United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority investigation into eBay's acquisition of Depop
Progress
Current status
in consultation
08 May 2026 processing consultation
23 Apr 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation as part of its assessment of anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay
On 23 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation in relation to its assessment of the anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay. The parties operate in the online marketplace sector, including clothing and fashion…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation as part of its assessment of anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay
On 23 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation in relation to its assessment of the anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay, open until 8 May 2026. The parties operate in the online marketplace sector, including…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority