Resale Revolution: The Resurgence of Secondhand Fashion in a Digital Age

Andrew Burnstine – Retail Matters

In the US, brick-and-mortar resale is flourishing, with the number of shops dealing in secondhand sales and consignment growing 7 percent over the past two years.

Secondhand stores focused on physical locations have stayed competitive by offering a level of convenience, curation and customer service that isn’t easily replicated online.

Brick-and-mortar resale faces some challenges, such as intense competition, but greater cultural acceptance of buying used among Gen-Z consumers and increasing economic pressure make it likely that resale will continue to grow.