EBay to Buy Depop From Etsy for $1.2 Billion - The Wall Street Journal

EBay to Buy Depop From Etsy for $1.2 Billion The Wall Street Journal

18 Feb, 22:01 — 18 Feb, 23:23

Why this matters

This acquisition is a significant move in the e-commerce and second-hand fashion market, highlighting the growing importance of 're-commerce' and strategic shifts for major platforms. It indicates how established companies like Etsy and eBay are adapting to market trends and optimizing their business portfolios.

Key entitiesEBay Depop Etsy

The Story

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What sources agree on

EBay is buying Depop from Etsy.
The acquisition price for Depop is $1.2 billion.
The transaction involves the online secondhand-clothing site Depop.

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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EBay is buying Depop from Etsy.

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ReutersVery High56d ago

Ebay To Acquire Depop From Etsy - TradingView

Ebay To Acquire Depop From Etsy TradingView

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BBCHigh56d ago

eBay buys second-hand clothing app Depop for $1.2bn

The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.

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wsjHigh56d ago