Swedish CDON partners with Finnish Renow to resell returns and enhance sustainability

CDON, one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the Nordics, has entered a long-term partnership with Finnish recommerce startup Renow to inspect and resell returned products directly in CDON’s marketplace.

About Renow 

• Renow is a Finnish AI-driven recommerce startup focused on transforming the supply chain by using virtual warehouses and a grading engine. The company provides a freemium model for retailers and third-party logistics (3PLs), allowing them to manage and offer second-hand products more efficiently. 

• For consumers, Renow offers discounted, high-quality second-hand items from well-known brands. The startup aims to make recommerce more widely accepted and reduce waste by improving the accessibility and convenience of second-cycle products.

Agreement details 

The partnership aims to solve the logistical and operational challenges of open-box product returns while building the resale category that supports circular consumption and benefits both customers and merchants.

• CDON Group is a leading Nordic marketplace operator, owning CDON and Fyndiq. Headquartered in Stockholm, the company offers a wide range of products through over 1,500 retailers, serving more than 2 million customers across the region. 

• The group aims to enhance e-commerce innovation in the Nordics through advanced solutions in marketing, sales, and logistics.

The CDON-Renow partnership allows returned products to be resold locally, reducing logistics costs and boosting sustainability. Renow’s AI grades products for resale in a recommerce category, offering discounted, quality-verified items with fast delivery and buyer protection.

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