# C2C Marketplace Expansions European Online Marketplace Vinted Has Now Launched in Canada By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-05-27 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinted References: [vinted](https://www.vinted.com/) Vinted, a popular online marketplace that's based out of Lithuania, has announced its [expansion into the Canadian market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consignment-retailers). Claiming the title of "Europe’s leading [online C2C marketplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preowned-platform) dedicated to [second-hand fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyse-london-preloved)," Vinted boasts a growing community of 45 million members, giving both shoppers and sellers plenty of opportunities to find a match. Vinted not only allows sellers to sign up for free, but gives them 100% of the profits they make on the platform. For buyers, the platform offers an endless supply of affordably priced pre-loved garments and accessories, along with competitively priced shipping options. Through its accessible platform, Vinted aims to make "second-hand the first choice worldwide," helping to combat the wasteful fast-fashion industry. Image Credit: Provided ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Second-hand Fashion Market Growth:** Expanding second-hand fashion marketplaces like Vinted are disrupting the fast-fashion industry by enabling buyers to purchase affordably priced pre-loved garments and accessories. - **C2C Marketplaces for Sustainability:** The rise of C2C marketplaces like Vinted is providing a platform for sustainable fashion choices and enabling sellers to contribute to a circular economy. - **Mobile-first E-commerce:** Vinted's mobile-first approach makes second-hand fashion accessible to millions and is redefining how consumers engage with e-commerce. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** E-commerce businesses that adopt sustainable, mobile-first approaches to selling second-hand goods could tap into a growing market for pre-loved fashion. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands that incorporate second-hand clothing and accessories into their business models and supply chains could reduce waste and improve sustainability. - **Logistics:** Logistics companies that provide competitively priced shipping options for second-hand fashion marketplaces like Vinted could benefit from increasing demand for pre-loved items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Border Ecommerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-canada.md) - [Pre-Loved Clothing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preowned-platform.md) - [Local-To-Local E-Commerce Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/localtolocal-model.md) - [Seamless Second-Hand Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consignment-retailers.md) - [Online Resale Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-resale-startup.md) - [Used Component Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-marketplace.md) - [Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-preowned.md) - [Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondhand-search-engine.md) - [Online Luxury Resale Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-consignment-platform.md)