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Walmart Goes Full-Throttle on Resale With ThredUp
As part of an ongoing mission for fashion dominance, Walmart enters resale.
3 New Consumer Demographics Shaped by the Coronavirus
Trend forecasting firm WGSN identifies three new consumer groups taking shape in response to the rapidly…
Short Takes: Spring Shopping Data Shows Bright Spot for Sustainability
In a snapshot of spring data from businesses and consulting firms, consumer behavior is still shifting…
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Rebag Raises $15M But Do COVID-19 Shoppers Want Resale Goods?
Consumers concerned about who's touching what might not be so interested in pre-owned goods during a deadly…
Rebag Secures $15 Million Funding Round
The luxury handbag resale platform announces $15 million in Series D funding, bringing total funding to $68…
The RealReal Sees Q1 Margin Uptick, But $38 Million Losses Mount
The luxury authenticator plans to launch consignor self-scheduling, and also has rolled out contactless…
‘Unprecedented’ Clothing Donations Make for a Shoddy Situation
Coronavirus spring cleaning and closet cleanouts to amount to "unprecedented" thrift donations. The impact…
Want To Drive Brand Trust? Apparel Shoppers Prefer Peer Reviews to ‘Expert’ Advice
Only 22 percent of apparel consumers would actually prefer subject matter expert reviews over consumer…
Abercrombie Partners With ThredUp to Help Customers Reduce Textile Waste
"Sustainability is integral to our success, and it's increasingly important to our customers," CEO Fran…
EXCLUSIVE: Abercrombie & Fitch Enters Resale Market With ThredUp
The partnership is part of the retailer's sustainability efforts. But it comes in the midst of the…
What of Renting, Consigning and Reselling Clothing During Quarantine?
WFH? Resale marketplaces try virtual consignment, as rental services aim to adjust their offerings for…
Short Takes: Uncertain Times Call for Limited Editions, Lax Policy
This week in sustainability, time is a reigning theme with limited-edition collaborations and extended perks…
Consumer Behavior: Change Is Hard
A behavioral scientist analyzes the psychology behind consumer behavior in reflection of the fashion…
Zalando’s Latest Moves Target Growing Cohort of Conscious Consumers
German apparel e-tailer Zalando is taking steps to serve consumers who care about fashion's environmental…
Consumers Want a ‘Revolving Closet’ and Resale Sites Like Poshmark Make it Possible
Move over, fast fashion. According to new data, resale and social shopping could be the retail trends that…