Last mentioned: Mar 1, 2026
Third Restructuring
eBay confirms 800 job cuts (6% of staff) to address redundancies and strategic alignment.
Depop Acquisition
eBay announces $1.2 billion deal to buy Gen Z fashion app Depop from Etsy.
Second Restructuring
1,000 jobs (9% of workforce) eliminated; CEO cites labor costs outpacing revenue.
First Restructuring
eBay cuts 500 roles (4% of staff) as pandemic-era online shopping demand cools.
eBay is reducing its global workforce by 6% to align with long-term strategic priorities following its acquisition of Depop. This marks the third major restructuring in three years as the e-commerce giant balances growth in Gen Z markets with aggressive cost discipline.
U.S. stock futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 declined on Thursday morning as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran triggered a flight to safety. Investors are simultaneously weighing a heavy slate of corporate earnings from retail and tech giants against a backdrop of hawkish Federal Reserve commentary.
Etsy has agreed to sell its secondhand fashion marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion in cash, marking a strategic retreat from the Gen Z-focused platform. The deal, which comes five years after Etsy's $1.62 billion acquisition of Depop, was cheered by investors as a move to streamline operations and focus on its core handmade marketplace.
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