According to Ecomdash, in order to enter the secondhand clothing market, wholesalers and retailers need to have a working understanding of their purpose for entering the market. Whether it is to supplement one’s existing income, generate a new business, or help solve the “crisis of stuff” — as is our intention at Bank & Vogue. […]
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Do you ever make a visit to your local mall and feel a boost of adrenaline and excitement as your feet hit the shopping pavement? How about when you are lucky enough to find that elusive deal at the sales rack stored way back in a shop’s corner? Many shoppers report a similar excitement while
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Nearly half of all North Americans, 46 percent to be specific, claim that they have “way too much stuff” in their closets. Whether your clothes are gathering dust in attics, in the back of your deep closets, or in a set of boxes, your clothes may no longer have use to you but there are
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This week marks the 5 year anniversary of Scott Nowlan, Vice President at Bank & Vogue. We are all pleased to celebrate this milestone with him and look forward to the next 5 years! Scott had this to say about his 5 years at Bank & Vogue ; “I am proud of my time here working
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Scott was visiting clients in Montreal and wanted to share information with you about products available from a new non-profit seller that we are excited to start working with. This seller has a great selection of Kitchenware. They separate dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and glassware from the Bric brac that they collect. Scott referred
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Lawrence and Jorge went on a border expedition and met with a dozen customers who discussed with us their challenges and achievements in wholesale used clothing and household goods for Thrift and Export. Meeting with and presenting our customers with thorough lists of available supply in a variety of locations is important to us. It allows
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Jose and Alice attended the SVDP Hope in Action National Assembly. They had a great time connecting with SVDP supporters and also did a Beyond Retro Label Giveaway! Jose was particularly impressed with the hotel’s beautiful architecture. They also visited with sellers and customers in Georgia to discuss wholesale used clothing and household goods
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Since starting Bank and Vogue almost 20 years ago, we have witnessed many changes. Most importantly we have seen a growing acceptance of donatingused goods among consumers and this has fueled our strong and vibrant textile recycling community.
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Warehouse safety is of the utmost importance. We hear all to often of warehouse fires and injuries that could have been prevented, so we compiled a list of resources to help all our clients maintain a safe and healthy warehouse. Over 100 Free (Or Low Cost) Safety Apps Reviewed 40 Free warehouse Safety Resources Warehouse Health
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Jose and Huma were at the Goodwill Conference in Orlando in August and met with hundreds of Goodwill contacts. They had a Giveaway and gave visitors at the booth a chance to win Beyond Retro Label bags. Learn more about Beyond Retro Label here. Jose & Huma also met with a few sellers in Florida while they were
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