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How AI is Helping a Brooklyn Thrift Store Amp Up Both Sales and its Environmental Impact

Retail TouchPoints

Nestled in a back parking lot of the industrial waterfront that lines Brooklyns Gowanus Canal is an absolutely fantastic thrift store of the old school a sprawling warehouse filled to the brim with used goods organized in a somewhat jumbled manner by general category. And thats where Thriftly comes in.

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Goodwill Shutters Online Marketplace GoodwillFinds

Retail TouchPoints

Complicated Competitive Dynamics GoodwillFinds.com was launched in October 2022 in a bid by the 120 -year-old thrift store chain to grab a larger piece of the growing online resale market.

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The rise of second-hand shopping in Australia: A cultural and economic shift

Inside Retail

Unlike conventional retail, where stock is predictable and replenished regularly, thrift stores and resale platforms offer the sense of adventure and unpredictability. The hunt for the thrill of it One of the driving appeals of second-hand shopping lies in the exhilaration of the search, the dopamine release gained in the hunt.

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From Unwanted to Pre-Loved: the Branding Lessons from Poshmark and Mercari

Retail TouchPoints

What were previously unwanted and undesirable items dumped at a thrift store have become valued as pre-loved items, full of potential for their next owner. The move from buying new items to the growing popularity of secondhand clothing has presented a number of interesting branding lessons.

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Japan’s luxury secondhand sector gains popularity as tourism booms

Inside Retail

Entering the US in 2018, 2nd Street had 43 stores in the country at the end of November. Besides the US, the company currently operates stores in Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand.

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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.

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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?