Back Market Named Among TIME100 Most Influential Companies

Back Market, a prominent marketplace for refurbished electronics, has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the world's most influential companies on its 2026 TIME100 list. The inclusion highlights the company's significant growth in the U.S. market and its core mission to extend device lifespans through circularity and repair.

The company is noted for challenging the continuous cycle of new device upgrades by making high-quality, more affordable refurbished tech products a mainstream option. TIME specifically cited Back Market's initiatives, such as launching an "obsolete computer" category, investigating e-waste pollution in Dandora, Kenya, opening pop-up stores in Tokyo and New York, and its partnership with Google.

This recognition follows the earlier inclusion of Back Market's co-founder and CEO, Thibaud Hug de Larauze, in TIME's "10 Most Influential Retail Companies" feature this year. Hug de Larauze stated that the acknowledgment reflects a global shift towards smarter, more sustainable technology consumption.

Back Market continues its efforts to provide consumers with a better and more affordable alternative to purchasing new technology, while simultaneously working to extend the usability of existing devices.