Now that I got your attention, let me explain. You know how many sellers use the term previously owned vs. used cars\u2026it just sounds nicer. Well pre-loved is another way to say clothes that someone else has owned. While I\u2019ve been an avid thrifter for decades, retailers are now getting into the game. In addition to selling new merchandise, they are also selling pre-loved clothing. Major retailers like H&M, Banana Republic, Nordstrom and Patagonia to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike traditional retail, the secondhand market is booming. According to an NBC News post, transactions are up 22% over last year adding that secondhand apparel in the U.S. has grown into an approximately $56 billion market, doubling from 2020 to 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? You may ask\u2026well it appears to be a win-win-win proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 It\u2019s better for the environment, it cuts down on carbon emissions and landfill waste<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 It offers better value and variety to consumers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 It helps drive the much coveted (for their potential longevity) younger customers who have embraced the thrifting trend<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So if you have not already\u2026go out and get some pre-loved!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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