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With fast fashion under microscope for its environment impact and kids wanting to be more sustainable, the second-hand apparel market is growing – at a miraculous 21-times faster than the primary market.
So finds B-Stock, the world’s largest online B2B platform for returned and excess apparel. The trend is being driven by the rise in online resale and consignment marketplaces, as well as young consumers who look 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…