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Not wearing those leggings? Many retail stores are expanding into resale

Apr 15, 2022
Sustainability and demand for apparel make reselling used clothes an attractive option for brands, including Lululemon and Target.
Lululemon is getting into the clothing resale game, and it's not alone.
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Resale becomes fashion's fastest growing trend

Oct 5, 2021
The secondhand apparel business is growing faster than traditional and online retail.
ThredUP co-founder and CEO James Reinhart and Framebridge founder and CEO Susan Tynan speak onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019.
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Ikea gets into the resale game

Aug 30, 2021
The furniture giant is piloting a program in the U.S. aimed at keeping its furniture in circulation rather than in the landfill.
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Neiman Marcus moves into the secondhand market

Apr 17, 2019
The Fashionphile investment follows a boom in the used goods market.
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Marie Kondo may be a boon to the resale industry

Feb 27, 2019
Goodwill is reporting a spike in donations.
Goodwill is reporting a spike in donations. 
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