The second hand economy is booming. A growing number of businesses allow thrifty, eco-friendly consumers to trade vintage or recycled clothing online. But profiting from the shift to thrift is hard.

The proliferation of second-hand clothing, often referred to as 'obroni waawu' in Ghana, has significant implications for ...

Many of us start the new year with a list of resolutions. For some, it’s about hitting fitness goals, while for others, it ...

Now, it’s becoming a shoppers’ paradise for curated pre-loved designer clothing, too. As consumers become more eco and value-conscious – global sales of second-hand clothing rose nearly 20 per cent ...

Retail platform Thred Up estimates that the second-hand fashion industry was worth $28 billion dollars (approx. £21 billion) in 2019 and predict that, by 2024, this amount will more than double ...

An entrepreneur based in Uganda is upcyling second hand denim donated from abroad and turning it into desirable fashion ...

The proliferation of second-hand clothing, often referred to as "obroni waawu" in Ghana, has significant implications for both the economy and the environment. With policy regulation, the Ghanaian ...