Last year, apparel resale in the United States grew seven times the rate of the broader retail industry. Independent resellers and corporate giants are getting creative to meet the demand.
Category: Thrift Shops
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Sturbridge Show Is a Gold Mine for Vintage Clothing Buffs
Laverne Cox, Anna Sui and other enthusiasts shop at the Sturbridge Show, a gold mine for people who buy and wear exquisite old things.
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Something Old. Something New. Something Thrifted.
Focused on recycled clothing, some brides are finding their wedding attire on vintages sites and at resale stores.
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Goodwill Tries to Figure Out Online Commerce
The nonprofit retailer helps provide jobs and training to those in need. But it needs revenue from online sales to help fund its charitable aims.
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How It Looks to Come of Age
The Where We Are series gives readers an inside look at the communities and coming-of-age traditions young people are creating today.
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8 Places Near Palm Beach to Keep the Grandchildren Busy
The New York Times – Travel:Arm yourself with this list of child-friendly activities in the Palm Beach area and never hear the dreaded words “I’m so bored” again.
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Inflation Leads a New Generation to the Bread-Making Machine
The New York Times – Business:Rediscovered in the early days of the pandemic, the mainstay of ’90s kitchens has become an indispensable tool for some younger bakers trying to save money.
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A New Way to Hand-Me-Down
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:To help reduce clothing waste, two mothers in San Antonio started a small business reselling used children’s clothes.
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How the RealReal Authenticates Items
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Dominik Halás, 29, is entrusted by the company to authenticate vintage clothes — many of which are older than he.