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Gen Z Australians still prefer boutiques to online for fashion

Inside Retail

Physical stores are still preferred to online channels among Gen Z Aussies when it comes to shopping for fashion. In addition, influencers or content creators inspire half of Gen Z Aussies on their fashion decisions, with just over half purchasing new clothes or accessories on a weekly basis.

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Japan’s luxury secondhand sector gains popularity as tourism booms

Inside Retail

While Japan has long been established as a premier hotspot for vintage luxury products, particularly designer bags and accessories in pristine condition, the country has recently experienced an unprecedented surge in demand for these meticulously maintained secondhand treasures.

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To Speed Expansion, Resale Marketplace GoodwillFinds adds Walmart, Office Depot Execs to C-Suite

Retail TouchPoints

GoodwillFinds — the new resale marketplace from nonprofit thrift store chain Goodwill — has added two retail veterans to its C-suite and onboarded three new Goodwill member organizations (representing more than 50 retail stores) to the platform.

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The rise of second-hand shopping in Australia: A cultural and economic shift

Inside Retail

Unlike conventional retail, where stock is predictable and replenished regularly, thrift stores and resale platforms offer the sense of adventure and unpredictability. This massive expansion only strengthens the increasing consumer demand for pre-loved or secondhand fashion and accessories.

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Immersive Queen store opens on Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

The ‘Queen The Greatest’ store will take visitors on a journey over 2 floors, from 70s thrift store (Freddie and Roger had a stall in Kensington Market), 80s iconic live performances and tours, 90s record store, 00s DVD homage through to 2010s tech concepts. Doug Peters/PA Wire. MAGIC MONTH – DECEMBER.

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Game on: How H&M is bringing fast fashion to the metaverse

Inside Retail

Then complement fashion items with accessories, dance moves, music tracks and special effects to create different performances on the Loooptopia catwalk. Currently, disposing of unwanted clothing items means many pieces end up in local landfills, thrift stores or shipped to developing countries.

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ThredUP, Dora Maar Lure Holiday Shoppers to Resale with Exclusive Upcycled Collections

Retail TouchPoints

The collection marks a limited-time expansion into home goods for ThredUP, which generally sells only in the fashion and accessories categories. “We As one of the largest online thrift stores, we are committed to thinking creatively about how we can recirculate and make use of every single item that comes through our doors.