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The second-hand apparel market is growing 21 times faster than the primary market according to B-Stock, the world’s largest online B2B platform for returned and excess apparel.Driving the trend is the rise in online resale and consignment marketplaces as well as young consumers looking to make more sustainable shopping choices.
For finance leaders at large retailers and brands, excess and returned inventory can pose a significant drag on working capital and margin performance. With returns projected to cost U.S. retailers $850 billion annually—roughly 17% of total sales—and processing costs ranging…
San Mateo, CA and Chicago, IL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data from both Circana and B-Stock reveals the age of smartphones traded-in reached an all-time high during the 2025 upgrade cycle, with most devices being three generations…