Resale online marketplace The RealReal has announced the appointment of former Ebay executive Alexis Hoopes as the chief merchandising officer.
She worked at Ebay’s global fashion business and has extensive experience in luxury merchandising, international expansion, and the digital commerce department. Additionally, she worked in senior leadership positions across Ebay, Mattel, and Nordstrom.
During her time at Ebay, she served as VP and general manager of global fashion, managing teams across the US, UK and Europe.
According to the business, she helped to build and scale the company’s fashion program and expand its Authenticity Guarantee into new categories, price ranges, and international markets.
Before joining the position, she worked as SVP of e-commerce at Mattel, where she grew the company’s direct-to-consumer business and launched two digital commerce platforms.
Rati Sahi Levesque, president and CEO of The RealReal said: “Alexis is a proven leader who brings a rare combination of luxury merchandising expertise, global marketplace experience, and operational discipline.
“As we build on our leadership in luxury resale, her ability to connect exceptional merchandise with evolving consumer demand will be instrumental in accelerating growth, elevating the shopping experience and realizing the full potential of our platform.”
This move comes as The RealReal aims to continue to advance its AI-powered capabilities and strengthen its position as a destination for luxury discovery.
Alexis Hoopes, chief merchandising officer of The RealReal said: “I’ve long admired The RealReal for bringing together the best of luxury fashion with the excitement of discovery.
“The opportunity to combine luxury products, deep proprietary data, and emerging technologies to create a more personalized shopping experience is incredibly compelling.
“I’m excited to work with the team to expand our assortment, unlock new sources of supply and help shape the future of luxury resale.”
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