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On today's podcast episode, we discuss how ThredUp markets to both of its customer groups—the buyer and the seller—how it balances brand storytelling with performance marketing, and where AI is actually making the biggest difference for its customers right now.   Tune in to hear a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Kristen Brophy, Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing at ThredUp.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-thredup-explains-how-make-resale-work-you-reimagining-retail   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance in the Transaction Moment. Rokt's AI Brain and Ecommerce Network help the world's leading companies deliver more relevant customer experiences and unlock incremental value from every transaction. Learn more at rokt.com.

June is officially joy month at Chasing Brighter — and what better way to kick it off than with one of our favorite subjects: fashion. In this Superwoman Diaries episode, Jessica and Kelly break down the summer 2026 fashion trends worth paying attention to, the ones you can skip, and the ones you're probably already wearing without even knowing you're trendy. No pressure, no closet overhaul required. This is a wear-what-brings-you-joy conversation. Free Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4035: Shawna Scafe explores the many ways people embrace minimalism, from eco-conscious living and frugality to aesthetic simplicity and gradual decluttering. Her insights show that minimalism is less about rigid rules and more about creating a lifestyle that brings clarity, freedom, and less stress into everyday life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/six-types-of-minimalists/ Quotes to ponder: "The less you own, the less owns you" "Their focus is on getting rid of the excess that is in their home." "Minimalism looks a little different for everyone, and sometimes the reasons you start are not the reasons you keep going." Episode references: The Soap Dispensary: https://www.thesoapdispensary.com/ ThredUp: https://www.thredup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4035: Shawna Scafe explores the many ways people embrace minimalism, from eco-conscious living and frugality to aesthetic simplicity and gradual decluttering. Her insights show that minimalism is less about rigid rules and more about creating a lifestyle that brings clarity, freedom, and less stress into everyday life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/six-types-of-minimalists/ Quotes to ponder: "The less you own, the less owns you" "Their focus is on getting rid of the excess that is in their home." "Minimalism looks a little different for everyone, and sometimes the reasons you start are not the reasons you keep going." Episode references: The Soap Dispensary: https://www.thesoapdispensary.com/ ThredUp: https://www.thredup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4035: Shawna Scafe explores the many ways people embrace minimalism, from eco-conscious living and frugality to aesthetic simplicity and gradual decluttering. Her insights show that minimalism is less about rigid rules and more about creating a lifestyle that brings clarity, freedom, and less stress into everyday life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/six-types-of-minimalists/ Quotes to ponder: "The less you own, the less owns you" "Their focus is on getting rid of the excess that is in their home." "Minimalism looks a little different for everyone, and sometimes the reasons you start are not the reasons you keep going." Episode references: The Soap Dispensary: https://www.thesoapdispensary.com/ ThredUp: https://www.thredup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan DeMeyere, Chief Product & Technology Officer at ThredUp, has spent more than a decade helping scale one of the world's largest online resale marketplaces, growing from one of the company's earliest engineers into the leader of product and technology strategy today. Dan operates at the intersection of AI, ecommerce, and marketplace logistics, with a focus on how emerging technologies are reshaping the customer experience. We asked him to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in commerce right now: the collapse of the traditional ecommerce funnel. Dan explains why the future of shopping may no longer revolve around static websites and linear customer journeys, but instead around AI agents acting on behalf of every consumer. He shares how dynamically generated experiences and agentic commerce are changing the way brands think about personalization, merchandising, and conversion. The conversation explores why companies need to rethink what's possible with AI, empower engineers to experiment with the latest tools, and evolve from designing interfaces to designing intelligent systems. Why are so many organizations still underestimating this shift, and what will feel obvious five years from now that companies still miss today? Whether you're leading transformation inside a large enterprise or building the next generation of AI-native commerce experiences, this episode offers a forward-looking perspective on how AI will redefine the future of shopping.

Wines We're Drinking: Cremosi Vineyards Pinot Noir — Latina-owned winery based in Oregon This week's episode is one for the cultura and the closet, mija. Jessica sits down with Elvira Zamora, visionary founder of Thrifts.com and Chicano Elegance — two platforms rooted in culture, community, and conscious expression. Elvira grew up in Lima, Peru, where reusing, repurposing, and refusing to waste were just a way of life. When she arrived in the U.S. at 10 years old, the wastefulness she witnessed was a full-on culture shock — and it sparked a lifelong commitment to sustainable fashion that she's turned into a movement. From the hidden health risks of fast fashion fabrics (yes, you might literally be wearing plastic) to the radical joy of clothing swaps and sewing circles, Elvira breaks it all down in a way that's real, funny, and genuinely eye-opening. She also shares the story behind Chicano Elegance, a glam gala she created after waiting two decades to see Latiné culture celebrated on a fashion runway — so she built the runway herself. This one will have you rethinking your closet, your consumption habits, and maybe even that wedding dress sitting in a bag in the back of your room. No judgment, just chisme and good wine. In This Episode We Cover: [00:00] Intro and welcome — Jessica introduces Elvira Zamora [01:18] Elvira's bio: Thrifts.com and Chicano Elegance [03:32] Drinks check — Elvira's Arnold Palmer and Jessica's Cremosi Vineyards Pinot Noir [06:36] Why wine doesn't have to be snobby, and Latiné-owned wine brands [07:51] How sustainable living started for Elvira — growing up in Lima, Peru [10:11] Moving to the U.S. at 10 and the culture shock of American wastefulness [11:44] Back-to-school scams and the truth about consumption culture [14:03] Growing up wanting to fit in vs. what her parents taught her [16:00] "The drug is our consumption" — and what that means for the planet [18:17] How much we're really spending (the Walmart, Amazon, and Temu receipts don't lie) [19:24] Why Goodwill and Salvation Army are not the move — and what to do instead [20:26] Sway LA and fabric recycling centers — giving clothes a real second life [23:29] How Jessica shops: thrift finds, body changes, and the one-in-one-out rule [26:16] The health risks of cheap fast fashion — carcinogens, plastic fabrics, and your skin [28:37] Fashion as food: Taco Bell vs. abuela's handmade tortillas [30:05] How Elvira's journey into upcycling started — and her dad the tailor [32:03] Repurposing curtains into skirts and the art of slow fashion [36:08] Cadena Collective, Cindy Castro, and supporting artisans paid fair wages [40:26] How purchasing power is the only language corporations speak [42:48] Radical sewing clubs, clothing swaps, and fighting back with fun [43:45] How Thrifts.com and Chicano Elegance came to be [44:43] Creating Chicano Elegance: a Met Gala by us, for us, starring us [49:10] The wedding dress conversation — how to repurpose meaningful pieces [54:13] ThredUp, fabric donation centers, and better ways to give clothes away [56:25] Prom dresses, domestic violence shelters, and giving directly to community [60:49] What's next — Thrifts.com relaunch (August/September) and the Chicano Elegance Gala in San Bernardino (September) [61:41] The challenges of building while working a 9-to-5 and caregiving for parents [64:29] What keeps Elvira going — and why passion has to be the reason [68:20] Chicano Elegance Foundation is now a 501(c)(3) — and the coffee table book [70:53] Closing thoughts: do it for yourself, do it for the next generation Connect with Elvira Zamora: Instagram: @thrifs_ Website: ChicanoElegance.com Website: Thrifts.com Fabric Recycling & Donation Resources: ThredUp: ThredUp.com Sway Fabric Recycling (Los Angeles): suay.com Search your area for domestic violence shelters, prom dress programs, and women's reentry organizations accepting clothing donations — and ask your community! Connect with Wine & Chisme: Website: thewineandchismepodcast.com Instagram: @wineandchisme TikTok: @wineandchisme YouTube: Wine & Chisme Podcast Threads: @wineandchisme LinkedIn: Wine & Chisme Podcast Latiné Wine Brand Directory: thewineandchismepodcast.com/directory Amplifying Latiné voices, one glass at a time. Salud, mi gente!

