Your store or charity receives donations, and sorts through them to find that approximately only 20% of items are fit to sell in store. These products are put into store shelves, and rotated every 3-4 weeks if unsold. The majority of donations that do not make it to store shelves, as well as those that […]
Loading a shipping container is just as much an art as it is a science. For those new or unfamiliar to the task, maximizing the efficiency of available space, protecting the integrity of your goods, all while respecting container rules regulations can be extremely difficult! Fortunately, Bank & Vogue is here to help with the
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Reverse logistics is a complex field, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t simple ways you can improve the efficiency of your reverse logistics systems and infrastructure. Find out how to boost profit margins by considering these tips to fine-tune your reverse supply chain logistics processing with Bank & Vogue.
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Bank & Vogues primary service is purchasing collected clothing that cannot be processed by charities, non-profits, and for-profit re-sellers. But the full work our partners have access to goes considerably further than that. Bank & Vogue provides a ‘full package’ of services tailored to the unique needs, wants, and expectations of the clothing collection and reselling industry.
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More than just diverting millions of tonnes of textile from landfill every year, Bank & Vogue promotes the economic prosperity of local communities throughout North America and Africa. By providing the means by which North American charity, non-profit, and for-profit clothing collectors can connect with resellers in areas of economic development; humanity benefits in many ways.
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Bank & Vogue is hard at work to bring about a circular economy for the clothing and textile industry, working in tandem with a group of like-minded organizations to realize the benefits this idea can provide the earth, businesses, and consumers worldwide. Our association with SMART (Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles) provides our partners access
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As a for-profit thrift retailer, non-profit charity, or international recycled clothing retailer; you face unique challenges to businesses. For those operating thrift store or clothing charities in North America, finding a home for clothes you cannot cost-effectively process is a major struggle. For those selling recycled clothing internationally, a reliable source for product is a
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The problem of fast fashion is a prominent one in our cultural consciousness. In the news, on the radio, and in our social feeds; our exposure to alarming statistics cultivates an awareness of this social and ecological problem, but very little is done to inform the average person as to possible solutions. Our intent is to help
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Western culture has adopted a fundamentally flawed mentality when it comes to clothing manufacturing and distribution. The combination of technological advancements and globalization have undoubtedly caused a consumption issue within the clothing industry. As a result, adjustments must be made in order to better align our ways by embracing the concept of building sustainable processes, allowing civilization to enjoy
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During retail high season, from September through December, stores and ecommerce retailers optimize their logistical networks to meet high demand with a constant flow of goods. Once this season is over, demand sharply drops off, and post-holiday returns begin. Unwanted, damaged, spoiled, or otherwise un-valued merchandise wants to swim ‘back upstream’. This glut of returned
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