November 2025

From Returns to Revival: How We Turn Overstock into Opportunity

The Hidden Cost of Returns Every year, millions of perfectly good products never reach customers’ hands. In fact, retailers in North America estimate that nearly 16% of sales are returned annually, totalling roughly $850 billion in value. Whether due to seasonal overstock, shifting trends, or minor imperfections, returned and excess goods pile up behind the scenes. […]

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Reuse During Peak Season

Reuse During Peak Season: How Responsible Traders Support Circular Holiday Demand

Why Peak Season Matters — and Why Reuse Is Essential During the holiday season, global trade and retail supply chains experience a surge in activity. According to supply-chain analyses, peak season aligns with major shopping periods such as year-end holidays and festive promotions. For the reuse and secondhand textile sector, this period is more than

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Border Enforcement Disruptions and Their Impact on the Secondhand Textile Trade in the U.S. (November 2025 Update)

The human side of circularity remains at risk Over recent months, U.S. border enforcement and immigration activity have continued to reshape the labour landscape across southern states—particularly Texas, Arizona, and California—where a large share of the nation’s secondhand textile collection, sorting, and baling work takes place. Increased enforcement operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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