This edition of Circular Snapshots covers a lot of ground. Mexico passed landmark circular economy legislation in January — and it deserves far more attention than it got. We also look at Circle Economy's latest report, which puts a €25.4 trillion price tag on the value destroyed every year by our linear economy, and the EU Circular Economy Act as it heads toward autumn adoption. Plus a quick run through of four shorter stories: HP mining its own e-waste to build new laptops, the UK Packaging Pact launching with 100 founding organisations, a new fashion industry initiative to scale textile-to-textile fibre recycling, and fresh data on what's really driving the secondhand boom. Show notes:  Circularity Gap Report 2026 (Circle Economy): https://dashboard.circularity-gap.world/report/2026/cgr-2026-overview EU Circular Economy Act: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/eu-circular-economy-act Mexico Enacts General Law for the Circular Economy: https://mexicobusiness.news/sustainability/news/mexico-enacts-general-law-circular-economy HP mining its own e-waste: https://www.fastcompany.com/91501080/hp-is-mining-its-own-e-waste-to-build-its-latest-laptops UK Packaging Pact launches: https://www.wrap.ngo/media-centre/press-releases/uk-packaging-pact-launches-unlock-progress-transforming-packaging Circular Fibre Collective launch: https://www.thefashionpact.org/industry-leaders-launch-the-circular-fibre-collective-to-scale-t2t-recycled-materials-by-2030/ ThredUp 2026 Resale Report: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/thredup-spots-worrisome-trend-consumer-150700654.html

These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Transform 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at Overalls What if your employees had one central hub to handle real life? Meet Overalls. A smarter way to support your team, combining expert human LifeConcierges™ with AI to solve everyday challenges across healthcare, caregiving, benefits, insurance, finances, life admin, and more. From start to finish, Overalls handles the details — using existing benefits where they fit, and filling in the gaps where they don't. So employees save time, reduce stress, and stay focused at work, while employers boost engagement and get more value from their benefits. Overalls is redefining how work supports life, helping employee teams from Reddit, Patreon, BeatBox, and more cross pesky to-dos off their lists every day. Learn more at https://getoveralls.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pozcast Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com TAKEAWAYS:  1. Post-COVID Candidates Are Evaluating Life Satisfaction, Not Just Salary The candidate conversation has fundamentally changed. Compensation is still important, but Natalie has watched the evaluation criteria expand significantly post-COVID: wellbeing, flexibility, and organizational investment in the whole person are now equally weighted factors in how candidates choose between offers. 2. Share Benefits in the First Round Interview — Not at the Offer Stage thredUP's approach to benefits transparency is a model for the industry: they share the full value proposition starting in the very first interview. Candidates who know what they're getting before they're deep in the process make better decisions — and are more bought-in when they accept. 3. The 4-Day Workweek Works Because of Trust, Not Policy thredUP's Monday-through-Thursday schedule isn't about fewer hours — it's about output over hours and treating employees like adults. The model evolved from an existing maker day culture where meeting-free, work-from-anywhere days were already the norm. The shift to a 4-day work week was less a policy change and more a natural extension of a values-based operating model. 4. Employees Will Trade Compensation for Flexibility Natalie cites research that employees will accept lower compensation in exchange for genuine flexibility — and thredUP's 4-day workweek is living proof. In a talent market where differentiating on salary alone is expensive and unsustainable, flexibility is one of the highest- leverage benefits a company can offer. 5. Peripheral Benefits Are No Longer Peripheral Elder care navigation, childcare support, family-forming benefits, sabbaticals — what used to be considered nice-to-have additions are increasingly the primary evaluation criteria for candidates and employees. Natalie's view: investing in the whole person is no longer a differentiator. It's the expectation. 6. The 4-Day Week Is Also an Elder Care Benefit One of the sharpest reframes in the series: Natalie points out that for employees in the sandwich generation — managing both kids and aging parents — Friday isn't just a day off. It's the day to take Mom to the doctor, handle a care appointment, or just be present for a parent who needs support. The 4-day model makes that possible without burning vacation time. 7. Use the Benefit Yourself First — Then Sell It Natalie's playbook for introducing a new benefit to an organization: use it yourself, let it solve a real personal problem, and lead with that story when you bring it to leadership. Her personal experience finding a therapist for her daughter through a concierge service became the most compelling business case she could have made — because it was real. 8. Real Stories Drive Adoption. Bullet Points Don't. The most actionable framework in this episode: benefits adoption isn't driven by onboarding decks or open enrollment emails. It's driven by one person telling another person what happened when they actually used something. Find your early adopters, capture their stories, and let those stories do the selling. One team member's Spain trip planned through a concierge benefit became the most memorable proof point in thredUP's entire rollout. 9. ROI Lives in Adoption Rate and Retention Conversations Natalie's two-metric framework for measuring the impact of lifestyle benefits: first, are people actually using it? Second, when employees who stay long-term are asked why they stay, does this benefit show up in the answer? If the answer to both is yes, the benefit is earning its place in the package. 10. AI Is a Catalyst, Not a Threat — If You Frame It Right Natalie's closing message reflects the broader optimism she's hearing among her peer group: the most energizing AI conversation isn't about job loss, it's about what becomes possible when people are freed from the work that machines can do better. That reframe — AI as an enabler of human potential — is how the best people leaders are bringing their organizations along.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction & Lucky Number 10 Adam welcomes Natalie Breece as the final interview of Transform day one, and Natalie introduces thredUP — one of the world's largest online consignment platforms for women's and kids' apparel. 02:30 – How thredUP Works (and Why Adam Needs to Use It) A quick detour into how the Clean Out Kit model works, why buying kids' clothes at 80% off retail is a game changer, and what's been sitting in Adam's garage for too long. 05:00 – An Intentional Path Into HR Unlike most people leaders, Natalie didn't fall into HR — she studied organizational psychology, built her career in talent acquisition, and made a deliberate move into the full HR suite. 07:30 – 10 Years, 5 Companies Worth of Experience What's kept Natalie at thredUP for a decade: the company has never let her feel bored. From private to public, acquisition to divestiture, 500 to 2,500 employees — she's had the experience of five companies in one. 10:00 – The Employment Compact: Mutual Investment Natalie's framework for what a healthy employment relationship looks like — a genuine two-way commitment where the employee gives their expertise and the employer invests in both their professional and personal growth. 12:30 – Pre-COVID vs. Post-COVID Candidates The sharpest shift Natalie has seen in 10 years: before COVID, candidates asked about promotion speed and compensation. After COVID, they're equally asking about life satisfaction, wellbeing, and flexibility. 15:00 – Benefits Transparency from Day One thredUP shares its full benefits value proposition starting in the first round interview. No waiting until the offer stage — candidates deserve to know the full picture early. 17:30 – The 4-Day Workweek — How It Actually Works thredUP runs Monday through Thursday, with Friday off company-wide. Natalie explains the output-over-hours philosophy behind it and why it was a surprisingly easy sell to leadership. 21:00 – How Powerful Is the 4-Day Workweek as a Recruiting Tool? Natalie's direct answer: massive. Studies show employees will accept lower compensation for flexibility — and thredUP's 4-day model is one of the most powerful differentiators in their talent attraction arsenal. 24:00 – Peripheral Benefits Are the New Primary Benefits Learning and development, wellbeing, family-forming, elder care, childcare navigation — what used to be considered ancillary is now central to what employees evaluate when choosing a company. 26:30 – The Sandwich Generation & What Benefits Can Actually Do A candid conversation about the dual caregiving pressure — raising kids while supporting aging parents — and how thredUP's 4-day model and sabbatical give employees the time and space to handle both. 29:00 – Natalie's Personal Story: Finding a Therapist for Her Daughter The most personal moment in the episode: Natalie shares how she used a concierge benefits service to find a therapist for her teenage daughter, got a thorough provider list within days, and became an instant believer. 33:00 – Selling It to the Executive Team How Natalie turned her personal experience into a business case: she led with her own story, cited the value and price point, and watched the executive team become early adopters and then evangelists. 36:00 – The Snowball Effect: How Real Stories Drive Adoption Natalie's benefits rollout playbook: share the benefit, lead with real use cases, find early adopters, and let their stories do the selling. One person's trip to Spain became the most unexpected success story. 39:00 – Measuring ROI: Adoption Rate & Retention How thredUP tracks the impact of concierge and lifestyle benefits: adoption rate first, then whether the benefit shows up in retention conversations as a reason employees cite for staying. 41:30 – What's Lighting Natalie Up: AI as an Enabler Natalie closes with her take on AI: the conversation among her peers isn't about job replacement — it's about enabling people to work faster, smarter, and do more than ever before.

