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Etsy sells secondhand clothing marketplace Depop to eBay for .2B

Etsy sells secondhand clothing marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2B

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Etsy is selling Depop, a secondhand clothing app popular with Gen Z and millennials, to eBay for $1.2 billion in cash, the company announced on Wednesday. Etsy says the deal will allow it to focus on its own marketplace. The deal comes nearly five years after Etsy acquired Depop for $1.62 billion, at a time when secondhand clothing apps were gaining in popularity. Founded in 2011, Depop generated approximately $1 billion in gross merchandise sales — the total value of goods sold through its platform — in 2025. In the U.S., the company saw nearly 60% year-over-year growth. As of December 31, 2025, the marketplace had seven million active buyers, nearly 90% of whom were under 34, and more than three million active sellers. “Depop has built a trusted, social-forward marketplace with strong momentum in the pre-loved fashion category, and we are confident that as part of eBay, Depop will be even more well-positioned for long-term growth, benefiting from our scale, complementary offerings, and operational capabilities,” said eBay CEO Jamie Iannone in the press release. …

Ultrarunners in secondhand trainers: the rickshaw drivers taking on the world’s toughest races – photo essay | Global development

Ultrarunners in secondhand trainers: the rickshaw drivers taking on the world’s toughest races – photo essay | Global development

Published by Sam Flores

It is a fiercely competitive market, and one of the toughest physical jobs in Madagascar’s Antsirabe, but over the past five years cycle rickshaw driver Haja Nirina has honed his athletic prowess alongside his business. In this city, about 100 miles (160km) south of the capital, Antananarivo, there are more than 4,000 rickshaws for a population of 265,000, the cheapest transport available for people and goods. Some are pulled by cycles, others by hand. Each day, Nirina makes between 10 and 15 trips, making 10,000 to 15,000 ariary (£1.70 to £2.60). Unlike 99% of drivers, Nirina doesn’t lose 5,000 ariary of his income paying a daily rental fee for the rickshaw. For the past three years, he has owned his, thanks to a programme run by his local athletic club. Crown Athletics Club has its roots in Antsirabe’s first rickshaw race in 1997, when Tsiry Rakotomalala organised prizes of rice, chickens and other food items. Jean-Claude Rakotonirina, known as Diry, 33, who pulls his rickshaw by hand, is one of Crown Athletics’ rising stars. In …

Secondhand market booms, challenging luxury industry

Secondhand market booms, challenging luxury industry

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Despite its astronomical price, the Kelly bag by Hermès has found a buyer. In December 2025, at the height of the Christmas rush, LuxSpace sold a gold leather model of the bag for €27,980. It was a secondhand item. Located in Paris’s 8th arrondissement at 90 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the boutique specializes in pre-owned luxury goods. Its founders, Zhao Xiujun and her husband, Wang Goan, chose the address for its proximity to the historic Hermès store, which draws crowds year-round at number 24. LuxSpace offers more than 600 models, including the most expensive from Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel. Most of the pieces cost several thousand euros. “If it’s in good condition, the Chanel 2.55 can be worth €7,000 to €8,000,” explained Qian Siu, who oversees consignments. That’s 30% less than the retail price. Secondhand luxury bags, each costing around €30,000. Inside the LuxSpace store in Paris, January 14, 2026. SIMONE PEROLARI FOR LE MONDE  The highly select consignment shop caters to buyers who are purchasing luxury goods for the first time, “tourists …

Young couple decorate L.A. rental with thrifted secondhand home decor

Young couple decorate L.A. rental with thrifted secondhand home decor

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After moving to Los Angeles from Palo Alto in 2023 with only a standing desk and a bed frame, Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait learned quickly how to furnish an empty rental without buying anything new. Because they love thrifting, decorating together was actually fun for them. In this series, we spotlight L.A. rentals with style. From perfect gallery walls to temporary decor hacks, these renters get creative, even in small spaces. And Angelenos need the inspiration: Most are renters. Two years later, their love of thrifting, antiquing, bargaining and restoring has turned their Westwood rental into a showcase of “secondhand treasures,” says Van Hulsen, 28, who works as a commercial contract specialist. “I have always liked things that have history and character and a story behind them,” she says. “Each piece represents a store we love, a lucky find or a successful haggle that ended with us carrying home something with history.” Andrew Chait and Tess van Hulsen relax on their condo rooftop, sitting on patio furniture they bought in Venice through Facebook …

The week in pictures: ICE In Minnesota, tractors in Paris and Trump gets a second-hand Nobel

The week in pictures: ICE In Minnesota, tractors in Paris and Trump gets a second-hand Nobel

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Home Culture Iran’s protests go international amid a deadly crackdown, ICE agents terrorise US citizens in Minnesota, far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeals her embezzlement conviction, French farmers protest with tractors in Paris and US President Donald Trump gets his long-coveted Nobel Prize – albeit second-hand. FRANCE 24 looks back at the week’s most striking images. Issued on: 18/01/2026 – 12:24 2 min Reading time Protesters demonstrate with signs reading “Make America Go Away” (MAGA) – a play on the Trump movement’s slogan – to show support for Greenland in Copenhagen on January 17, 2026. © Tom Little, Reuters A protester lights a cigarette with a burning photo of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a demonstration in Berlin in support of mass anti-government protests in Iran on January 14, 2026. © Ebrahim Noroozi, AP ICE agents seize US citizen Aliya Rahman after smashing her window and dragging her from her car while she was on her way to an appointment at the Traumatic Brain Injury Center in Minneapolis. Rahman, who is disabled, later …

Hunt, scroll, strike gold: the best clothes and accessories to buy secondhand – and where to find them | Vintage fashion

Hunt, scroll, strike gold: the best clothes and accessories to buy secondhand – and where to find them | Vintage fashion

Published by Sam Flores

What’s not to love about secondhand shopping? You get one-off pieces while making an environmentally conscious fashion choice. From party dresses to jeans, some pieces are even better – and much more affordable – vintage. A well-made, brand-new leather jacket could set you back anywhere between £150 and £700, but you could pick up a secondhand one for £50 or less. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But it can be daunting when you first start. Knowing what you’re looking for and where you can find it is key. Consider where to shop: Vinted is good for a high-street steal, while Vestiaire Collective could get you discount designer (and it’s great for shoes; see below). Don’t overlook your local charity shop, either: some of my most satisfying secondhand buys have come from Oxfam or Crisis. We don’t all have time to trawl through shops and sites, so here are some tips and tricks on the best pieces to buy vintage, how to …