Last mentioned: Mar 9, 2026
Third Restructuring Round
eBay confirms 800 job cuts (6% of staff) to integrate Depop and realign priorities.
Divestiture Announced
Etsy agrees to sell Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion cash to refocus on core operations.
Depop Acquisition
eBay announces $1.2 billion deal to acquire Gen Z fashion app Depop from Etsy.
Second Restructuring Round
eBay eliminates 1,000 jobs (9% of staff) to align labor costs with revenue growth.
First Restructuring Round
eBay cuts 500 roles (4% of staff) as post-pandemic consumer spending cools.
Integration Period
Etsy attempts to scale Depop as part of its 'house of brands' strategy.
Etsy Acquires Depop
Etsy purchases the fashion resale app for $1.62 billion during the pandemic e-commerce boom.
eBay has announced the layoff of approximately 800 employees, representing 6% of its global workforce, just days after acquiring Gen Z fashion app Depop for $1.2 billion. This move marks the company's third major restructuring in three years as it pivots toward high-growth focus categories and re-commerce.
Etsy has agreed to sell its secondhand clothing marketplace, Depop, to eBay for $1.2 billion in cash, marking a significant retreat from its 2021 expansion strategy. The deal sparked a 17% surge in Etsy's stock as investors cheered the company's return to its core artisanal roots.
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