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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. As a result, consumers are turning and looking to second-hand shopping as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion.

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From Unwanted to Pre-Loved: the Branding Lessons from Poshmark and Mercari

Retail TouchPoints

What were previously unwanted and undesirable items dumped at a thrift store have become valued as pre-loved items, full of potential for their next owner. The credentials to create a more sustainable future were never seriously acknowledged, but this has become a key selling point for pre-loved fashion.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 300 – Goodwill Finds CEO Matt Kaness

Retail Geek

We cover many of the tactical challenges (onboarding SKUs, product content, fulfillment, and curation), as well as the opportunities of this new “CircularCommerce” space. Goodwillfinds.com is an e-commerce site, which sells previously owned merchandise, which has been donated to Goodwill.