United Kingdom: 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 clothing and fashion resale. The CMA is currently undertaking an initial information-gathering exercise ahead of a decision on whether to initiate a Phase 1 investigation.