How to Get the Most for Your Retail Returns
Customer returns are a big selling point for a lot of retailers. Customers want to have the best shopping experience possible and look to form long-term relationships with outlets that value them. One of the benefits that stores offer is customer returns. Even though this is an excellent incentive to drive more sales, it has […]
How We Facilitate Global Logistics as a Used Clothing Broker
Ever since the very beginning of Bank & Vogue, our goal as used clothing brokers was to provide sellers and customers with a wide range of services within the used clothing industry. We have a widespread global team of logistics team members who can help you deliver your bulk used textiles and other wholesale used […]
The Global Market for Used Shoes in 2020
Climate change and pollution have been the most heavily debated topics in the past few years, and at Bank & Vogue we recognize the need to take care of our environment if we want our environment to take care of us. One of the industries that has the a significant effect on our environment today […]
Rag News: November 2019
Ho-Ho-Ho Hints from the Rag News Elf on the Shelf As the Christmas season approaches, we asked the Rag News Elf for a few revenue-building tips for thrifts. Here is the list: – Create an in-store Christmas Shoppe and keep it well organized since most shoppers have limited time during the Holiday season. Display […]
How Secondhand Toys Make Their Way Across the World
It’s never been easier to buy secondhand toys in any part of the world than today. Modern technology is so advanced that used toys can be bought, sold or swapped with a few taps of a keyboard or mobile device. This is also an excellent way to save and make money, as there’s always a need […]
The International Market for Used Purses
The used goods market is on the rise across the world. At first, it started in Africa and Asia, but today even North America has a big second-hand product market. People are buying used clothing and accessories, both in-store and online. Baled purses, jewelry, shirts, and all kinds of other items are being sold more […]
What is Our Role as a Recycled Clothing Seller?
Recycling clothing is an increasingly important part of the textile industry. There is a lot that can be salvaged from old clothing. That’s why it’s better to donate your old clothing instead of throwing it way. Some of it will be used in the secondhand clothing market – thirft stores, vintage clothing or new lives […]
Rag News: October 2019
Size “of the Bale” Matters In the wholesale of mixed rags and credentials, the size of the bales matter a great deal! Whether you use a vertical (down-stroke) or a horizontal baler, the dimensions of the bales will impact the weight of the load. While the industry standard aims for 1,000 pound bales, most sellers make bales […]
Mixed Rags: Finding a 2nd, 3rd or Even 4th Use for Clothing
The wholesale market for used clothing has been expanding over the last decade. This was partly out of necessity, but mostly because of the ever-increasing consumer demand. The rise of the fast fashion trend made consumers go on a buying frenzy, but it also resulted in an increased amount of donations made by loyal customers. […]
Sorting Out the Clothing Terms: Vintage, Used, Secondhand, & Retro
Used clothing. Vintage style. Retro fashion. Are these three entire different things, or one in the same kind of couture? Before we get into the terminology of clothes, we need to understand what clothes are and how style evolves. Style is one of the fastest evolving things in the universe. What’s hot today can be […]
