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Study: The US found to be the best country for thrift shopping

When Macklemore released his song ‘Thrift Shop’ in 2012, glamorizing second-hand shopping and the valuable pieces one can find if they are dedicated enough to the art of thrifting, it’s unlikely that he foresaw the massive uptick in pre-loved fashion shopping. No longer viewed as a shopping option for people with low incomes, over the last...

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First high-end consignment, retail and thrift store opens in Central Park West

Central Park Resale opened its doors on the weekend. The new boutique store offers consignment, resale, thrift, an art gallery and event spaces for trunk shows and pop-ups. The first of its kind in the Central Park West area, it is owned by Tanya Young Williams, a TV personality and advocate against domestic violence. Williams, a prominent...