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Japan’s luxury secondhand sector gains popularity as tourism booms

Inside Retail

Both domestic and international sales of 2nd Street stores showed robust growth, particularly in luxury secondhand merchandise, amid rising consumer inflation and expansion of the resale market. Entering the US in 2018, 2nd Street had 43 stores in the country at the end of November. billion yen (US$5.4 billion) and accounted for 28.2

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Resale joins retail: Singapore’s growing appetite for secondhand fashion

Inside Retail

This isnt merely a new store opening its a quiet revolution. In much of Asia, secondhand shopping has been relegated to online resale apps, dusty thrift stores, or weekend flea markets. The normalisation of circular fashion in Asia is a team effort.

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How to Start a Reselling Business: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Small Biz Trends

Whether you’re hunting for thrift store treasures or sourcing trendy items, the potential for profit is immense. Common avenues include thrift stores, clearance sales, and online marketplaces. Starting a reselling business can be a game changer for your financial future. What Is Reselling? What does reselling involve?

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How to Start an Upcycling Business: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Small Biz Trends

Finding Upcyclable Items Seek upcyclable items from diverse locations. Thrift stores, garage sales, and yard sales often offer unique finds. Rental prices typically range from $500 to $2,000 per month, based on location and facilities. Connect with local businesses to obtain their waste materials.

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Retail Management Software – The Complete Guide for 2025

I Vend

This means you can fulfil customer orders from any location, getting goods to customers faster, you can reduce the risk of stockouts (and lost sales), and lower inventory management and holding costs. Thrift stores handle non-standard inventory and offer discounts based on weekly stock rotation.

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Category Insights Report: Dollar Stores Redefine Themselves with Enhanced Merchandising and Mobile Apps

Retail TouchPoints

It’s almost a badge of honor to throw on a designer item with an item you found in the thrift store or a discount store. ” More frequent trips, smaller basket sizes Households do not go to dollar stores once or twice a week to spend $200 per visit. That all creates positive momentum for these retailers.”

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‘OG’ Reseller Goodwill Wants a Piece of the Online Action

Retail TouchPoints

Goodwill is the OG of thrift stores,” said Matthew Kaness, a retail OG in his own right, who recently joined as CEO of GoodwillFinds.com. With the scale of the of the operation — $4 to $5 billion a year, mostly store-based — it feels like the giant has woken up and is now looking to take its rightful place. “The