Humans produce an incredible amount of rubbish, and it causes an incredible amount of damage to our environment and health. Better waste management practices are part of the solution, but waste reduction is just as vital. Sarah Currie-Halpern from Think Zero LLC joins to discuss how our waste is managed, how to improve this system, and how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are helping. She emphasizes the importance of waste reduction in both the public and private sectors, and offers tips for how to support these efforts. Resources discussed in this episode:Think Zero LLCThink Zero LLC InstagramThink Zero LLC FacebookThink Zero LLC LinkedInSarah's LinkedInUpstreamSkip the StuffSecondhand shopping sites & apps: 1stDibs, AptDeco, Chairish, eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, Kaiyo, Once Upon a Child, Play it Again Sports, Poshmark, ThredUp.Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com.Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram.Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

Our guest today, Jen Wang, holds a PhD from Stanford in behavior sciences, judgment, and decision-making. She built her product career at ThredUp, and now serves as Chief Product Officer and go-to-market lead at Framework. That combination — behavioral scientist plus operating CPO — gives her a rare lens into the most urgent question in product leadership right now: how do you lead and build when the ground is shifting faster than anyone can follow? In this episode, we talk about: The decision-making behind why Framework scrapped their roadmap Why iteration, not technical proficiency, has been the most important skill to drive AI adoption in teams There's actually a scientific reason why everyone's so overwhelmed, and it's called the “Zone of Absorption” Links Jen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangjennifer/ Framework: https://frame.work/ Resources ThredUp: https://www.thredup.com/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Leadership Without Easy Answers by Ronald A. Heifetz: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674518582 The engineer's ring: https://www.nspe.org/career-growth/pe-magazine/july-2009/called-order Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:50: Why everyone thinks they're behind on AI 06:29: “The zone of absorption”: The science behind AI overwhelm 10:10: Why Framework scrapped their 2026 roadmap in February 12:31: Choosing your AI toolset: When to experiment vs. When to commit 14:25: Rethinking engineering resourcing to make room for “process debt” 15:43: The A/B testing parallel: Is AI history repeating itself? 18:27: AI prototyping: Productive or underbaked ideas? 25:08: The learning possibilities that AI opens up 26:56: Should product leaders take a Hippocratic oath? 28:21: Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com.Special Guest: Jen Wang.

Resale is evolving from a fragmented, thrift-driven experience into a technology-enabled infrastructure layer for the apparel industry. James Reinhart, co-founder and CEO of ThredUp, joins Bloomberg Intelligence senior equity retail analyst Poonam Goyal on this episode of the Tech Disruptors podcast. They discuss how automation, machine learning and AI are reshaping the economics of secondhand retail. He explains the “single-SKU” challenge that makes resale fundamentally different from traditional e-commerce, and how ThredUp's investment in supply-chain automation and data science aims to unlock scale, margin expansion and improved inventory velocity. Reinhart also explores the company's shift toward AI-driven discovery, its expansion into direct-selling capabilities and the growing role of resale as a recommerce partner to brands. He outlines why he believes technology — not just consumer demand — will determine which resale platforms achieve durable profitability in the next phase of retail disruption.

As we kick off 2026, Retail Remix is spotlighting some of the most illuminating moments from last season that bear repeating. In this special episode, host Nicole Silberstein revisits standout insights from 2025 that continue to resonate as the industry navigates AI, shifting consumer expectations and the evolving role of physical retail.Highlights Include:Why retailers must do (beyond optimizing their product data) to stay visible in AI-powered search platforms;How “napkin math,” that is, thinking in orders of magnitude, can help leaders better size opportunities and manage expectations;What truly drives brand value and affinity today, and why investing in brand equity during times of disruption pays off;How PacSun has so successfully created a culture of community and how other brands can do the same;What today's consumers are really looking for from store experiences; andWhy resale hit a tipping point in 2025 and what that means for brands' circular efforts in 2026.Full Episodes & Related LinksEpisode 252: What $24B in Prime Day Spending Tells Us About H2Episode 268: AI Reality Check: Klaviyo CEO on What's Hype, What Matters & What Comes NextEpisode 255: The Experience Equation: What Retailers Need To Get RightEpisode 259: Pacsun's Formula for Relevance: Youth Culture + Co-CreationEpisode 254: Inside ThredUp's Surge: What's Fueling Resale's SurgeEpisode 246: Lessons from the World's Top BrandsGet more retail industry insights from Retail TouchPointsSubscribe and catch up on all episodes of Retail Remix

In this special holiday crossover episode from Harvard Business School's Climate Rising podcast, Professor Mike Toffel talks with ThredUp CEO James Reinhart about the company's mission to extend the life of apparel and reduce waste through resale. As thrifting becomes more popular and circular business models gain traction, Reinhart explains why ThredUp built a national logistics and tech platform, how it collaborates with big brands, and the growing role of AI and automation in the industry.

This week's episode of the Modern Retail Podcast kicks off with a discussion between co-hosts Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels about PepsiCo's announcement that it will be trimming its portfolio and cutting back prices as part of a new agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management. They also unpack the opportunities the conglomerate faces as it plans more innovation in the better-for-space, whether that's removing artificial colors and flavors, or including more protein, fiber and whole grains. Then on the featured segment (15:40), Daniels is joined by Modern Retail's Allison Smith and Julia Waldow to unpack the secondhand sales boom of 2025. Their conversation dives into the technological improvements, economic shifts and brick and mortar touch points that have helped drive more interest and sales in this growing category. They discuss how: Shoppers are increasingly considering used items due to cost savings.  Companies like Poshmark and ThredUp are using AI to help populate their marketplaces.  The rise of in-person estate sales and thrift store hauls as people look for the "thrill of the hunt."

