Depop

Depop and Spotify Link Secondhand Fashion, Music

Depop and Spotify launched a cross‑platform campaign that connects music discovery with secondhand fashion. The activation features curated Depop shops from six artists (Eve, Amira Elfeky, Estevie, Frost Children, House of Protection and Lily Meola), a jointly branded Spotify editorial playlist, and a two‑day cultural event in Los Angeles. Depop — which the article notes was recently acquired by eBay from Etsy — created artist storefronts and curated collections on its marketplace while Spotify provides playlist and in‑app artist content. The playlist was published on August 11, 2026, and the artists' Depop shops were scheduled to go live on August 12, 2026. Depop and Spotify aim to fuse music, fashion and community discovery across digital and physical experiences.

GameStop May Drop eBay Takeover, Seeks Cooperation

GameStop is reportedly weighing withdrawing its roughly $56 billion takeover bid for eBay and instead seeking a partnership or joint venture, according to Bloomberg and Reuters. CEO Ryan Cohen, who built a roughly 9.8% stake (about 43.4 million shares), may abandon the $125-per-share offer and pursue collaborative arrangements that could have eBay leverage GameStop’s ~1,600 U.S. stores for authentication, fulfillment or local handoffs for collectibles, while granting GameStop board representation. The potential shift is supported by GameStop’s stronger 2025 financial position — about $3.63 billion in revenue, $1.06 billion from Collectibles, and roughly $9 billion in cash and marketable securities. Reports also said the original proposal included a non-binding $20 billion financing commitment. No final decision has been announced.

eBay Posts Strong Q2 2026 Revenue and Profit Growth

eBay reported a strong second quarter 2026 with double-digit growth across revenue, gross merchandise volume (GMV) and profits. Revenue rose to $3.1 billion (+15% year-over-year) while GMV increased 15% to $22.4 billion. Net income improved to $552 million with GAAP earnings per share of $1.21 and adjusted EPS of $1.60. The company cited improved operating margins, stronger cash flow and continued shareholder returns via buybacks and dividends. eBay highlighted investments in AI-driven seller tools (automated listings, image scans), expansion in categories such as collectibles and luxury, growth of its live-shopping format (eBay Live), and the completed acquisition of Depop to strengthen second-hand fashion. Management raised its outlook for the year, expecting continued revenue and GMV growth in Q3.