The U.S. secondhand market hit an estimated $61 billion in 2026, growing more than twice as fast as the broader retail sector. For anyone looking to open a small retail business, thrift stores offer one of the lowest barriers to
The global resale market hit $560 billion in 2026 and is growing at 11% annually, according to industry reports. Consignment shops sit at the center of this boom, offering entrepreneurs a way to build a retail business without buying inventory
The U.S. secondhand market is expected to reach $78.8 billion by 2030, growing four times faster than traditional retail. More shoppers are choosing pre-owned goods for the savings, the sustainability, and the thrill of finding something unique at a fraction
The U.S. secondhand market is projected to reach $73 billion by 2028, nearly doubling its 2023 value. More shoppers are choosing thrift stores over fast fashion, and new resale businesses are opening across the country to meet that demand. But
The global secondhand market is projected to reach $367 billion by 2029, and consignment shops are riding that wave. Unlike thrift stores that rely on donations, consignment shops earn by selling items on behalf of their owners and splitting the
The U.S. secondhand market grew 14% in 2024, outpacing the broader retail clothing market by five times, and the global resale industry is projected to reach $367 billion by 2029. Thrift stores sit at the center of that growth, fueled
