Preloved for the win Preloved is not that common in Dubai. Quite sadly, we would say, but such is the case. Not only is shopping vintage or pre-loved good for the environment, it’s also a more ...

In a world of $7 lattes and $300 jeans, there exists a retail rebellion in Portland’s Southeast neighborhood. Village ...

The Second Mile Center in Philadelphia isn’t just a thrift store – it’s a magical portal where Andrew Jacksons transform into ...

In 2019, second-hand clothing expanded 21 times faster than conventional apparel retail did. Even more transformative is second-hand clothing’s potential to dramatically alter the prominence of ...

In France and elsewhere, the sector is booming as shoppers turn to second-hand shops and online sites to find previously worn bargains. We find out both the upsides, and the downsides, of this ...

The second-hand clothing business represents a “survival alternative” in Mozambique, ensuring “more than 200,000 formal and informal jobs” and supports one million people, according to a study. The ...

Some shoppers buy second-hand for environmental reasons. The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global carbon-dioxide emissions, more than shipping and air travel combined.

The global second-hand clothing market size is expected to grow at 12.4% CAGR from 2020 to 2030. It is expected to reach above USD 27.5 billion by 2030 from USD 8.6 billion in 2023.

The influx of second-hand clothing has created a complex dynamic in Ghana’s textile industry. While it offers affordable clothing options, the sheer volume of imported used garments can lead to ...

With the Harmattan hitting Kano, second-hand clothing dealers, popularly known as Yan’gwanjo, are recording increase in sales, as people kit themselves for the period. A News Agency of Nigeria ...

In Ghana, second-hand clothing from the EU27+ contributed an estimated $76 million to the country's GDP (of which $35 million was direct), supporting at least 65,000 formal and informal jobs in ...