The first of several fashion resale news items that caught my attention yesterday morning was a press release reporting that ThredUp was launching live shows on Whatnot, starting that afternoon. Expanding into live shopping makes sense given the format's growth, and Whatnot cites fashion as one of its largest categories. Still, ThredUp built its business on a traditional, web based consignment model. Having inventory on Whatnot with $1 opening bid auctions is an entirely different approach,...

Vinted, founded in 2008 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, operates in more than 25 markets. It drew significant attention when the Financial Times reported on November 16, 2025 that a proposed share sale could value the company at €8 billion, up from €5 billion in a 2024 sale. That figure was confirmed in April 2026 when investors purchased €880 million in shares from existing shareholders at an €8 billion valuation. Vinted is a peer-to-peer marketplace where secondhand goods are listed and...

As my readers know, I enjoy analyzing the fine details of rules and regulations, something I spent a great deal of time doing during my banking years. Combine that with my interest in luxury, handbags, and the way high value goods move through retail and resale, and I was especially struck by today's State Department headline in one of my news searches: “Advisory Regarding Luxury Goods and Wholesale Club Transaction Risks with Iranian Officials Under the Foreign Missions Act.” The September...