Resale & Rental
Why Brick-and-Mortar Resale Is Flourishing
Brick-and-mortar shops selling secondhand fashion are thriving in the US, even amid the boom in online players that’s grabbed much of the industry’s attention and investment.
Why Brick-and-Mortar Resale Is Flourishing
Brick-and-mortar shops selling secondhand fashion are thriving in the US, even amid the boom in online players that’s grabbed much of the industry’s attention and investment.
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion Adapts to a Tough Reality
Facing depressed consumer sentiment and a slew of other macroeconomic headwinds this year, the industry was forced to revisit a timeless retail playbook: compelling product, prudent spending and a revival of brick and mortar.
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion Adapts to a Tough Reality
Facing depressed consumer sentiment and a slew of other macroeconomic headwinds this year, the industry was forced to revisit a timeless retail playbook: compelling product, prudent spending and a revival of brick and mortar.
The Future of Resale | The Debrief
Retail editor Cathaleen Chen and e-commerce correspondent Malique Morris join senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin to unpack how resale has evolved from niche to mainstream, and what may be in store for the future of secondhand shopping.
The Future of Resale | The Debrief
Retail editor Cathaleen Chen and e-commerce correspondent Malique Morris join senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin to unpack how resale has evolved from niche to mainstream, and what may be in store for the future of secondhand shopping.
Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.
Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.
Can ‘Emily in Paris’ Catapult Vestiaire Collective Into the American Mainstream?
In the new season of the hit Netflix show, the resale platform makes a cameo, hoping that the appearance will boost its US business, which now accounts for 20 percent of its sales.
Can ‘Emily in Paris’ Catapult Vestiaire Collective Into the American Mainstream?
In the new season of the hit Netflix show, the resale platform makes a cameo, hoping that the appearance will boost its US business, which now accounts for 20 percent of its sales.
How the Korean Resale Market Is Evolving
In the first edition of Bunjang’s ‘Korean Luxury Resale Report,’ the re-commerce platform examines the exponential growth of the secondhand market in the region and the defining trends to know now. Discover key insights from the report here, alongside BoF analysis.
How the Korean Resale Market Is Evolving
In the first edition of Bunjang’s ‘Korean Luxury Resale Report,’ the re-commerce platform examines the exponential growth of the secondhand market in the region and the defining trends to know now. Discover key insights from the report here, alongside BoF analysis.
Understanding the Luxury Resale Market in Korea
Koreans spend an average of $325 per capita on luxury goods each year — the highest spending globally, according to Morgan Stanley. BoF sits down with mobile re-commerce platform Bunjang’s CEO Choi Jae-hwa to understand how the resale sector stands to benefit.
Understanding the Luxury Resale Market in Korea
Koreans spend an average of $325 per capita on luxury goods each year — the highest spending globally, according to Morgan Stanley. BoF sits down with mobile re-commerce platform Bunjang’s CEO Choi Jae-hwa to understand how the resale sector stands to benefit.
Wall Street Loves The RealReal’s New Direction. Users Have Mixed Feelings
The fashion resale company finally became profitable last year, but it was at the cost of losing consignors who complain that reselling is no longer as lucrative as it once was on the platform.
Wall Street Loves The RealReal’s New Direction. Users Have Mixed Feelings
The fashion resale company finally became profitable last year, but it was at the cost of losing consignors who complain that reselling is no longer as lucrative as it once was on the platform.
DHL Launches Branded Resale
In a partnership with resale service provider Reflaunt, the global logistics giant now offers a fulfilment, shipping and platforming solution for brand clients interested in entering the secondhand space.
DHL Launches Branded Resale
In a partnership with resale service provider Reflaunt, the global logistics giant now offers a fulfilment, shipping and platforming solution for brand clients interested in entering the secondhand space.
What Chanel’s Resale Win Means for the Market
This week, the French luxury giant scored a $4 million win in its closely watched lawsuit against US reseller What Goes Around Comes Around. The verdict ratchets up legal risk for resellers, making secondhand luxury ‘a more dangerous business.’
What Chanel’s Resale Win Means for the Market
This week, the French luxury giant scored a $4 million win in its closely watched lawsuit against US reseller What Goes Around Comes Around. The verdict ratchets up legal risk for resellers, making secondhand luxury ‘a more dangerous business.’
Can Pickle Make Fashion Rental Work?
The peer-to-peer rental service sidesteps some problems that have plagued Rent the Runway. But it’s not without its own complications (just ask Pickle power users’ dry cleaners).
Can Pickle Make Fashion Rental Work?
The peer-to-peer rental service sidesteps some problems that have plagued Rent the Runway. But it’s not without its own complications (just ask Pickle power users’ dry cleaners).
The Best of BoF 2023: A New Consumer Economy
Spending cooled in 2023 as shoppers grappled with inflation, debt and high mortgage rates. Some retailers were more vulnerable than others. The strongest players are able to meet consumers where they are, through thick and thin.
The Best of BoF 2023: A New Consumer Economy
Spending cooled in 2023 as shoppers grappled with inflation, debt and high mortgage rates. Some retailers were more vulnerable than others. The strongest players are able to meet consumers where they are, through thick and thin.