In this episode Ecotextile Talks host Philip Berman speaks with ThredUp's Chief Strategy Officer Alon Rotem about the company's "resale as a service" model, from white-lable branded resale shops to multi-brand clean-out schemes that can turn underused wardrobes into store credit. They discuss what the real driver is for consumers, how ThredUp's distribution centres work at scale, why brands decide to plug into this infrastructure than trying to build it themselves.​ Circularity, policy and impact They also discuss what happens to the garments that do not sell, ThredUp's aftermarket partners, and what % of items entering its ecosystem end up without a second life. Philip and Alon also look at how California's new extended producer responsibility law could accelerate brand adoption of circular business models.​ AI and the road to 2029 Alon shares ThredUp's latest financial trajectory, the company's decade-long investment in technology, and how AI could transform the consumer experience of the resale sector, and potentially help them to finally return a profit after going public in 2021.  Links mentioned in the podcast ThredUp's 2025 annual impact report ThredUp's quarterly financial filings British Vogue reporting on Yale's study about second-hand shoppers This episode is presented in association with Techtextil North America, the premier trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, taking place from  4–6 August 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.        ​ ​

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital.Today, I sat down with Rob Go, Co-Founder and Partner at NextView, to discuss the shift in seed-stage investing and what seed funds need to consider to remain viable. The conversation was sparked by a series of Posts Rob wrote, the first of which was called a Crisis Moment in Seed. We spent a lot of time talking about what inspired the post and how seed managers should adapt to the shifted market. For anyone investing at seed, this is a must listen as Rob shared so many insightful views.Thanks for listening to another episode of Venture Unlocked. We hope you enjoyed our conversation with Rob. If you'd like to get Venture Unlocked content straight to your inbox, go to ventureunlocked.substack.com and sign up, or go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe. Thanks again for listeningAbout Rob GoRob Go is the co-founder and partner of NextView Ventures, a thematic seed-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in founders solving meaningful problems for everyday people. Before launching NextView, Rob was a venture capitalist at Spark Capital, where he focused on the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment.Earlier in his career, Rob led the “Finding” business unit at eBay, where he helped design and launch over 20 products that transformed the platform's search and merchandising experience. He also worked in strategy consulting at The Parthenon Group, focusing on consumer and retail industries, and held product management roles at Fidelity Investments and BzzAgent.Rob holds a B.S. in Economics from Duke University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Beyond venture, he's a founding member of Highrock Church in Brookline, MA, and a dedicated husband and father who values family and faith as deeply as entrepreneurship.NextView Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2010, with offices in New York, Boston, and San Francisco. They focus on seed-stage investments, typically ranging from around $250K to $4M, in companies building consumer, fintech, digital health, and B2B SaaS solutions that reshape what they call the everyday economy The firm has backed a number of notable companies, including ThredUp, Grove Collaborative, WHOOP, and TripleLift, all of which have achieved significant exits or growth milestones. Their hands-on, founder-first approach and thematic focus have helped them build a strong track record in seed investing.During the conversation, we discussed:* The Venture Landscape's Evolution Since 2011 (3:27)* The Entry of Accelerators Like YC and Mega Funds (6:21)* The Role of YC's Offer Structure in the Seed Market (9:14)* Mega Funds and the Influence of the Power Law (12:21)* AI's Market Impact and Opportunities for Seed Investors (15:18)* Defensibility and Differentiation in AI Applications (18:17)* The Importance of Distinct Strategies for Seed Funds (21:37)* Super Compounder Versus Classic Venture Approaches (24:26)* Adjusting Capital Allocation for Non-Consensus Companies (27:26)* The Role of Optionality in Navigating Downstream Capital (30:35)* NextView's Tactical Shift Toward Data and AI Tools (33:27)* Lessons on Discipline, Dogmatism, and Missed Opportunities (36:22)I'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Rob. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

S5E11 ThredUp's Resale Revolution: Holiday Shopping & Gift Giving Trends with Alon RotemThe holidays are here and resale is at the center of this year's shopping story! In this timely episode of The Retail Razor Show, Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden sit down with Alon Rotem, Chief Strategy Officer at ThredUp, to unpack the company's 2025 Holiday Shopping Report. From surprising insights on resale gift giving to how shoppers are embracing sustainable fashion and circular economy models, this conversation reveals why resale is becoming a mainstream holiday shopping strategy.We also explore ThredUp's evolution from a secondhand marketplace to a Resale as a Service (RaaS) leader, powering branded resale programs for fashion retailers. Alon shares how ThredUp's AI-powered innovations — including image search, natural language search, and personalized curation — are transforming the secondhand shopping experience and driving conversion.If you want to understand how resale, sustainability, and AI are reshaping holiday shopping in 2025, this episode delivers insights every retailer, brand, and shopper needs.Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://retailrazor.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTubeAbout our GuestAlon Rotem, Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel, ThredUpAlon Rotem has served as ThredUp's Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel since September 2024. Alon has also served as Chief Legal Officer since February 2021 and Secretary since March 2017 and previously served as General Counsel from January 2017 to February 2021. From September 2013 to November 2016, Alon served as the General Counsel of Rocket Lawyer Inc., an online legal technology company. From June 2010 to August 2013, he was an associate at Goodwin Procter LLP, a global law firm. Alon holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis.ThredUp 2025 Holiday Report - https://newsroom.thredup.com/news/thredup-2025-holiday-reportThredUp Resale-as-a-Service - https://www.raas.thredup.comChapters00:00 Previews 01:13 Show Intro 04:51 Welcome, Alon Rotem - Chief Strategy Officer, ThredUp 08:38 ThredUp's Evolution and Resale as a Service 15:51 Implementing Resale Programs with ThredUp 21:31 Challenges and Successes of Going Public 25:36 AI Innovations in ThredUp's Shopping Experience 33:06 Insights from the Holiday Report 35:25 Consumer Behavior and Secondhand Gifts 36:24 Top Gifting Trends in Resale 39:49 The Role of Data in Resale 41:32 Consumer Funding for Holiday Shopping 47:21 Luxury vs. Mid-Market Resale 51:05 Sustainability and the Future of Fashion 55:11 Future Outlook 59:47 Show CloseMeet your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech:Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 & a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 has named him a Top 10 Retail, & AGI Thought Leader, a Top 50 Management, Transformation, & Careers Thought Leader, a Top 100 Digital Transformation & Agentic AI Thought Leader, plus a Top Digital Voice for 2024 and 2025. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformation, and the Retail Cloud Alliance. He was most recently the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods in the Americas at Microsoft.Casey Golden, is CEO of Luxlock, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2023 - 2025, and a Retail Cloud Allianceadvisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. After a career on the fashion and supply chain technology side of the business, now slaying franken-stacks and building retail tech! Currently, Casey is the North America Leader for Retail & Consumer Goods at CI&T.Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Overclocked, and E-Motive from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

What if the small choices you make at home could drastically change your family's health and help the planet - all at the same time? In this educationally rich episode, I sit down with Anna Robertson, co-founder of The Cool Down, to talk about how moms and families can make sustainability simple, practical and guilt-free.After stepping into motherhood, being evacuated from wildfires and discovering she carried the BRCA2 gene, Anna turned her personal wake-up call into a mission to help families live cleaner, healthier and more eco-conscious lives without all the overwhelm.In today's discussion - we unpack:

This episode is brought to you by ThredUp —and big news: their tech just got a serious upgrade, go check it out! Plus, new customers get 50% off and free shipping when you use the code: PRELOVEDPOD. On today's show, we're chatting with Rachel Stillman, the founder of Ornate Vintage Co. Rachel's journey into vintage started young—growing up surrounded by fashion and art, with a grandfather who was an artist and dealer, a grandmother who was a fashion designer, and a mother who also graduated from FIT, where Rachel herself studied fashion, and sells vintage jewelry. At just 20 years old, as a college student in the middle of a pandemic, Rachel took the leap and opened Ornate Vintage Co.—turning a lifelong dream into reality sooner than she ever imagined.  Today, she's sharing her journey with us, including: how her family shaped her creative vision, and her love of vintage showgirl pieces with incredible histories. Plus so much more. Let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [1:34] Rachels is a third-generation FIT grad who grew up surrounded by fashion and art.  [5:23] Going to flea markets and auctions with her grandfather  [9:12] Her mom found  her a $20 Jean Paul Gaultier top at a local consignment shop when she was in middle school.  [12:18] She went to school for fashion, like her mom and grandma. [14:34] Starting her vintage business because of a single bulk buy of 500 units, during the pandemic.  [17:57] Unloading the inventory and doing DIY photo shoots with friends [22:31] Developing her brand aesthetic and specialties [26:46] Specializing in vintage showgirl costumes. [34:38] On selling at Brimfield. [36:44] Hosting a Whatnot live sale after watching for three years [49:08] Always searching for sexy memorabilia and novelty graphics EPISODE MENTIONS:  Ornate Vintage @ornatevintageco @stillvintage Beacon's Closet Golden Nugget Flea Market Manhattan Vintage Show Whatnot Q&A with Toots Vintage on Whatnot Gem Pre-Loved Podcast with Liisa Ditto Vintage LET'S CONNECT: 

