Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
An old TopShop store in north London’s Brent Cross shopping centre has been revived after two years of sitting empty since the fast fashion brand closed down. It’s now a vibrant pop-up department store selling pre-loved clothing organised collaboratively by 10 charities.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 4, 2022
It’s an important secondary market for returned goods, helping retailers reduce waste and recover cost, especially as returns increase in step with ecommerce growth. Here’s how brands can marry sustainability with returns optimization to get better ROI out of what they’ve already invested in — chiefly, their products.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 4, 2022
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
Inside Retail
AUGUST 28, 2022
The rest can be returned to the sender or recycled responsibly. But, after 10 or 15 years, we can be inspired by Marie Kondo to reorganise our lives and that custom-made item gets sent to the thrift store – because in our minds it’s too good to throw away. Shopping for clothes is far more complex than many people realise.
Small Biz Trends
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Set up your profile, including adding a photo of yourself, return address for shipping labels and bank information, and any other additional information. Adding new items and keeping your store updated can help make money on Poshmark. When customers are shopping on Poshmark, they are usually searching for items. Be responsive.
I Vend
APRIL 22, 2024
Thrift shopping continues to grow in popularity, particularly with millennial and Gen Z shoppers. For retailers, thrift stores have become part of the ‘mainstream’, managed with many of the key disciplines of ‘regular’ retail. But thrift retail also has its own unique characteristics and store performance indicators.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 6, 2022
Mobile Coffee Shop. Collect books from used book stores, estate sales, or private individuals and bring a small inventory with you to set up a stand at various locations. Thrift Store. Charge a small fee for running errands like grocery shopping and dry cleaning for local individuals. Farmers Market Vendor.
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