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Ebay records strong Q1 following Depop acquisition agreement

US-based e-commerce platform Ebay has reported strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company saw gross merchandise volume (GMV) reach 22.20 billion dollars, representing an 18 percent increase on an as-reported basis and a 14 percent rise on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis. Revenue for the period climbed...

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Chidi Onwudike appointed chief operating officer at Depop

London-based circular fashion marketplace Depop has officially appointed Chidi Onwudike as its new chief operating officer (COO). Onwudike, who previously served as the company’s vice president of strategy & customer experience, announced the promotion via LinkedIn as she prepares to return to the workforce following maternity leave. Expressing...

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The resale revolution and why brands want back in

The second-hand fashion market has crossed a threshold. When eBay agreed to buy Depop from Etsy for around 1.2 billion dollars, it was another signal that resale is no longer a niche corner of retail. It has become a central part of how younger consumers shop. For Gen Z in particular, buying pre-loved clothing is normal. It offers a mix of...

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eBay announces strong 2025 results and definitive agreement to acquire Depop

eBay Inc. reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, a period chief executive officer Jamie Iannone described as a "milestone year" driven by disciplined strategic execution and a focus on recommerce. For the full year ended December 31, 2025, the company generated 11.1 billion dollars in revenue, an 8...

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Depop launches campaign designed to reframe resale as ‘practical personal economy’

A new US campaign launched by Depop is aiming to reposition resale as a “practical personal economy”, urging consumers to see the sector as a means to support everyday life. Dubbed ‘Depoponomics’, the campaign looks to spotlight how customers are funding personal expenses through their personal style. Video director Dave Meyers oversaw the...

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Etsy appoints new CEO as Q3 results surpass expectations

Online marketplace Etsy has promoted its current chief growth officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, to chief executive officer as Josh Silverman prepares to step down from the helm. The shift in leadership comes as the company reported Q3 performance that surpassed expectations. Patel Goyal, who also currently serves as president of the company, will take...

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Depop launches moodboard-inspired feature to expand socially-driven experiences

Resale platform Depop has expanded its features to include a moodboard-inspired experience that allows users to create a selection of products that they can then purchase in one go. Dubbed ‘Outfits’, the new in-app service acts as a styling and collaging tool through which shoppers can put together full looks using any listed item and then...

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Depop names Peter Semple as CEO

Resale marketplace Depop has appointed Peter Semple as chief executive officer. He will take up the role from August 1 after serving as the platform’s interim CEO since May 2025. Prior to Depop, Semple already held notable experience at tech firms, including Google, where he was part of a small innovation team at Google Creative Lab. He then...

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Depop launches partnership with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

Circular fashion marketplace Depop is teaming up with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 game to allow players new ways to express their style while skating. The collaboration will see Depop dropping into the gaming world by offering players access to a Depop-branded ‘Create-A-Skater’ pack featuring 15 branded styles and skateboards inspired by real...

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Indie vanguard and contemporary classics: Depop predicts 2025 fashion trends

Secondhand marketplace Depop has made its predictions for trends it believes will dominate 2025 in a report that particularly highlights a shift towards more durable, versatile fashion, thus actively discounting microtrends. Developed in collaboration with AI retail intelligence platform Edited, the 2025 Fashion Trends report relies on what...

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Sportswear, Cowboys and Co: Depop trends for SS24

Can a second-hand website predict trends? The London-based fashion marketplace Depop, its in-house trend forecaster Agus Panzoni and the 35 million registered users acquiesce and give some detailed insight into the next “big thing” for the upcoming summer. With Festival Season fast approaching, Depop analysed the most searched-for secondhand...

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Depop removes selling fees in UK

Resale marketplace Depop has announced some changes to its payment structure, including the removal of its 10 percent selling fee for users in the UK. Having immediately been applied to new listings, the move hopes to aid sellers and comes as part of Depop’s efforts to further open up access to the circular economy. Alongside this, the platform...