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#BoFLIVE: For Brands, Is Resale Actually Worth It?

The secondhand market is booming, and a growing number of labels are piling in. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host experts break down how to make a profit selling pre-worn trousers and handbags online.

BoF Team

11 March 2021

Tuesday, March 16 at 16:00 GMT / 11:00 EST

Featuring Aaron Cheris, Head of Americas Retail practice, Bain & Company; Cynthia Power, Director, Eileen Fisher; Cathaleen Chen, Senior Editorial Associate, BoF in conversation with Lauren Sherman.

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In This Article

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Retail

For Struggling Public Companies, Going Private Is No Panacea

Nordstrom, Tod’s and L’Occitane are all pushing for privatisation. Ultimately, their fate will not be determined by whether they are under the scrutiny of public investors.

Why Esprit’s Ambitious Rebrand Fell Short

The company is in talks with potential investors after filing for insolvency in Europe and closing its US stores. Insiders say efforts to restore the brand to its 1980s heyday clashed with its owners’ desire to quickly juice sales in order to attract a buyer.

How Adidas Sambas Took Over the World

The humble trainer, once the reserve of football fans, Britpop kids and the odd skateboarder, has become as ubiquitous as battered Converse All Stars in the 00s indie sleaze years.

How Hudson Yards Defied Its Haters and Became New York’s Top Mall

Manhattanites had little love for the $25 billion megaproject when it opened five years ago (the pandemic lockdowns didn't help, either). But a constantly shifting mix of stores, restaurants and experiences is now drawing large numbers of both locals and tourists.