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Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
Every '80s home had a velvet-lined box of silver flatware that never left the sideboard; now those sterling sets are the thrift-store kitchen find designers are hunting forThrift stores are witnessing a surprising surge in demand for vintage silver serving ware, with millennials and Gen Z leading the charge. T...
Every '60s kitchen had a Presto Hot Dogger, and now this single-use appliance is the retro find thrift hunters can't resistThrift stores are seeing a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. A peculiar find is the Presto Hot Dogger, a 1970s app...
Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...
Everyone owned it in the '80s, and now it's the thrift store find we all want in our homesRattan and wicker furniture, once overlooked, is now a highly desirable trend, offering warmth and texture to homes. Distinguishing between...
China luxury market forecast to reboundChina's personal luxury goods market is projected to see modest growth in 2026, recovering from significant drops in 2024 and 2025.
China regulator summons automakers to discuss 'zero-mileage' used car salesChina's commerce ministry will meet with industry bodies and automakers like BYD and Dongfeng Motor. They will discuss boosting sales of 'u...
Why buying thrifted clothes is getting more appealingGlobal secondhand fashion sales reached $227 billion in 2024, accounting for 10% of global apparel spending, with the trend accelerating, p...
How to buy a pre-owned luxury gift someone might actually wantThrift stores and online resale platforms are seeing increased demand for pre-owned luxury items, clothing, and nostalgic toys. This shift ...
India's green fashion lovers switch to secondhandIndia's enormous garment sector churns out billions of dollars' worth of new clothes each year, but some local fashion lovers are switching...
No one wants used EVs, making new ones a tougher sell tooPart of the problem is that the industry is handling secondhand EVs for the first time. While combustion-engine cars can be quickly valued ...
Ebay's higher investments weigh on profit forecast, shares fallThe company had in June acquired Certilogo, a provider of AI-powered apparel authentication, and bought trading cards marketplace TCGplayer...
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The joy of buying nothing new for the holidaysThis is not about being a Grinch, canceling Christmas or trying to pass a minimalist purity test.
Second hand, refurbished smartphone market recovers from Covid blues, but supply challenges a dampenerIn fact, the demand for tablets has improved in the month of May and even surpassed January levels after witnessing a decline in the months...
With new clothes as cheap as used ones, Panipat’s recycling industry goes out of fashionPanipat's mills specialize in a cloth known as shoddy, which is made from low-quality yarn recycled from woolen garments.
Five pieces of advice from a $33 billion hedge fundLessons by Elliot Management that shaped its attitude towards trading, investing, predictability of markets and more.
- $6.1 billion invested in second hand vessels during H1
Ship owners have increased their spending during the second quarter of 2012, bringing their total investment value of second hand vessel pu...
- Get fancy phones for a song in used market
If you find that paying over Rs 30,000 for an iPhone does not make sense, may be you should look at the used market in mobile phones.
- Americans unloading precious belongings to make ends meet
The for-sale listings on the online hub Craigslist come with plaintive notices, like the one from the teenager in Georgia who said her moth...