The Future of Shopping Secondhand Goods: The Rise of Recommerce
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:24 am
Second-hand stores and buying used products are a habit that has been going on since the past. But now, this e-commerce model, called recommerce, which covers both refurbished and second-hand product sales, is rapidly gaining popularity thanks to the trend towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle all over the world. In this article, we will present what recommerce is, how it works, and important statistics. If you are ready, let's take a step together into the rising trends of second-hand sales in e-commerce.
What is Recommerce?
Re-commerce is a business model in which used, refurbished or second-hand products are bought and sold at prices much lower than their normal retail prices. Also known as second-hand sales, this method has started to become popular in our country with applications such as Dolap and Letgo. In recent years, re-commerce has attracted a lot of attention from customers and brands, not only in Turkey but all over the world. According to the 2022 report of
online consignment and second-hand store thredUP , the number of brands and retailers offering their own “re-sale store” offers has increased nearly threefold from 2020 to 2021 alone.
This trend is expected to continue to accelerate year-on-year as more brands discover the benefits of embracing recommerce, both in terms of profitability and sustainability. The importance and proliferation of recommerce is one of the key steps towards a more sustainable and economical world. The shift towards this area by both consumers and brands will help create a more environmentally conscious and aware society in the future.
What is Recommerce?
Re-commerce is a business model in which used, refurbished or second-hand products are bought and sold at prices much lower than their normal retail prices. Also known as second-hand sales, this method has started to become popular in our country with applications such as Dolap and Letgo. In recent years, re-commerce has attracted a lot of attention from customers and brands, not only in Turkey but all over the world. According to the 2022 report of
online consignment and second-hand store thredUP , the number of brands and retailers offering their own “re-sale store” offers has increased nearly threefold from 2020 to 2021 alone.
This trend is expected to continue to accelerate year-on-year as more brands discover the benefits of embracing recommerce, both in terms of profitability and sustainability. The importance and proliferation of recommerce is one of the key steps towards a more sustainable and economical world. The shift towards this area by both consumers and brands will help create a more environmentally conscious and aware society in the future.