SAN JOSE, Calif., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world
begins to reopen, eBay today releases a new, comprehensive resource
for shoppers who are attempting to return to their pre-pandemic
activities. With "normal" life feeling like the new wilderness, the
online marketplace has teamed up with experts to share curated
guides for hosting parties, going to concerts, returning to an
office, traveling, and more.
More than 50 percent of Americans revealed they are ready to
leave their homes and splurge,1 but many are unsure
about how to get started. To help hesitant shoppers, eBay has
teamed up with adventurer Coyote Peterson from the hit YouTube
channel, Brave Wilderness. In a short film titled "ReOpen
Ready," Coyote helps a family get reacquainted with some seemingly
basic tasks and equips them with the right tips, tricks and tools
for navigating day-to-day activities.
"Even the most dangerous adventure is doable, as long as you
have the right gear," said adventurer and YouTube personality
Coyote Peterson. "eBay's ReOpen Ready guides will help you
prepare for the challenges ahead, from the most daring of escapades
-- like an IRL date -- to a new daily routine that doesn't include
solely dressing from the waist up."
ReOpen "Provisions" Curated by Style & Culture
Experts
Shoppers can visit eBayReOpenReady.com to find curated
selections of cross-category products personally chosen by some of
the Internet's most-loved influencers to cover a series of newfound
occasions. The featured guides and experts include:
- Entertaining Ready: Gather vintage wine glasses and
sequin baguette purses from fashion influencer and TikTok star,
Jessica Wang (@jessicawang).
- First Date Ready: Browse casual yet classy loafers,
white jeans and Ray-Ban shades from fashion and lifestyle
influencer Anthony Urbano
(@oh_anthonio).
- Front Row Ready: Grab special-edition sneakers, vintage
wristwatches and classic trench coats from the stylist behind many
of today's best-dressed athletes, Courtney
Mays (@courtneydmays).
- Office Ready: Find Rolex watches, classic blazers and
functional yet stylish travel bags from sneaker aficionado and
"image architect" behind today's top stars, Law Roach
(@luxurylaw).
- Vacation Ready: Stock up on classic Levi's cutoff
shorts, designer beach towels and chic swimsuits from celebrity
stylist, Maeve Reilly
(@stylememaeve).
ReOpen Trends According to eBay Shoppers
To illustrate
shifts in spending as the US approaches a new normal, eBay is
releasing a series of ReOpen Reports, which provide monthly
snapshots of what Americans are buying on the marketplace to get
ready. The latest data shows that the July
4th holiday -- historically not a traditional retail moment
-- is inspiring shoppers to celebrate, entertain, reunite (and
spend) with friends more than ever:
- Return of the backyard bash: cabana sales more than
doubled month-over-month, while sales for Spikeball, bocce ball and
party pool floats are up year-over-year.
- Preparing for overnight guests again: air mattress sales
are up 50 percent year-over-year and sofa bed sales are up 8x vs
home office desks.
- Holiday weekend car shows make a comeback: collector and
convertible cars see dramatic spikes in searches from last
year.
"As restrictions lift coast to coast, we continue to see
unprecedented trends across eBay's top categories, from people
re-investing in ways to express their personal style to preparing
their homes for guests again," said Charis Márquez, VP of
Fashion at eBay. "No matter the adventure, only eBay offers
shoppers the ability to find exactly what they're looking for as
they step out into the 'great out there'."
Visit eBayReOpenReady.com to find inspiration and the provisions
you need to pick up before heading out. For more, follow the
conversation with @eBay on Instagram, Twitter,
YouTube and Facebook.
About eBay
eBay Inc is a global commerce leader
including the Marketplace and Classifieds platforms. Collectively,
we connect millions of buyers and sellers around the world,
empowering people and creating opportunity for all. Founded in 1995
in San Jose, California, eBay is
one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for
discovering great value and unique selection. For more information
about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit
www.ebayinc.com.
1 McKinsey survey data collected in the U.S.
from February 18 through February 22,
2021
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