The US secondhand apparel market, from thrift stores to online resale, is booming, fueled by economic pressures, a desire for unique items, and environmental concerns.

Goodwill shoppers can scavenge for deals and unique pieces without ever stepping foot in a store, thanks to GoodwillFinds. Secondhand shopping has steadily risen over the past two decades, and it’s ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. “Retail is dead” is something we’ve frequently heard in recent years, often in pieces ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- In 2009, the iPhone 3GS was released, President Obama was inaugurated, and a company called thredUP was born. Fast forward to 2023, and Oakland-based thredUP is gracing the ...

Apparel company Toad & Co. sells almost entirely via wholesale and direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and now is defying the odds in resale. There's convincing evidence that the only profitable way to ...

Although choosing secondhand over new is often the more sustainable option, experts say it’s not a license to overconsume.

New study finds 60% of consumers say shopping secondhand apparel gives them the most bang for their buck; 55% say they’ll spend more on secondhand if the economy doesn’t improve. Branded resale saw ...

When it comes to decluttering your home and getting rid of unwanted items, there’s a way to do so while simultaneously earning extra money. There are several online resale platforms, consignment shops ...

59% of consumers say if new government policies around tariffs and trade make apparel more expensive, they will seek more affordable options like secondhand. 48% of consumers say personalization, ...

NEW YORK – Stores selling secondhand clothes, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from President Donald Trump’strade war even as businesses the world over race to avert potential damage, ...