According to the world’s largest online B2B platform for returned and excess consumer items, B-Stock Solutionsthe secondhand apparel market is growing 21 times faster than the primary market, making secondhand gifts a likely trend this Christmas season. Known to be one of the most wasteful festive seasons of the year, these stats give us a positive outlook for a trend towards greener Christmases ahead. 

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