Rag News: December 2017
Tools of the Trade for Thrift Stores In order to maximize salvage revenue, a thrift store needs to have the best equipment for packaging and storing salvage product for a full 53’ trailer or 40’ HC container load. The following is a list of the required tools that can’t be missed in any warehouse: Baling […]
What You Need to Know About Purchasing A New Pair of Vintage Shoes
It is true that the older the shoe, the more likely there may be damages or fragile fabric that is ready to split and tear — and therefore in need of inspection, repair and correction. However, like most vintage fashions, “worn” doesn’t mean “worn out.” This is why its always a good idea to check […]
Used, Vintage, Retro, Second-Hand: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between vintage clothing and second-hand clothing? And antique, is that also a thing? In the clothing and garment industry, these terms have distinct differences. They all fall under a general umbrella of “used” clothing, in that they are not “new” but have been “previously owned” and indeed probably “worn” to one degree […]
Book Recycling: Giving Old Books New Life
Even in the digital age, there is still something about holding a book in your hands and turning pages that excites the senses and encourages a love for reading. In the United States, an estimated 2 billion books are published each year which means that a large number of trees are getting cut down to […]
Can We Solve the Crisis of Stuff?
How much do North Americans waste? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the annual average of waste per US citizen amounts to nearly 70 pounds of clothing and textiles. These numbers jump tremendously when considering that worldwide, over 80 billion garments are produced annually. In the US, the nation’s municipal waste stream occupies […]
Textile Recycling 101: All You Need To Know About How to Divert More Material from Landfills
The process of textile recycling continues to garner attention worldwide — particularly among those who are interested in impacting the environment in a positive way. In many places across the world, consumers swap clothing, shoes and fabrics that are in good condition, others donate or sell what they are no longer using to someone who […]
Helping Give New Life to the World’s Used Purses, Shoes and Belts
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Not just country music lyrics, these words tell us how people can find new value in something that might have otherwise been considered useless. While a pair of torn shoes or a used belt once seemed destined for the garbage bin, today there are a host of recycling […]
Seamless, No-Hassle, On-Time: The Bank & Vogue Way
Nobody wants to deal with unprofessional vendors, sellers, clients or partners. Business is stressful enough as it is. You’re doing your very best to get ahead, working hard to make sure that your staff are paid, that your customers are satisfied, and that you’re growing a successful business. The last thing you need is a […]
Holiday Season Approaching; Overstock and Returned Toys Need to Go! But Where?
With the Christmas holiday season fast approaching, retailers are clearing their shelves to make room for the latest and greatest products. Perhaps nowhere is this more true than with toys, where kids (and their parents) are being marketed to about what the “must have” items are for the current season. When the hot items […]
Help Alleviate The Crisis of Stuff: How to Avoid Sending Used Goods to Landfill (And Make Money!)
The Crisis of Stuff. We are at an intersection of hyper consumption and exorbitant waste. In this current culture of consumption with a disposable mentality, we’re facing an ever-growing crisis: What do we do with all this stuff? If you’re a retailer, charity or thrift store, you know exactly what we’re talking about. Used clothing […]
