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Hanna Andersson launches resale platform for kids and babywear

Kids and baby apparel brand Hanna Andersson has launched a new online site for the resale of its products. Entitled ‘Hanna-Me-Downs’, the platform was developed via a partnership with retail technology company Archive, which supports brands through its own resale solution offerings. The platform, which allows shoppers to both buy and sell...

28 Feb 2023

Business

Ba&sh launches second hand offering in US

French luxury label Ba&sh has become the next to join the resale industry, with the launch of a second hand offer in the US market. Through ‘Ba&sh Second Hand’, customers are encouraged to take part in the circular lifecycle of pre-loved pieces via the new user-friendly system. Developed with resale platform Archive, the dedicated site offers...

7 Feb 2023

Business

Archive secures 15 million dollar funding to scale resale software

Tech company Archive has announced the closing of a 15 million dollar Series A fundraising, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The new financing brings the company’s total funding to 24 million dollars and will see Lightspeed partner Alex Taussig join its board of directors. The firm is dedicated to developing resale operating models for...

6 Dec 2022

Business

The North Face introduces in-store take back programme in US

The North Face has expanded its upcycling clothing scheme, Renewed, with the launch of an in-store take back programme for its US customers. The retailer first piloted the Renewed Take Back programme in select stores throughout the beginning of September 2022. From November, the offer will now be available across its retail stores and outlets in...

1 Nov 2022

RetailFeatured

Sandro launches US resale marketplace with Archive

French brand Sandro has become the latest to step into the resale market in the US with the launch of its own pre-loved marketplace developed alongside Archive. It builds on the ready-to-wear label’s already established resale programme, Seconde Main, which it launched in France in October 2021 and Germany in July 2022. According to the brand,...

5 Oct 2022

Business

The North Face to enhance circular clothing programme with new partnerships

Outerwear specialist The North Face is set to further enhance its resale programme through a new partnership with Archive, a resale tech company, and the further integration of cleaning technology by Tersus Solutions. The North Face Renewed, the brand’s resale platform which launched back in 2018, will utilise Tersus’ waterless cleaning...

12 May 2022

Fashion

Betsey Johnson to sell select pieces from vintage archive

Betsey Johnson is joining the online vintage market with a capsule collection of limited-edition archive pieces. The designer, known for whimsical designs that verge on the edge of punk, will release an exclusive collection of original vintage styles on her website. The collection will be available April 15. With a price range of 58 dollars to...

14 Apr 2019