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...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
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.
04 Feb, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
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...
27 May, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
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...
19 Mar, 2025, 05.13 PM IST
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 ...
14 Dec, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
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...
25 Oct, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
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 ...
22 Dec, 2023, 07.27 PM IST
As luxury watches become dearer and harder to lay one’s hands on, the second-hand market is on a rollThere has been a sharp increase in the prices of both new and used luxury watches. However, that has been far steeper for pre-owned watches...
04 Nov, 2023, 11.11 PM IST
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...
27 Jul, 2023, 09.43 AM IST
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.
06 Nov, 2021, 10.27 AM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2021, 07.48 AM IST
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.
16 Jan, 2018, 09.21 AM IST
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.
29 May, 2017, 08.42 AM IST
- $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...
16 Jul, 2012, 11.51 AM IST
- 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.
30 Sep, 2009, 04.58 PM IST
- 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...
30 Apr, 2008, 06.14 AM IST