How Deportations Are Disrupting Textile Recovery in Texas Recent escalations in immigration enforcement in the United States—particularly across border states like Texas—are having wide-reaching effects on communities, businesses, and supply chains. For those working in the secondhand clothing industry, the impact is being felt in ways that threaten the flow of goods, access to labor, […]
The global logistics landscape in 2025 faces mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies, disrupting supply chains and increasing costs. Below are three key developments affecting the industry: India–Pakistan Tensions Escalate Regional Risk Recent clashes along the India–Pakistan border, despite an official ceasefire, have led major shipping lines like CMA CGM and COSCO
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On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% duty on Chinese goods. Energy resources from Canada face a lower 10% tariff to minimize any disruptive effects on gasoline and home heating oil prices. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced
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The United States East Coast (USEC) port strike has taken a significant turn, with a tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) regarding wage-related matters. This development marks a temporary resolution in a dispute that has disrupted operations across key East Coast ports. However, the resolution
Taking Inspiration From the Past to Create Denim for the Future The new Wrangler Reborn collection, created in collaboration with our sister company Beyond Retro, is a bold step towards a sustainable future. Launched last July 24th, this collection transforms diverted denim waste into timeless jackets, shirts, jeans, and shorts—crafted with no new cotton, no new
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Uncover the Best-Selling Trends in the Secondhand Market: Vintage or Modern? With the market expected to soar from US$ 43.49 billion in 2024 to a staggering US$ 125.18 billion by 2034, there’s never been a better time to explore the exciting opportunities within this sector. Our featured blog post, “Vintage vs. Modern: What Sells Best
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Argentina finds itself at a critical juncture under the leadership of President Milei, who rode into power promising seismic shifts across economic, social, and political landscapes. However, the new administration faces daunting hurdles, including minority representation in legislative chambers and a myriad of economic challenges such as fiscal deficits, staggering inflation rates, and widespread poverty.
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We are thrilled to announce that Bank and Vogue has yet again revolutionized the industry by becoming the first company to offer full containers of second-hand pet goods! Yes, you heard it right. Now, you can get your hands on high-quality pet clothing and other pet goods in bulk, right here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
As one of the largest global secondhand brokers, Bank & Vogue have partnered with MegaPaca to bring key stakeholders of the circular economy together to look to the future of the secondhand industry in the region for a unique summit in Antigua, Guatemala. Inviting leading recycling businesses from across Central and South America, the two
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The Continual Rise of Thrift Shopping! The rise of thrift shopping has been a newness for the past few years, with an increase in demand that Generation Z is leading. The secondhand market has had a huge boom in the past few years, currently it is projected to hit 36 billion dollars. This however
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