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How secondhand fashion is reshaping the global apparel market

The global secondhand apparel market is on an unprecedented growth trajectory, set to reach 367 billion dollars by 2029, according to ThredUp’s annual Resale 2025 report. This sector is expanding at a pace 2.7 times faster than the broader global apparel industry, reflecting a seismic shift in consumer behavior and retail strategies. In 2024...

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ThredUp's Q4 results exceed expectations

Online resale platform ThredUp said in a preliminary results statement that fourth quarter revenue, gross margin and adjusted EBITDA margin are above previously issued guidance for the United States. The company recorded total revenue of 66.7 million dollars to 67.2 million dollars in the US versus the previous expected range of 58 million...

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Danielle Vermeer to join ThredUp as head of social commerce

Online resale platform ThredUp has appointed fashion tech executive, Danielle Vermeer, to the newly created role of head of social commerce, effective January 2025. The company said, Vermeer will spearhead ThredUp's efforts to make resale more engaging and accessible to a wider audience through innovative shopping experiences. Commenting on the...

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ThredUp Q3 revenues decline by 11 percent

ThredUp third quarter revenue of 73 million dollars, decreased by 11 percent, while US revenue of 61.5 million dollars, decreased by 10 percent year-over-year. Net loss widened to 24.8 million dollars, while net loss in the US was 9.9 million dollars. Adjusted EBITDA loss was 2.5 million dollars and adjusted EBITDA in the US was 0.7 million...

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Second-hand fashion platform Thredup leaves Europe

Second-hand platform Thredup is calling it quits in Europe. The company has announced it is withdrawing from the market, according to a statement. ThredUp, Inc. says it is considering “strategic alternatives” for its European arm. The move is notable given that ThredUp hired a new general manager for Europe in May. The platform entered the...

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ThredUp appoints Tapestry executive Noam Paransky to its board

ThredUp has appointed Tapestry's chief omni and innovation officer Noam Paransky to the company’s board of directors. With more than 25 years of experience in digital retail innovation and omnichannel strategy, Paransky will advise ThredUp as the company transforms its business from a legacy resale marketplace to an AI-powered resale...

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ThredUp appoints new GM for Europe amid expansion

ThredUp has announced the appointment of Florin Filote as the general manager of its European business, a move that comes amid an ongoing expansion in the region for the resale platform. In the position, Filote has been tasked with leading ThredUp’s European operations, which currently covers nine countries in Central and Eastern Europe. He...

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Global resale market to reach 350 billion dollars by 2028

ThredUp, a prominent player in the resale industry, has released its 12th annual Resale Report, shedding light on the robust expansion and evolving trends within the secondhand fashion market. The report underscores the burgeoning significance of resale in the retail landscape and suggests that governmental intervention could expedite the shift...

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At ThredUp, losses narrow and revenue increases amid ‘record orders’

Resale platform ThredUp has posted strong financials for the fourth quarter of 2023, with revenue rising by 14 percent year-over-year to 81.4 million dollars. The company further reported that its gross profit came to 50.4 million dollars YoY, up 12 percent, while its gross margin dropped from 61.9 percent to 63.1 percent in the same period,...

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Rebag and ThredUp partner to “push boundaries” of the resale market

Luxury accessories and jewellery resale platform Rebag has announced a partnership with online resale platform ThredUp to expand resale services. Under the new partnership, Rebag customers will be able to resell gently worn luxury items on ThredUp in exchange for Rebag shopping credit, while ThredUp customers will be able to shop select Rebag...

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ThredUp posts increase in Q2 revenue, narrows losses

Second-hand fashion platform ThredUp has reported an 8 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter as it narrowed its losses. The San Francisco-based company generated revenue of 82.7 million dollars in the three months ended June 30, up from 76.4 million dollars a year earlier. That came as its active buyers fell 0.8 percent to 1.7...

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ThredUp teams up with ‘Barbie’ costume designer Jacqueline Durran

ThredUp, one of the world's largest online resale platforms, has partnered with Academy Award-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran on an exclusive #Barbiecore Dream Shop experience. Durran is the costume designer for ‘Barbie, the Movie,’ which stars Margot Robbie and comes out July 21 and she has thrifted on ThredUp to curate a custom...