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4 Back-of-the-Office Opportunities to Lift Recommerce’s Profitability

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Recommerce, the online selling of previously owned items to buyers who reuse, recycle or resell them, is growing 11 times faster than traditional retail and is expected to reach $84 billion by 2030. Opportunity #1: Cost-efficient inventory management. Most people agree that recommerce is good for sustainability.

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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

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In fact, some even project that the negative impact of this industry will double by 2030. RFID Technology and Sustainability RFID technology is the key for retail businesses to unlock greater sustainability and efficiency in their supply chain management.

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How the Fashion Industry Can Pave the Way for a Sustainable Future

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In recent decades, fast fashion became incredibly popular due to its cost efficiency, both for manufacturers and consumers. Today, with technological advancements reaching new heights, the fashion industry is aiming to phase out the use of coal and reach 100% use of electricity through solely renewable sources by 2030.

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Resellers vs. Retailers: How to Handle the Bot Problem

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This scenario has become common in recent years, with individuals getting creative to be first in line to resell at an inflated price. To put this into perspective, Cowen Equity Research has predicted that the sneaker resale market will be worth $30 billion globally by 2030. Anti-bot defenses like CAPTCHA are disregarded.

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Printful vs Gelato: A Quick Comparison

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until 2030. Founded in 2013, Printful is a dropshipping platform with no set-up costs. Printful takes care of all aspects of order fulfillment, including packing and shipping. Printful Pricing You only pay the base price for Printful products after a customer makes an order. How Does Printful Work?

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The Ultimate Guide to Print on Demand Statistics for 2023

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General Print on Demand Statistics for 2023 Promising minimal risk, excellent sustainability, and low start-up costs, print on demand has grown to be an extremely popular choice for creators around the world. Additionally, the reduction of costs involved in maintaining stock and inventory are big factors. billion by 2030.

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5 Things for Apparel Brands to Know About the Circular Economy

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Sustainable apparel and luxury have received growing attention as more research about the harmful environmental effects of the industry’s sourcing, manufacturing and shipping practices surface. It’s no surprise, then, that the most successful online resale shops have quickly learned that third-party management is critical to scaling.

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