Vestiaire Collective Acquires Tradesy

Trove Acquires Recurate to Expand Branded Resale Technology

August 13, 2024

E-Commerce

Trove, a branded-resale and trade-in platform, has acquired Recurate to combine Trove's trade-in, returns processing and non-new inventory capabilities with Recurate's peer-to-peer expertise and Shopify integrations. The deal gives Trove control of over 75% of U.S. branded resale traffic and adds 29 brand partners; Recurate's co-founders will join Trove's executive team.

Revolve Acquires Majority Stake in Alexandre Vauthier

June 25, 2024

Consumer Products

Revolve Group, Inc. acquired a majority stake in French haute couture house Alexandre Vauthier and will invest six million euros over three years into the brand. The Los Angeles–based retailer said it will contribute newly purchased assets to a new business entity as it seeks to expand into luxury couture following Vauthier's recent administration proceedings; financial terms beyond the investment schedule were not disclosed.

Verndale Acquires Yaksa

March 19, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Verndale, a Boston-based digital experience agency, acquired Montréal-based digital commerce agency Yaksa to strengthen its ecommerce capabilities and expand its market presence in the US and Canada. Yaksa will operate under its brand short-term while integrating into Verndale to deliver expanded end-to-end ecommerce, digital strategy, and implementation services to enterprise and mid-market clients.

GOAT Group Acquires Grailed

October 17, 2022

E-Commerce

GOAT Group has agreed to acquire Grailed in a cash-and-stock deal, combining the two resale marketplaces to expand GOAT's apparel and accessories offering and unite their global communities. The acquisition follows GOAT's prior investment in Grailed in September 2021 and is expected to close subject to customary approvals.

Syte Acquires Fashion and Furniture Segments of Slyce

September 22, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Syte, the AI-powered product discovery platform, acquired the fashion and furniture segments of Slyce to expand its North American footprint and add Slyce’s retail customer portfolio. Terms were not disclosed; the deal brings more than 60 fashion and furniture retailer integrations to Syte’s platform and aims to accelerate growth in the US market.

Etsy Acquires Depop for $1.625 Billion

June 2, 2021

E-Commerce

Etsy, Inc. agreed to acquire Depop, a London‑headquartered fashion resale marketplace, for $1.625 billion in a cash‑heavy deal. Depop will operate as a standalone, community‑led marketplace under Etsy’s ‘house of brands,’ expanding Etsy’s presence in the fast‑growing Gen Z resale apparel market.