Kenya urges end to secondhand textile misinformation
According to the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) over 95% of imported secondhand clothes are not waste, yet operators…
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UK shoppers turn to second-hand fashion for holiday season says Oxfam
Oxfam is advocating for a reduction in single-use holiday fashion, noting that nearly one-third of adults confess to wearing new…
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In Data: UK apparel consumers to drive secondhand, resale market from 2025
The UK apparel market is expected to slow further in 2024, with growth dropping 0.3% to £60.9bn ($76bn) and will…
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Signal: Resale grows 17.7% in 2023 as customers prioritise affordability
As customers seek more affordable options, the Global Apparel Resale Market to 2027 report revealed an increase in the importance…
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Greenpeace investigation criticises Zara, Mango clothing recycling schemes
Campaign group Greenpeace placed the items, tagged with tracking devices, at 11 containers located on public roads and in Zara…
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Vestiaire Collective bans H&M, Zara, Gap in fight against fast fashion waste
Ahead of Black Friday Vestiaire Collective's founders have removed 30 fast fashion brands from its pre-loved platform, including Swedish fashion…
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Kenya apparel sector warns clothing import tariffs would be mistake
Kenya's government hopes apparel tariffs would wean its consumers off luxury imported clothes and would support a domestic clothing and…
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H&M launches ‘pre-loved’ in London to boost industry’s circularity efforts
H&M explains that 'pre-loved' includes a curated range of second-hand garments and a selection of accessories, including unique pieces, that…
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Fashion resale thrives amid ongoing inflation, environment pressures
Data analysis company GlobalData's recent webinar titled Key Trends in the Global Apparel Market broke down the apparel industry’s performance…
