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eBay's Depop acquisition drives $9B in fashion sales fueled by Gen Z

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eBay's acquisition of Depop is proving successful, with the combined fashion sales volume reaching $9 billion over the past year. Gen Z's strong interest in secondhand clothing, driven by sustainability concerns and affordability, has significantly boosted Depop's sales, nearly doubling year-over-year in the U.S. This trend is reshaping the fashion industry, with other brands also developing resale programs, and the global secondhand apparel market is projected to reach $393 billion by 2030. AI

IMPACT This trend highlights how younger demographics are driving recommerce, influencing brand strategies and market growth in the apparel industry.

RANK_REASON Significant growth in sales for a major e-commerce platform driven by a specific demographic trend. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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eBay's Depop acquisition drives $9B in fashion sales fueled by Gen Z

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Osmonbekov ·

    Gen Z’s obsession with secondhand clothes is paying off for eBay as its fashion sales with Depop hit $9 billion over the past year

    eBay's CEO says Gen Z believes everything they want already exists, and that mindset is helping drive Depop’s sales

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