This episode is brought to you by ThredUp —and big news: their tech just got a serious upgrade, go check it out! Plus, new customers get 50% off and free shipping when you use the code: PRELOVEDPOD. On today's show, we're chatting with Ken, the founder of Stylebidder, a secondhand shop specializing in vintage and designer menswear. Ken has been selling for over thirteen years, starting out on eBay and Grailed, and he eventually expanded to his own online store and pop-ups events across the northeast including Newport Folk Festival & Alfargo's Marketplace.  Ken is a true Ivy style enthusiast with deep knowledge of American menswear history, including Brooks Brothers, and in 2024, Stylebidder began an ongoing collaboration with Brooks Brothers sourcing and cataloging vintage pieces from their 200 year history for their seasonal vintage shops. He shares lessons learned from building his business, including: the power of sharing educational content on social media, navigating the balance between online sales and pop-up markets, and advice for working with consigners Plus so much more. Let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [1:45] Ken's early style influences: from skateboarding to discovering American Ivy style in college [5:09] Going to college in Boston, Ken found the thrift stores were a treasure trove for American Ivy style. [7:20] He started selling part-time on eBay because he found s0 many good finds sourcing for himself, including five Hermès dress shirts at a thrift store [9:30] Things really picked up when he started to take on clients to do consignment. [12:47] The vintage scene in Vermont and building community with other dealers [13:38] His first pop-up at Burlington Vintage Market and the transition from online-only selling [17:23] Developing his vintage specialties of American Ivy menswear brands, tailoring, and Japanese designers [20:15] What defines American Ivy style  [27:27] On working with Brooks Brothers [32:42] How social media, particularly educational content, has helped Stylebidder grow. [37:32] How to strike work-life balance, including between online sales and pop-ups. [41:17] Favorite pieces and personal style : picking through a hayloft, finding Big E Levi's, and hunting for the perfect tweed sport coat EPISODE MENTIONS:  Stylebidder @Stylebidder Newport Folk Festival Alfargo's Marketplace Burlington Vintage Market Little City Thrifty Engineered Garments Beams Plus Take Ivy Articles of Interest - American Ivy Ametora book Patchwork Madras Brooks Brothers Fun Shirts JPress Shaggy Dog Sweater Patchwork corduroy hunting coat Rico's Vintage Humbug Vintage LET'S CONNECT: 

I learned a lot about wardrobe management in this conversation with Julia Dietmar! I had a totally different idea of what Open Wardrobe was going into this convo, but she set me straight. There are so many ways to use Open Wardrobe, developed by Julia. Her goal is to cut down on overconsumption of clothes by digitizing, which is very cool! you have your entire wardrobe handy, so when you go shopping, you already know you have 4 white tops and 3 pair of black pants, etc. OR you can pull up your wardrobe if you're shopping to see how a new red top would fit in - how many combos you can make, to make it feel worthwhile... There's also an option to get your fave clothing items REPAIRED!The last company Julia worked with is called ThredUp; it's an online consignment and thrift store where you can buy and sell high-quality secondhand clothes. But she started in software programming, and just always loved fashion, so she's combined the two, which is brilliant! Julia's aim with Open Wardrobe is to empower fashion consumers with mindful dressing, and I'm here for that!Julia is offering a 30% discount for my listeners when you set up an account with Open Wardrobe - just  enter code GroundedYou can find Julia and Open Wardrobe here: https://www.openwardrobe.co/Julia's also on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openwardrobeofficial/And on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/openwardrobeofficial/Send me a message!Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

This episode is brought to you by ThredUp —and big news: their tech just got a serious upgrade, go check it out! Plus, new customers get 50% off and free shipping when you use the code: PRELOVEDPOD. On today's show, we're chatting with Lureena Thompson, a comedian, actor and artist in Los Angeles, who opened the Cheerio Collective in Highland Park this spring. It's a vintage store by day – utilizing a curated “rent-a-rack” collective concept, and a live event space by night – and Lureena self-admits she's doing SO MUCH, and that you should stop by to tell her in-person to stop and drink some water. This is a really honest and authentic chat about what it takes to bring a store and event venue to life. A major highlight of the Cheerio Collective is a breathtaking 1,200 square foot mosaic floor that Lureena designed and installed herself utilizing remnant offcuts of natural stones such as marble, granite, quartz and travertine. Creating it was a labor of love, that underscored Lureena's commitment to using sustainable practices and recycled materials in her business. The creation of the mosaic floor created a significant buzz, both within the Highland Park neighborhood, and online. The documentation of the entire renovation captivated a wide audience and amassed millions of social media views that created a huge anticipation for Cheerio to open. I'll let Lureena tell you the rest! –  let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:19] Lureena has thrifted her whole life, and has noticed how much more popular secondhand has become in recent years. [8:39] How Lureena got into selling vintage. [10:43] Things really got started when they found the studio space that would become the Cheerio Collective. [14:19] First, she took on a major renovation and designed and installed a 1,200 square foot mosaic floor utilizing remnant offcuts of natural stones. [18:11] Sharing the 3-month renovation journey on social media. [23:20] An honest and authentic chat about opening a small business vs. expectations [26:39] Why they've landed on a rent-a-rack, vintage collective, and market model. [32:35] Advice about pricing and running a sustainable business [38:29] Lureena's personal style and favorite pieces. EPISODE MENTIONS:  @cheeriocollective Cheerio Collective Mosaic floor work-in-progress Dresscue Dresscue on Pre-Loved Podcast The Crowd Went Wild  Cheerio Collective events calendar Juju of ANJU and Luca Essentials LET'S CONNECT: 

What You'll LearnWhy sustainability wasn't the initial growth lever and how ThredUp found product-market fit by prioritizing value and convenience.The pivotal shift from a peer-to-peer marketplace to an asset-backed resale model through bag-drop logistics.How ThredUp scaled partially automated distribution centers to process over 100,000 unique items daily.The key metrics that balance throughput, speed, and quality in large-scale resale operations.How generative AI and visual search transformed discovery, personalization, and customer confidence.The cultural practices — hackathons, AI bootcamps, and atomic building blocks — that sustain innovation and rapid adoption internally.How Resale-as-a-Service enables major brands like Madewell to run white-labeled resale programs powered by ThredUp's technology and operations.Highlights00:00 – Introduction: Dan's 15-year journey at ThredUp02:00 – Why sustainability alone didn't drive growth04:00 – The bag-drop pivot: asset-backed vs. P2P resale07:30 – Marketplace dynamics: limited buyer-seller overlap09:00 – Jobs-to-be-done thinking & unlearning old models12:00 – Scaling ops: from scrappy warehouses to the world's largest clothing carousel17:00 – Throughput vs. quality: metrics that matter21:00 – AI-powered search & discovery: cottagecore to mermaidcore26:30 – Internal AI adoption: hackathons & “atomic building blocks”33:30 – Building a culture of innovation and infinite learning36:30 – Resale-as-a-Service for brands like Madewell39:30 – Future of shopping: agentic AI and frictionless commerce42:00 – Shoptalk Fall preview + closing thoughtsQuotes[00:02:30]: “Even if someone cares about the planet... we did not find product-market fit. We had to work a lot early on to better understand the needs of both buyers and sellers.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:12:15]: “It was a little bit like jumping out of an airplane and just having trust in ourselves that we're gonna build or find a parachute before we hit the ground.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:20:30]: “Trust is so important, especially in the used space. We have to become clever in helping customers feel confident with the potential fit and flattery of every item.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:39:30]: “If your core experience can be improved through AI, why do you need to put ‘AI' on the website? It's about the value you bring, the job they're hiring you for.” - Dan DeMeyereAbout the GuestDan DeMeyere is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at ThredUp, a leading online resale platform pioneering sustainable fashion through technology and operational innovation. With 15 years at ThredUp starting from its inception, Dan has overseen the company's evolution from a peer-to-peer marketplace into a high-velocity, AI-enabled resale giant processing over 100,000 items daily. He is passionate about customer-centric product development and leveraging AI to transform retail experiences at scale.Links Mentioned- ThredUp: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thredup/- Dan DeMeyere on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandemeyere/

