Australia’s competition regulator is reviewing eBay’s $1.2B Depop acquisition with a decision expected by May 19

by | Apr 8, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launched a public review of eBay's acquisition of Depop from Etsy, seeking comment from buyers, sellers, and competing marketplaces on how the deal will affect Australia's pre-owned fashion market. The review may face added complexity because eBay also quietly expanded Tise, a Norwegian secondhand fashion app it acquired in 2025, into Australia in February without triggering separate regulatory scrutiny. The ACCC appears unaware of Tise's Australian expansion, which follows a similar fee model to Depop and could raise additional market dominance concerns ahead of the commission's May 19 deadline.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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