Mercari: A Global Marketplace for Secondhand Goods

Mercari is a prominent e-commerce company that has rapidly grown into a leading community-powered marketplace, particularly known for its focus on secondhand items. Founded in Japan in 2013, Mercari has expanded its reach to include the United States, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, and its home country of Japan.

History and Growth

Kouzoh, Inc., now known as Mercari, Inc., was established in February 2013 by Japanese entrepreneur Shintaro Yamada. The Mercari marketplace app launched in Japan in July of the same year for both iOS and Android devices. Within its first year, the platform amassed over one million listings. Mercari quickly became Japan’s largest community-powered marketplace, processing over JPY 10 billion in transactions monthly. A significant 94% of Japanese users utilizing community marketplace apps were found to be using Mercari. Mercari achieved unicorn status, becoming the first Japanese company to do so.

Global Expansion

Mercari’s expansion beyond Japan began in 2014 with a launch in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom in 2016. Mercari has experienced substantial growth, with over 100 million app downloads worldwide as of December 2017. Mercari operates as a public company, traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the symbol TYO: 4385.

What You Can Find on Mercari

Mercari offers a diverse range of products, including:

• Secondhand Fashion
• Collectibles
• Electronics
• Books
• And more

The platform is designed to be a hassle-free marketplace for buying and selling a variety of goods. Mercari is a go-to destination for finding deals on both used and secondhand items. Mercari as well features dedicated sections for specific categories, such as women’s fashion. Mercari

Key Services and Subsidiaries

Mercari’s services extend beyond the core marketplace app and include subsidiaries such as:

• Merpay
• Mercoin
• Kashima Antlers

Resources

For more information, visit the official Mercari website: Mercari