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♻️ Is the second-hand market the future of sustainable retail? Or does it come with challenges we can't ignore? 🤔 Join the debate in the latest edition of Retail Face-Off where Glynn Davis and Matthew Valentine dive deep into the pros and cons of the second-hand market. From IKEA's peer-to-peer marketplace to luxury fashion's eco-friendly moves, discover why this market is shaking up retail—and why it still faces hurdles. 🌱🛍️

Second-hand clothing is having something of an identity crisis. For many people it has negative connotations and so numerous alternative names have been conjured up such as pre-loved, pre-owned, vintage, re-worn etcetera... Stuart Trevor is among those in this dynamic space and his range of sustainable reimagined clothing has a strapline of ‘rewind, reset and replay’ on the labels. Maybe we need some clarity in this burgeoning and essential category as I argue in the latest Retail Face-off for Altavia Watch. https://lnkd.in/e958tctJ

Bohomoon founder Katie Lynch spoke to Retail Week about the jewellery brand’s journey to international success, expansion plans for 2025 and the importance of product and price

Six more best-in-class brands are bound for Medley, including Sephora, Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill, High Country Outfitters, BODYROK and Petfolk. With these latest signings, Medley's retail mix now includes 25 concepts that are thoughtfully curated for the Johns Creek community. Read more via Shopping Center Business: https://lnkd.in/e5C9DTX6

The #secondhand market has already taken precedence over consumer priorities in recent years, and it seems that even into the festive season, the sector will continue to enjoy a favourable environment. Read more on FashionUnited: https://lnkd.in/eYtX7Zsu

"Shoppers could go for months without spending a single penny with a British retailer and probably not even notice it, because from grocery to sportswear, international retailers have certainly made a home for themselves in the UK." The last few years haven’t been especially laden with hometown glory for British retailers. Legendary brands Ted Baker, The Body Shop and wilko have all hit the rocks and filed for administration, while the waters have become even choppier for two brands that were once at the top of the UK’s fashion food chain – ASOS.com and Superdry. Although there are many factors to consider when assessing the downfall of some of this country’s most famous retailers, British shoppers’ embrace of huge global brands certainly comes high on the list. To see just how worldly the UK’s retail landscape has become, we asked Retail Week sister brand Retail Navigator by Lumina Intelligence to reveal the international retailers with the biggest UK sales, and how much they’re forecast to grow over the next few years. https://lnkd.in/eWbByWjc

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 "The move [to sell directly to shoppers] from Levi Strauss makes sense, analysts said. While Levi’s overall sales dropped or were flat in three of the last four quarters, the direct-to-consumer business has been a bright spot, up 8% for the three-month period ended Feb. 25. It comes as other retailers, such as Ralph Lauren, Canada Goose and Hoka seller Deckers Outdoor, are prioritizing selling directly to consumers...The approach is a tradeoff. Retailers take on additional inventory risk and sink more capital into building and renting stores, but the upsides include potentially stronger margins, a closer connection to shoppers and more control over the brand" https://lnkd.in/epgpDCCt

Retail and off-price strategies often take center stage, but ignoring wholesale can leave your brand vulnerable to: ❌Inconsistent pricing that damages your premium image. ❌Uncontrolled distribution leading to market oversaturation. ❌Blind spots that create missed opportunities. The future of luxury isn’t about avoiding wholesale—it’s about managing it smarter. 📊 Data isn’t just numbers—it’s clarity for your next move. Is your strategy aligned with your brand’s goals? #LuxuryBrands #ChannelClarity #StrategicGrowth

Retail and off-price strategies often take center stage, but ignoring wholesale can leave your brand vulnerable to: ❌Inconsistent pricing that damages your premium image. ❌Uncontrolled distribution leading to market oversaturation. ❌Blind spots that create missed opportunities. The future of luxury isn’t about avoiding wholesale—it’s about managing it smarter. 📊 Data isn’t just numbers—it’s clarity for your next move. Is your strategy aligned with your brand’s goals? #LuxuryBrands #ChannelClarity #StrategicGrowth

A smart wholesale strategy can protect your brand and keep things under control. It’s all about using data to make the right moves. 👏 #DataDriven #Strategy #Beautynet