peer-to-peer marketplaces

Mercari Connects U.S. Marketplace to Sellers in Japan, Opens First Store in LA

Peer-to-peer resale marketplace Mercari has opened its U.S. platform to sellers from Japan and also has opened its first-ever physical store, on…

How Ebay is Separating Itself from the Marketplace Pack with a Focus on ‘Enthusiasts’

As it marks its 28th year in business, Ebay finds itself in a vastly different world than the one where it started….

Etsy Buying Spree Continues with $217M Acquisition of Brazil’s Elo7 Marketplace

Elo7’s de facto title as the “Etsy of Brazil” is set to become official, with Etsy announcing it will acquire the peer-to-peer…

Etsy Enters Booming Resale Sector with $1.6B Acquisition of Depop

Maker marketplace Etsy has agreed to acquire resale marketplace Depop for $1.6 billion as it looks to extend its reach both in…

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