Decluttering after Christmas? Tax expert clarifies rules for selling unwanted gifts on eBay and Vinted Personnel Not everyone is thrilled with their Christmas haul, after all, there are only so many novelty socks, scented candles, and mystery kitchen gadgets one household can handle before space starts to run out. Usually, as a result, apps like Vinted see a surge in activity around Christmas, with sellers hoping to offload unwanted gifts. [...]
eBay: UK profit surges after selling fees removed Retail Profit at the UK arm of eBay has surged despite its decision to waive selling fees impacting its revenue during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The division of the US giant has posted a pre-tax profit of £36.5m for 2024, up from the £2.7m it achieved in 2023. New accounts filed with [...]
Vinted launches venture capital arm with eye on UK start-ups Tech Vinted, the Lithuanian-founded secondhand marketplace, has launched its own venture capital (VC) arm and is eyeing UK start-ups. The move adds new competition to the UK’s fast expanding, re-commerce and resale market, now worth already £7bn, as major platforms look to capitalise on shifting consumer habits driven by inflation and sustainability concerns. Vinted Ventures will [...]
HMRC launches fresh tax crackdown on ‘side-hustlers’ selling online February 26, 2025 HMRC has launched a fresh crackdown on online sellers with a side-hustle who don’t report their income to the Treasury. The ‘One to Many’ letter campaign will ‘nudge’ individuals suspected of operating in the hidden economy. It will be based on data HMRC has received from online marketplaces. The campaign is intended to prompt sellers [...]
Vinted mulls share sale that could value platform at £3.8bn July 31, 2024 Vinted has reportedly contacted investors about a share sale which could value the company at as much as £3.9bn.
The Notebook: Has London revived its rave scene? May 2, 2024 Susannah Streeter takes the Notebook pen to have her say on the Tiktok ban, Shein's search for a float, and London's new rave scene.
Why stepping aside was the best business decision for Vinted’s founders April 27, 2024 Lessons from Vinted: When is it time to let someone else take over and bring your business to the next level?
