Second-hand clothing sales are accelerating - and bringing fashion closer to a circular economy

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Planet Tracker’s Catherine Tubb, explores the rise of second-hand fashion – and what its growth means for the industry.

The resale market - also known as re-commerce, consignment or pre-loved - is reshaping the fashion industry. Consumers are increasingly choosing to shop second-hand or 'vintage', driven by the growing...

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