This episode is brought to you by Commerce.Resale has officially moved from the margins to the mainstream. As economic pressures push consumers to seek value and sustainability gains steam, resale marketplaces like ThredUp are poised for massive growth.In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Alon Rotem, Chief Strategy Officer at ThredUp, to discuss the company's impressive recent growth and what it says about the broader retail landscape. They dive into:Why economic headwinds like tariffs and the removal of de minimis have been tailwinds for resale;How ThredUp has finally been able to achieve profitability in the U.S. and what it plans to do with that capital;Why AI advancements are poised to "disproportionately benefit” secondhand retail;Details of the company's forthcoming peer-to-peer offering;PLUS what everyone gets wrong about lawyers. Whether you're a retail exec or a resale-curious consumer, this episode breaks down why the resale model is no longer a trend — it's the future.RELATED LINKSCheck out what ThredUp is up toRelated reading: ThredUp Makes Resale Technology Free for All, Plans New Peer-to-Peer OfferingRelated reading: Tariffs, AI, Social Trends Create ‘Powerful New Pathways' for ResaleRelated reading: ThredUp Nixes Rewards Points as Struggle to ‘Improve Unit Economics' ContinuesExplore more episodes of Retail Remix -----How to Win Customers Across Every ChannelThis guide from BigCommerce brings you expert insights on data, branding, and marketing to help you grow sales across every major channel. Read the Guide.

Today on the show Colin, outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford, and brand/creative expert Producer Dave hit the following topics!Tariff Watch 2025! After week of surveys, brand reports, and new tariff percentages it is time to check in on the latest tariff situation. (05:32)ThredUp's recently earnings report shows that secondhand continues to be an opportunity that everyone should be leaning into. (16:53)The Rock Fight Lightning Round! The fastest 3 minutes in outdoor industry news. This weeks topics: Altra's impressive growth, Saucony's even more impressive growth, Reebok sale rumors, and Emerald Expositions overall flat earnings. (22:29)Columbia launches it's new brand campaign: Engineered For Whatever. A new video and a new stance from Columbia was the buzz of the outdoor industry last week. We take a look at what the brand is trying to do, determine if they were successful, and discuss the backlash. (28:00)For The Parting Shot, Colin ponders what you give up when you pursue big outdoor goals. (42:54)Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

ThredUp stock is up 600% this year… because Frugal Friendly Finance is winning the trade war.Palantir is named after LOTR, but is it Sauron or Frodo?… Either way, it's stock is #1 this year.The Savannah Bananas' baseball team is disrupting MLB… by doing stuff that doesn't scale.Hellman's Mayonnaise sponsored a wedding… (we cried)$PLTR $UL $TDUPWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Hennessey

In this engaging conversation, Melanie Foote-Davis and Michele Aikens explore the themes of creativity, and the power of words. They discuss how societal expectations can limit our potential and the importance of embracing our inner compass. The conversation emphasizes that it's never too late topursue dreams, the significance of slowing down for self-reflection, and the need to challenge the 'at least' mentality. They also highlight the wisdom that comes with aging and the potential for new beginnings. Ultimately, the discussion encourages listeners to reclaim joy and freedom at any age and to create a legacy of possibilities. Chapters00:00 Creativity Ignited04:14 Words as Creative Tools06:33 Align Actions to Your Vision07:24 From Limitations to Possibilities10:18 Navigating the Inner Compass13:16 The Weight of Irrelevance16:10 Disrupting Complacency19:11 The Power of At Least23:16 Connecting to Purpose26:10 Rediscovering Creativity28:39 When Your Dreams Keep Calling29:16 The Importance of Reflection31:10 Your Inner Compass is Guiding Your Path33:58 When We Risk Losing Connection35:31 Stillness Offers Access to Your Leader Within40:17 Trust the Beauty and Power of Rest43:10 It's Never Too Late: Embracing Age and Possibility51:00 Contributions to the World: Beyond Material Success54:17 Healing Through Possibilities58:10 Reclaiming Joy and Freedom More about Michele AikensMichele Aikens, MA, ACC is the CEO & Lead Coach of Clear Sight Coaching & Consulting, Inc., a certified professional coach, and a credentialed member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). With a background in leadership,executive women's coaching, team development, and transition coaching, Michele helps individuals and organizations navigate challenges with insight, empathy,and humor. She has worked with leaders from organizations including Chief, McDonald's, The Obama Foundation, ThredUp, and U.S. Cellular.Beyond her coaching expertise, Michele is a transformational speaker and facilitator, helping individuals gain clarity, unlock their potential, and move toward their purpose. As an author of five books and three dramatic plays, she uses storytelling to inspire growth and change. Her life mission is to “turn onlights for people so they can see that what is in them is greater than what is around them.”Michele holds a bachelor's degree in religious studies and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership. She is certified by the World Business Executive Coaches (WBECs) and the Global Team Coaching Institute (GTCI) as a team coaching practitioner. She is married to Nate Aikens, and they are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with MicheleMicheleAikens.comconnect@micheleaikens.com A Moment of Gratitude for our sponsor,Michele Aikens Use code MELANIE to save Connect with MelanieLinkedin  InstagramYouTube ⁠⁠Work with Melanie ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download FREE Joy Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠Radical Love Book

(0:00) Intro(1:30) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:16) Start of interview(3:09) Jack's origin story(4:11) The Accounting Foundation. His time at PriceWaterhouse (1987-1992)(5:45) His Startup/Executive Journey. Electronics for Imaging => Apptitude => NetRatings => Atheros => Qualcomm(12:15) Transitioning to Board Service. His start with Silicon Labs (2013)(12:26) His time as CFO at GoPro (2014-2016)(13:55) His focus on boards since 2016 (~10 public boards, ~15 overall since)(14:41) Differences between public and private company board service.(18:55) The Current IPO Landscape plus staying private for longer vs going public.(24:45) Founder Dynamics in Governance and the Dual-Class Share Debate. "In general, I don't like dual-class shares (...) I blame the banks for this." His experience at Casper and ThredUp. "I don't believe in sunset provisions above 7 years. Frankly, I think 3 years is long enough"(32:10) Navigating Shareholder Activism. His experience with Mellanox (sold to NVIDIA for $6.9B) and Box (won proxy fight).(37:27) His support for Classified Boards(40:27) AI and Semiconductor Future. His board position at NatCast, a non-profit entity designated to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) by the Department of Commerce. Reference to his TEDx talk: "Why Technology is Not Silicon Valley's Real Innovation" (2016)(48:40) Geopolitical Challenges in Tech(53:04) The Importance of Risk Planning by the board (downside plans, "defcon processes", etc)(54:54) Books that have greatly influenced his life:The Goal, by Eliyahu M. Goldratt (1984)Good to Great, by Jim Collins (2001) (55:49) His mentors:Chuck Robel, from Price WaterhouseIrwin Federman, the Chairman of MellanoxBill Elmore, Founder Foundation CapitalAndy Rappaport, August Capital(57:39) Quotes that he thinks of often or lives his life by.(59:12) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that he loves.(01:00:41) The living person he most admires.Jack Lazar has more than 30 years of Silicon Valley experience with a focus on finance and operations. He currently serves on the boards of Astera Labs (ALAB), Box (BOX), GlobalFoundries (GFS), and Resideo (REZI). He also consults with a variety of private companies, including Tonal, where he is chair of the board.  You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

James Reinhart, CEO of ThredUp, one of the largest online resale platforms for secondhand clothing. James co-founded the company while he was a Masters' student at Harvard and has spent the last 15 years scaling a national logistics and digital infrastructure platform for resale.  In this episode James describes why the company decided to handle physical goods rather than act as a pure marketplace, how ThredUp helps brands run their own resale channels, and how AI and automation are reshaping their operations. James also describes related public policies like extended producer responsibility (EPR) and provides advice for those pursuing careers in circular economy innovation. 

