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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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Brian Sharples joins eBay board of directors

The US e-commerce leader eBay has announced the appointment of Brian Sharples to its board of directors, effective March 20, 2026. Following this addition, the board of the California-based company now comprises 12 directors, 11 of whom maintain independent status. Sharples enters the role with extensive experience in scaling technology-driven...

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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 to cut 800 roles across global workforce to realign structure with goals

Marketplace giant Ebay has said it is slashing around 800 roles across the business, representing 6 percent of its global workforce. The platform confirmed the news in a statement shared with various media outlets, including WSJ, to which it said: “We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic...

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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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Is the NFL Super Bowl evolving into a fashion week?

The National Football League’s annual Super Bowl is no longer just a championship football game; its upcoming showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in San Francisco sees the NFL deepening its ties to fashion with a series of fashion shows, designer collaborations, and retail activations. Highlights include American...

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Ebay expands Circular Fashion Fund across Europe and North America

Online marketplace Ebay is expanding its Circular Fashion Fund’s reach across Europe, Switzerland, and Canada, building on its established presence in the UK, Germany, Australia, and the US, as it looks to fund innovative solutions that extend the life of clothing and reduce textile waste. The annual programme, first launched in 2022, is...

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eBay reports strong Q3 performance with revenue and GMV growth

eBay Inc. reported a strong third quarter ended September 30, 2025, with revenue for the quarter reaching 2.8 billion dollars, marking a 9 percent increase on an as-reported basis. Gross merchandise volume (GMV) also grew by 10 percent to 20.1 billion dollars. CEO Jamie Iannone commented on the quarterly performance saying, "Q3 was another...

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Ebay becomes pre-loved partner to Condé Nast

US publisher Condé Nast, renowned for its fashion magazines including Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair, has partnered with Ebay on second-hand fashion. The US resale platform will become the “official pre-loved partner” of Condé Nast, Ebay announced on Monday. The collaboration will span the German, UK and US markets, covering Condé Nast titles such as...

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Ebay becomes strategic partner of Global Fashion Agenda

Marketplace giant Ebay has been named the new strategic partner of Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). The duo are combining their efforts to “accelerate the shift to a circular fashion system” by tackling the current linear model of the fashion industry. Through the partnership, GFA and Ebay will work together with industry peers that are already a...

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Ebay acquires Norway's largest resale app Tise

Ebay has signed an agreement to acquire Tise, the most popular Norwegian marketplace for second-hand fashion and interior items, headquartered in Oslo. Tise, a mobile-first application, has over 2.5 million registered users in the Nordic countries, with more than one million in Norway. The total value of the company is estimated at approximately...

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eBay expands Authenticity Guarantee to cover apparel

eBay has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee to cover apparel in the United Kingdom, ensuring its authentication service covers entire looks from head to toe. The online marketplace’s expanded authentication service for luxury watches, handbags, sneakers, and jewelry represents a major step in eBay’s efforts to establish greater trust in the...