Second Hand news and archive

Ebay launches pre-loved wedding hub catering to demand

Marketplace giant Ebay is responding to the growing demand for second hand bridalwear with the launch of a pre-loved wedding hub. The platform features pieces by a range of designers and retailers, such as Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood, with the selection spanning second hand bridal and bridesmaid dresses, accessories and vintage suits. Its...

Culture

Ebay to now be headline sponsor for Love Island

In an expansion of their ongoing partnership, British broadcasting network ITV has announced that Ebay will now be the new headline sponsor of its reality show Love Island. Through the sponsorship, Ebay is looking to broaden its reach with the programme’s viewership – primarily an audience of 18 to 34 year olds – while showcasing its pre-loved...

Background

Tips for building a more sustainable wardrobe

In this background story, FashionUnited gives you tips on how to create a more sustainable wardrobe - or if you’re a retailer, how to advise consumers about more sustainable fashion. Contents • How to build a more sustainable wardrobe • Still want something new? Consider renting clothes, or buying second-hand • Would you rather buy brand new...

Business

Poshmark and EnviroKlenz team up to reduce clothing waste

Poshmark, a second hand market place, and EnviroKlenz, provider of innovative laundry solutions, announced their new partnership in cooperation with brand ambassadors to promote second hand shopping and reduce textile waste. The intention is to retain clothes “in circulation for longer and help make a positive impact on the planet”, as stated in...

Fashion

Clothes swap initiative 'No New' by Bandi enters its second year

The “New Year Reuseolution” initiative of the British slow fashion app Bandi is entering its second year. Those who want to take part just have to pledge to not buy any new clothes for a month (i.e. the whole month of January). Swapping or secondhand is allowed. Sounds difficult? Bandi co-founder and CEO Frankie Theakston managed it for a whole...

Business

Secondhand start-up Gently raises two million dollars in funding

US-based start-up Gently has announced it has raised two million dollars in a pre-seed funding round to help scale its secondhand platform. In a release, the company said it is aiming to create the “Amazon for secondhand” by allowing users to shop from multiple resale platforms in one place. The platform enables shoppers to search, filter and...

Culture

Ebay’s Love Island collaboration causes surge in pre-loved popularity

Reality show Love Island, previously known for its fast fashion-clad contestants, took on a major shift for its latest season announcing a new partnership with second-hand platform, Ebay. The deal, which was revealed at the beginning of May, has seen the popular UK series take a step in a more sustainable direction, with each of its ‘Islanders’...

Business

Cost-of-living crisis causing surge in second-hand shopping, according to Ebay

A new report by Ebay Ads UK has found that the ongoing cost-of-living crisis has been driving significant changes in consumer behaviour, causing a shift towards circular shopping habits like the purchasing of second-hand goods. The region’s rising cost of living has seen energy bills, fuel and food prices climb, which Ebay said is causing UK...

Fashion

Haglöfs Restored: Second hand gear, first hand adventures

Haglöfs Restored is a collection of second hand performance gear that’s just as functional and good-looking as the brand’s regular collection, but with the added benefit of reducing waste, carbon emissions and water use—while keeping still-premium materials out of landfill longer. It’s one of several initiatives Haglöfs is taking to extend the...

Retail

Charity campaign urges shoppers to purchase pre-owned and second hand gifts this Christmas

The Charity Retail Organisation, the UK’s voice of charity retail, has launched its annual #GoodCauseSantaClaus campaign to encourage shoppers to purchase from charity shops this Christmas. The organisation is calling on the public to pledge to buy presents from its shops and spread the word about the wonders of preloved. There are approximately...

Fashion

Ebay UK launches authenticity guarantee for luxury watches

Ebay UK, one of the largest luxury watch marketplaces in the world, is expanding its ‘Authenticity Guarantee’ service, with a new post-sale authentication service for luxury watches sold for 2,000 pounds or more in the UK. The ‘Authenticity Guarantee’ offers “meticulous inspection and verification” by independent experts and provides an “extra...

BusinessFeatured

Depop teams up with UK charities to grow fashion resale

Fashion marketplace app Depop has announced it will be launching a programme dedicated to assisting charity shops in the building of their online businesses through its marketplace. Through its new Charity Seller Programme, Depop aims to provide a variety of UK-based charities with the tools, resources, exclusive offers and personalised support...