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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 […]

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

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

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

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

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