of Tickets Over Face Value and Cap Service Fees

November 17, 2025
United Kingdom ministers reportedly plan to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events at a price above face value. 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 […]

eBay Courts Gen Z Shoppers With Tise Acquisition

September 22, 2025
Online commerce firm eBay is acquiring Tise, a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) second-hand fashion marketplace based in Norway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Economic Anxiety Fuels Secondhand Luxury Boom for The RealReal

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...

AI Enhancements, Consumer Tailwinds Boost ThredUp’s Buyer Growth

August 05, 2025
Online resale marketplace ThredUp credits AI-driven improvements and macroeconomic shifts for the record buyer growth and accelerating revenues seen its second-quarter results reported Monday (Aug 4). Get the Full Story...