Ho-Ho-Ho Hints from the Rag News Elf on the Shelf As the Christmas season approaches, we asked the Rag News Elf for a few revenue-building tips for thrifts. Here is the list: – Create an in-store Christmas Shoppe and keep it well organized since most shoppers have limited time during the Holiday season. Display […]
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It’s never been easier to buy secondhand toys in any part of the world than today. Modern technology is so advanced that used toys can be bought, sold or swapped with a few taps of a keyboard or mobile device. This is also an excellent way to save and make money, as there’s always a need
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The used goods market is on the rise across the world. At first, it started in Africa and Asia, but today even North America has a big second-hand product market. People are buying used clothing and accessories, both in-store and online. Baled purses, jewelry, shirts, and all kinds of other items are being sold more
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Recycling clothing is an increasingly important part of the textile industry. There is a lot that can be salvaged from old clothing. That’s why it’s better to donate your old clothing instead of throwing it way. Some of it will be used in the secondhand clothing market – thirft stores, vintage clothing or new lives
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Size “of the Bale” Matters In the wholesale of mixed rags and credentials, the size of the bales matter a great deal! Whether you use a vertical (down-stroke) or a horizontal baler, the dimensions of the bales will impact the weight of the load. While the industry standard aims for 1,000 pound bales, most sellers make bales
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The wholesale market for used clothing has been expanding over the last decade. This was partly out of necessity, but mostly because of the ever-increasing consumer demand. The rise of the fast fashion trend made consumers go on a buying frenzy, but it also resulted in an increased amount of donations made by loyal customers.
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Used clothing. Vintage style. Retro fashion. Are these three entire different things, or one in the same kind of couture? Before we get into the terminology of clothes, we need to understand what clothes are and how style evolves. Style is one of the fastest evolving things in the universe. What’s hot today can be
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Ground-Breaking Innovation Manufacturing “New” out of Used, at Industrial Scale Bank & Vogue is proud to announce that we have developed the capacity to remanufacture post-consumer apparel at industrial scale. Our work with Converse on their Converse Renew Denim collection has introduced an innovative reinvention of used apparel and made it into the world’s
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Credential Clothing is an industry-specific term that is unique to the clothing industry. This term refers to donations of original clothing which can include textiles, shoes and purses as well. Credential clothing is first collected in various donation centers and drop boxes throughout different locations. To meet the standards of credential clothing, these materials need
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Beyond Retro and Bank & Vogue are thrilled to share the news of their involvement with global footwear and apparel brand, Converse, in helping to develop a collection of footwear using upcycled textiles as part of its exciting new Renew initiative. Leveraging its extensive influence in the second-hand clothing industry, Beyond Retro supported the creation
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