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Goodwill Shutters Online Marketplace GoodwillFinds

Retail TouchPoints

Complicated Competitive Dynamics GoodwillFinds.com was launched in October 2022 in a bid by the 120 -year-old thrift store chain to grab a larger piece of the growing online resale market. You can also keep supporting Goodwill by shopping at your local Goodwill store.

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

Inside Retail

We currently live in an era marked by economic uncertainty, environmental consciousness, and a desire for uniqueness, Australians are increasingly embracing second-hand shopping. The hunt for the thrill of it One of the driving appeals of second-hand shopping lies in the exhilaration of the search, the dopamine release gained in the hunt.

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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. When I owned vintage stores, customers shopped the pre-loved fashion sections either for the stylistic preference of vintage or for the savings.

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Don’t Shop Around on Sustainability: Carbon Labels Deliver the Goods

Retail TouchPoints

ThredUP, an online consignment and thrift store that sells secondhand clothes, makes sustainability a part of its brand values. Retailers that provide this information will also benefit from the ability to analyze the changing patterns of their customers’ shopping behaviors.

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Japan’s luxury secondhand sector gains popularity as tourism booms

Inside Retail

Attractive market Geo Holding, the parent company of secondhand clothing retailer 2nd Street, reported strong sales performance in its latest financial statement. Japan houses a treasure trove of well-preserved second-hand luxury goods and collectors items, making thrift shopping a novel touristic venture. billion yen (US$5.4

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What Recommerce can Teach Retailers About New Consumer Behaviors and Future-Proofing Sales

Retail TouchPoints

The resale market is growing 11 times faster than traditional retail and is expected to reach $84 billion by 2030, far eclipsing the predicted $40 billion market for fast fashion. . Levi’s marketers astutely recognized this trend during the pandemic and debuted Levi’s SecondHand in October 2020.

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Queen to open experiential pop-up shop on Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

In celebration of five decades in music, one of the world’s most iconic bands, Queen, will feature in a dedicated experiential pop-up shop on Carnaby Street opening later this month. The new store, created in partnership with Bravado , Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company, features all of the hallmarks of the band.

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