Today on The Rock Fight Colin & outdoor author and journalist Shawnté Salabert the following topics:MLFNOW on MyOutdoorTV! Yes, we also thought it said what you thought it said, but don't worry the link is completely SFW. (06:07)Resale platform ThredUp raised its sales and earnings targets for the year after a strong first quarter. Secondhand FTW! (10:30)300 billboards in 40 different cities around the country have been put up highlighting national parks in the area and the tagline “Now With Reduced Staff, Made Possible by D.O.G.E.” We appreciate a good troll around here. (16:09)It's time for a new segment we call WHY DO PEOPLE?! This week we look at Why Do People Continue To Pet Bison? Why? Why do people?! (21:25)Lastly for The Parting Shot, Shawnté points out a different way that women are marginalized in the outdoors. (34:58)Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

Inside ThredUp's Massive Vintage Collection with Cynthia Lee: On today's show, we're chatting with Cynthia Lee, the Head of Merchandising at ThredUp, who have just launched a limited-time, first-of-its kind curated assortment of more than 20,000 vintage pieces in partnership with Beyond Retro. From childhood treasure-hunting on San Francisco's Haight Street to managing millions of unique daily listings, Cynthia brings 15 years of merchandising expertise from powerhouse brands like Neiman Marcus, eBay, StockX, and Sephora. A lover of vintage herself, Cynthia spearheaded this initiative, and she's coming on the show today to share how it all came together. Plus, what's involved in merchandising when you're talking about millions of unique digital listings, why "flawed gems" deserve a second life, and what's ahead for the industry in 2025. Consider this your exclusive behind-the-scenes look at ThredUp's team "knee-deep in boxes" while curating this massive vintage collection! Let's dive right in:  DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:03] A lifelong fashion lover whose family was in the fabric business, Cynthia grew up appreciating quality clothing and shopping vintage on Haight Street. [6:17] The evolving art of merchandising across luxury and digital platforms for brands like eBay, StockX, Sephora, and Neiman Marcus. [14:41]  The daily challenge of merchandising and curating 50,000 new unique listings at ThredUp [18:07] What's changed the most in the secondhand industry since Cynthia started doing this work. [21:48] Why secondhand doesn't devalue luxury brands—it makes them more accessible [24:07] What's trending in the secondhand fashion industry in 2025. [27:16] Sorting through hundreds of boxes for ThredUp's x Beyond Retro 20,000 piece vintage collaboration [35:05] How this vintage activation might shape future offerings at ThredUp. EPISODE MENTIONS:  ThredUp The Vintage Pop-Up Beyond Retro Wasteland 7 Timely Takeaways from the ThredUp Resale Report Talking Key Trends with ThredUp's Danielle Vermeer  Danielle Vermeer on Pre-Loved Podcast ThredUp 2025 Resale Report Awkwafina in Crazy Rich Asians LET'S CONNECT: 

Hello, fabulous fashion friends! Happy FRI-YAYYYYYY!! Welcome back to the Fashion Crimes Podcast, your weekly dose of style, inspiration, and all things fashion. Featuring your favorite personal stylist and the hostess with the mostest, Holly Katz, we are here to show you how to look chic without breaking the bank.   Wanna see us in the flesh? Check out our YouTube channel for the video of this episode!   This week, we're diving into a super fun topic – How to Mix High and Low End Pieces like a pro! We are about to give you all the secrets on how to elevate your wardrobe with a perfect blend of luxury AND affordable items.   Trust us, by the end of this episode, you'll know exactly how to rock designer accessories with budget-friendly staples. So grab your favorite earphones, turn up the volume, and let's gooooooo!   Outline of Key Topics Discussed:   1. Why Mixing High and Low Works o Create a balanced, effortlessly chic look that reflects your unique style. o Moderation is key. You don't need to wear all high-end or all low-end pieces. o The magic of blending designer pieces with more affordable finds to achieve that high-low vibe.   2. Identifying High-End vs. Low-End Pieces o High-end items: Designer accessories (bags, shoes, jewelry) and classic investment pieces. o Low-end items: Budget-friendly but stylish basics like tees, denim, and everyday items that don't need to break the bank.   3. High-End Accessories: The Key to Elevating Any Outfit o By spending your hard-earned dollars on high-end designer accessories, these are the staples that support and elevate any outfit. o Designer pieces should be used to create a polished, sophisticated look that will "level up" your lower-end pieces. o Example: Pair a $5 vintage baseball hat with a designer handbag and shoes for the ultimate high-low combo.   4. Low-End Staples: The Foundation of a Flexible Wardrobe o Find affordable yet stylish options like Levi's jeans, vintage tees, or a well-cut jacket that won't drain your wallet. o HOT TIP!  Mixing costume with your real jewelry makes all of your jewelry look more refined.  o Example: A vintage rock tee layered with a blazer, paired with designer shoes with an affordable statement earring: priceless!   5. Where to Shop for the Best High-Low Mix o Check out designer second-hand marketplaces like The RealReal or local consignment shops in your area for amazing finds. o Vintage stores and online sites like ThredUp can carry high-quality, less expensive options. o Shop strategically for sales or shop off-season to make sure you're investing in pieces that will last.   6. When to Splurge o Invest in timeless pieces that hold their value over time, like a designer handbag or quality jackets and scarves. o Always shop with fit and quality in mind—don't just buy for the label. o Think about longevity and versatility when selecting high-end pieces to mix into your wardrobe.   Final Words: Mixing high and low-end pieces is not only fun, but it's a savvy way to build a wardrobe that looks unexpected, sophisticated, and totally unique. Remember, fashion is about creating a look that feels true to YOU—whether it's from a luxury designer or a thrift store gem, mix it up and make it yours. And as always, we are here to help guide you through the process. You can give this a try, no matter your budget or current style.   Don't forget to check out our YouTube Channel for all the inspiration you need, and connect with us on Instagram for all the latest updates and style inspo you need. Connect with us for a shoutout on the next episode!   #styleinspo #outfitinspo #womenswardrobe #highlowmix #accessories #designer #consignment

Colossal brought the Dire Wolf back from extinction… by using a strategy from Hollywood.The #1 winner of the Trade War? ThredUp… The second-hand clothing stock has doubled this year.Shopify is requiring everyone at the company to use AI every day… AI is part of the dress code.Plus, introducing “Tasteful Tariffs” — Things that should be tariffed. Think Cargo pants, small talk, QR code menus…$TDUP $REAL $SHOP $NDAQWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of Peeps

"Authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's what makes customers believe in your brand." In this episode of Growth Talks by Right Side Up, Shruti Khatod, VP of Growth Marketing at Nutrafol, joins host Krystina Rubino to discuss the power of authentic storytelling in brand growth. Shruti shares how leveraging real customer stories and choosing the right influencer partnerships have helped Nutrafol build a brand that customers trust and love. She breaks down how to align brand KPIs with performance marketing, measure the true impact of retail strategies, and drive long-term revenue success.

