Recommerce Archives ⋆ Online Business Canada

Secondhand Sellers: Products Must Comply With Canadian Laws

By Melody McKinnon, Online Business & Marketing Manager on January 13, 2024 2 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian self employment, home-based business Canada, Recommerce

The demand for used products has never been higher, and entrepreneurial Canadians have been happy to provide them. From stay-at-home moms trying to supplement the household income, to side hustlers, and retailers, second-hand items are bringing in a tidy sum. In fact, half of Canadians say they’ve found reselling their unwanted items (recommerce) is a […]

Study: Canadians Could Earn Hundreds Selling Their Used Stuff

By Melody McKinnon, Online Business & Marketing Manager on June 15, 2023 No Comment Canadian self employment, infographic, marketplace, Recommerce, work at home Canada

Study Highlights: A third of Canadians purchase second-hand goods more than once a month (31%) – with nearly three in four (73%) doing so to make their money go further

Top Cosmetics Brands in the Online Secondhand Market

By Melody McKinnon, Online Business & Marketing Manager on August 27, 2022 No Comment Canadian e-commerce, marketplace, Recommerce

Numerous surveys have found recommerce (selling used or excess items) is one of the fastest growing online markets in Canada. The products range from clothing to electronics and everything in between. Some brands within each category typically sell faster (and for more money) than others. An often underserved, high-demand secondhand category is Cosmetics. Following is […]

Recommerce in Canada: Pre-owned/Used Product Sales (Stats)

By Melody McKinnon, Online Business & Marketing Manager on April 8, 2022 No Comment Canadian consumers, Canadian e-commerce, marketplace, Recommerce

Virtually any Canadian can sell used goods online. It’s often an introduction and gateway into ecommerce. Individuals are motivated by concerns for the environment, powered by a desire to earn more money, and inspired by hobbies.

Recommerce Report: Secondhand Fashion Sales Soar Online

By Melody McKinnon, Online Business & Marketing Manager on June 18, 2021 2 Comments Canadian self employment, Canadian web-based business, home-based business Canada, Recommerce, work at home Canada

Online sales of secondhand fashion have been growing for a number of reasons, with the most common being the environment and saving money. Environmentally-conscious consumers want to say goodbye to fast fashion. Recent events accelerated recommerce market growth, as consumers sought out ways to save and earn money.