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Gen Z, in Their Own Words: What They Really Want from Brands and Retailers

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Many would say Aerie is one of the front-runners in this area because of its commitment to showcasing different bodies, eliminating retouching in advertising materials and building out partnerships that support its authenticity mission.

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36 Shop Business Ideas

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A sign shop sells custom signage, promotional goods, and advertising materials for businesses in the local community. Hardware Store. Auto parts stores can offer tires, tools, and accessories for drivers. Thrift Shop. Thrift stores provide secondhand items at discounted prices. Kids’ Store.

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Secondhand Grew 15X Faster than New Apparel Sales in 2023, but ThredUp CEO Still Sees Ample ‘White Space’

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But as ThredUp ’s 12th annual Resale Report shows, the need for a hard sell is over — consumers of all ages have clearly bought into the idea, with secondhand apparel sales growing 15X faster than the broader retail clothing sector in 2023. In the U.S. In the U.S.

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