Retail
March 31, 2025
Digital platforms and lower-cost alternatives are becoming more prevalent as the price of prestige goods rises amidst record inflation. Image credit: Consumer Edge
By Zach James
The value of the secondhand retail market is steadily rising, according to the latest findings from New York-based market intelligence firm Consumer Edge.
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