‘Give every item a long life’: Vinted boss on how the site is moving beyond fashion
Vinted's CEO, Adam Jay, highlights the platform's significant role in the UK fashion landscape as it expands beyond clothing into other categories like electronics and books. The marketplace has seen rapid growth, with a notable increase in secondhand buying among Britons in recent years. Vinted competes with both established retailers and other budget marketplaces, driven by consumer demand for affordable options amidst rising living costs.
- ▪Vinted is becoming a major player in the UK retail scene, moving beyond just fashion.
- ▪The platform has doubled its user base in the UK from 8 million to 16 million in just one year.
- ▪Vinted shoppers save an average of 72% compared to buying new items.
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The Vinted Marketplace chief executive, Adam Jay, says the site is a ‘very meaningful part’ of UK fashion. Photograph: VintedView image in fullscreenThe Vinted Marketplace chief executive, Adam Jay, says the site is a ‘very meaningful part’ of UK fashion. Photograph: VintedRetail industry‘Give every item a long life’: Vinted boss on how the site is moving beyond fashionHaving shaken up UK clothes retail, the secondhand marketplace is pushing into phones and cameras – and even booksSarah ButlerThu 21 May 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOnce the preserve of jumble sales and charity shops, “preloved” fashion and homewares are now leading style and shopping trends in the UK.
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