resale
A.T. Kearney: Brick-and-Mortar, DTC and Resale Won 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, a look in the rearview reveals a landmark year for retail.
No. 3: Sustainability Is a Given, Not a Goal, While Secondhand and Rental Boom
It was the year secondhand clothing and climate activism swept the fashion world — all ushered in by a new…
The RealReal Hit With Age and Gender Bias Suit
A director of business development claims she missed out on a promotion and saw her commission cut because of…
For Nudie Jeans, Repair and Resale Is the Next Major Sustainable Step Forward
Sustainability may be part of Nudie Jeans' DNA, but the brand is not without its own set of challenges.
As Handbag Sales Dip, the Luxury Bag Sees a Renewed Focus at Retail
"The trend is reversing to the designer level," said Lisa Aiken, fashion director of Moda Operandi.
Fashion Resale Basks in the Spotlight but Growth Could ‘Hit a Wall’
Popular online marketplaces have catapulted beyond the fringe, lending new visibility to the art of buying…
Mercari Rolls Out ‘Authenticate’ to Compete With The RealReal, ThredUp
Taking on The RealReal and ThredUp, Mercari gets into the authentication space for handbags valued at $300…
H&M Group Gets Into Growing Rental Apparel Market With Cos
The fashion brand, owned by H&M's parent company, will offer a rental service on China's YCloset.
Painful? Probably, But Self-Disruption Is Necessary
If you're an established apparel firm replete with traditional constructs, there's probably only one way to…
Survey: 3 in 5 Americans Comfortable Receiving Secondhand Items as Gifts
In a recent YouGov poll of 1,276 American adults, three in five said they would be comfortable receiving a…
Sounding Off on ‘Disposable’ Fashion, Anna Wintour Could Fuel Resale’s Rise
If Anna Wintour says clothes should be cherished and then passed on—resale is about to be fashion's next big…
This Startup Just Became Fashion Resale’s Newly Minted Unicorn
Investors poured $141 million into one of Europe's few billion-dollar startups—fueling momentum in resale and…
Reselling, Re-consuming: IFM Conference Highlights Strength of Secondhand Market
According to the Institut Français de la Mode, 40 percent of French consumers bought at least one secondhand…
The RealReal Sees Conversations With Luxury Players Improving
The online reseller is pushing a message of new shopper creation and sustainability to engage with luxury…
Patagonia’s Boulder Popup Brings Worn Wear Take-Back Program to Life
This marks the first time since its inception in 2017 that Worn Wear is available at a brick-and-mortar…