ThredUp's 2025 Resale Report indicates that the global second-hand market is set to grow significantly, reaching $367 billion by 2029, with the U.S. market alone expected to reach $74 billion. This rapid growth, outpacing traditional retail clothing, reflects changing consumer attitudes towards sustainability. The rise of second-hand shops and resale stores seeks to address the environmental impact of fast fashion and provide affordable options for low-income communities, despite the existing stigma of second-hand shopping. Established organizations like Goodwill and the Salvation Army have historical roots in providing community assistance while promoting recycling and reuse.
According to ThredUp's 2025 Resale Report, the global second-hand market is projected to reach $367 billion by 2029 and $74 billion in the U.S.
This industry in the U.S. has grown five times faster than the retail clothing market, signifying a shift in consumer behavior towards sustainability.
Resale stores and thrift shops arose to combat throw-away culture and provide low-income communities with affordable goods despite the stigma around second-hand shopping.
The Salvation Army and Goodwill, founded by Methodist ministers, began as initiatives to support the poor, illustrating the social responsibility woven into second-hand shopping.
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