September 2025

Practical playbooks, compliance checklists, pricing models, and sourcing tips to run a profitable wholesale operation with customer-return pallets, shelf pulls, and overstock. About this whitepaper Prepared for wholesale operators and reverse‑logistics teams handling customer returns, shelf pulls, and overstock. Updated for 2025. Who this guide is for Wholesale resellers selling by the pallet or truckload […]

Executive Summary The wholesale secondhand clothing industry has undergone transformative growth in 2025, with global market values projected to reach US $350 billion by year-end. Multiple drivers—economic shifts, sustainability imperatives, and evolving consumer preferences—have propelled resale, recommerce, and recycling into mainstream trade. This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of key global and regional trends,

Executive Summary As climate change accelerates the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, the need for rapid, scalable, and sustainable humanitarian response mechanisms has never been more urgent. Secondhand clothing offers a unique opportunity to provide critical support to displaced populations while contributing to circular economy goals. However, deploying secondhand garments in disaster contexts poses

A reverse perspective from the people who give garments a second life Executive Summary As brands rush to embrace circular design principles, a gap is emerging between intentions and real-world outcomes. This white paper addresses the disconnect between design practices and the practical realities of resale, repair, reuse, and recycling systems. Drawing on insights from

Executive Summary Amid rising consumer and donor demand for ethical practices, transparency has become a cornerstone of trust in the global secondhand clothing supply chain. This white paper explores how increased visibility in donation handling, processing, and resale builds credibility with donors, aligns with consumer values, and supports sustainable business growth. Through chain-of-custody best practices,

Executive Summary In today’s climate-conscious economy, businesses in the secondhand wholesale market must walk a fine line: generating appealing offers and promotions without encouraging overconsumption. For B2B stakeholders, particularly those targeting diverse audiences across retail, informal markets, and digital commerce, understanding consumer psychology—including gender-based behavioral insights—is vital. This white paper explores how to build ethical

Executive Summary The common narrative suggests that much of the world’s used clothing ends up in landfills. However, this oversimplified view overlooks the complex, often positive, journey of secondhand textiles. This white paper presents a data-driven examination of the global secondhand clothing trade, highlights the systems that enable reuse and recycling, and offers case studies