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eBay Acquires Depop from Etsy for $1.2 Billion to Target Gen Z Market

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  • eBay is purchasing Depop from Etsy for roughly $1.2 billion in an all-cash transaction.
  • The acquisition targets Gen Z consumers who have gravitated toward Depop's community-driven secondhand fashion platform.
  • The deal positions eBay beyond traditional marketplace operations into the fast-growing sustainable fashion sector.
  • Depop brings a culturally focused, youth-oriented community that appeals to environmentally conscious younger shoppers.
  • The transaction reflects broader industry trends toward resale markets and sustainable consumption practices.

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