Today on the show Colin is rolling solo as he talks about the recent ThredUp report about the growth of secondhand as well as reflecting fondly on the recently concluded Barkley Marathons.Then Colin offers a take on why you may not want going outside to be your sole existence for being.Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

Jordan McNamee, Founder and CIO of Optimist Fund, joins the podcast to share his thesis on ThredUp Inc. (Nasdaq: TDUP, LTSE: TDUP), one of the largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes, and accessories.For more information about Optimist Fund, please visit: https://www.optimistfund.com/Chapters:[0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Daloopa[1:39] What is ThredUp $TDUP and why they are interesting to Jordan[13:45] Why is this going to be a good business in the long-term[18:16] Why are customers choosing $TDUP over eBay or other competitors / why is this enough of an opportunity (from an investment perspective) / comparison to DoorDash[30:50] Growth potential that Jordan sees[35:15] Rhymes of other marketplaces; what's different with $TDUP[41:18] What would break the $TDUP thesis for Jordan[47:17] Insider ownership[53:46] Final thoughts / current stock priceToday's sponsor: DaloopaPost-earnings reports are more than just a data dump—they're a goldmine of opportunities waiting to be unlocked. And with Daloopa, you can turn those opportunities into actionable insights.Daloopa's dynamic scenario-building tools integrate updated earnings data, letting you model multiple strategic outcomes, like what happens if a company revises guidance upward. And with automated sensitivity analysis, you can quickly understand the impact of key variables like cost pressures, currency fluctuations, or interest rate changes.This means you'll deliver more actionable insights for your clients, helping them navigate risks and seize opportunities faster. Ready to enrich your post-earnings narratives? Visit http://daloopa.com/YAV today to get started.

Host Philip Berman talks to Maxine Bedat, Executive Director at New Standard Institute, the official sponsor of the Fashion Environmental Accountability Act, a new bill introduced into the California State Assembly at the start of February 2025 which, if enacted, would become the first law in the country to require brands to engage in “environmental due diligence” concerning their products and supply chains.   This Californian Bill is essentially the same as the 'New York Fashion Act' which was introduced into the New York State legislature in 2022 - though it's not yet law - and which is also backed by Maxine, The New Standard Institute and a broad coalition of industry folk including influential names such as, Rothys, Everlane, Reformation, Eileen Fisher, Patagoina, ThredUp, Circ, Vestiaire Collective, Stella McCartney, Ganni, Faherty, Cotopaxi, NRDC, Sierra Club, Canopy, Trove, EVRNU, American Academy of Pediatrics. Full list at thefashionact.org Maxine talks about both bills, their purpose, what stage they have reached in the legislative process. what it's like trying to push through groundbreaking legislation in two states on opposite sides of the US, simultaneously, whether her work has become harder with President Trump in the White House, and how she manages to build broad support with politicians of all persuasions. Subscribe to Ecotextile Talks podcasts on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music or have a look around our complete podcast archive here.    

Mandy's a true trailblazer who transformed how more than half of people today find romantic connections – through online dating and dating apps. As CEO of Match Group after its 2015 IPO, Mandy led the company's expanding portfolio of dating apps including Tinder, Match.com, OKCupid and Plenty of Fish, while later adding Hinge to establish Match Group as the dominant force in online dating, that owns over 45 dating apps and services. During her tenure, Mandy broke new ground as the first female CEO to conduct a comprehensive organizational pay audit to address gender wage disparities. Mandy holds a Bachelors degree from UC Berkeley in Spanish and English literature, and then went on to earn her MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton.Currently, Mandy also serves on the boards of Uber, ThredUp, Universal Music Group and Flow Health, while working as an Operating Partner at Advent International, a global private equity investment firm.In this episode, Carly chats with Mandy Ginsberg (former CEO of Match Group and Princeton Review). Mandy covers her competitive nature from childhood, her transition from marketing roles to executive positions, and the remarkable gender pay audit she conducted.The conversation highlights Mandy's commitment to transparent, authentic leadership, showcasing why she's such a compelling figure in the tech and business world.Where to find She Leads:Apple PodcastsWebsiteSpotifyYouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Where to find Carly:LinkedInX (Twitter)Where to find Mandy:LinkedInIn this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Mandy Ginsberg(02:36) Mandy's Upbringing(04:04) The Influence of Powerful Woman on Mandy(07:00) Navigating Berkeley & the woman's soccer team(11:51) You work for a person, not a company(14:20) Leadership hack: support your team(15:14) Psychology of consumer tech(16:14) Wharton Business school lessons(23:12) Early professional career at i2(26:00) Joining Match.com's Chemistry(35:25) Mandy leading Match Group(37:58) Imposter syndrome(43:28) How to evaluate new opportunities(51:18) Building culture at Match Group w/ Shar Dubey(56:30) Conducting the pay audit (01:00:08) Advocate for yourself at work (01:03:02) The power of vulnerability at work  Mandy's craft that she's spending a lifetime honing? Learning new sports

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay may not agree on thrifting, but they can confirm we're living through a “digital thrift revolution.” From Depop to ThredUp, it's never been easier for people to donate and shop their used clothing. However, the rise of thrifting creators is making for a crowded market, and what's the point of thrifting if we're still buying too much stuff? This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. P.S. The original Style Size Index spreadsheet mentioned in the episode has been deleted, but a similar tool exists here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay may not agree on thrifting, but they can confirm we're living through a “digital thrift revolution.” From Depop to ThredUp, it's never been easier for people to donate and shop their used clothing. However, the rise of thrifting creators is making for a crowded market, and what's the point of thrifting if we're still buying too much stuff? This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. P.S. The original Style Size Index spreadsheet mentioned in the episode has been deleted, but a similar tool exists here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay may not agree on thrifting, but they can confirm we're living through a “digital thrift revolution.” From Depop to ThredUp, it's never been easier for people to donate and shop their used clothing. However, the rise of thrifting creators is making for a crowded market, and what's the point of thrifting if we're still buying too much stuff? This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. P.S. The original Style Size Index spreadsheet mentioned in the episode has been deleted, but a similar tool exists here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some organizations are early adopters of AI, balancing the need to embrace new technology with transparency to stakeholders and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in the Workplace 02:30 Understanding ThreadUp and AI's Role 06:46 Balancing Transparency and AI Usage 11:33 Governance of AI in Organizations 18:01 Top Takeaways for AI Implementation

Our guest for today's podcast is Tim Hsia, founder and Managing Partner of Context Ventures, a venture fund that invests in military veteran founders and also in consumer startups. Some of Tim's startup investments prior to Context Ventures include Workflow (acquired by Apple), Morning Brew (acquired by Business Insider), The Hustle (acquired by HubSpot), and Thredup (which IPO'd).  Tim is also the CEO & Founder of Media Mobilize (an online ad network, marketing agency, and media company).   Tim is a distinguished honor graduate of West Point and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the US Army. Tim transitioned from active duty in 2010 and graduated from Stanford's Graduate School of Business and Stanford Law School in 2014. While at Stanford he taught ROTC to cadets at Stanford and Santa Clara University.   Tim is the eptiome of the word “grit”.  Without further ado, here is our conversation with Tim Hsia.

Mariah Parsons recaps the ShopTalk Fall conference in Chicago 2024, highlighting key takeaways and experiences. The conference spanned three days, with Thursday being the busiest due to the main concert by Busta Rhymes. Key themes included the importance of in-person engagement post-pandemic, the role of AI in enhancing consumer experiences, and the growing trend of duping products. Notable sessions featured insights from industry leaders like ThredUp, Lowe's, and Winky Lux. Mariah Parsons also emphasized the value of live selling, the need for brand compliance with FTC regulations, and the innovative use of tech in retail. She concluded by sharing her excitement about new products and brands discovered at the event. Episode Timestamps: 0:05 Recap of ShopTalk Fall Conference Mariah announces this episode will be a solo recap of the ShopTalk Fall conference in Chicago. She highlights the excitement around the first fall conference and her recent move to Chicago.  4:29 Overview of ShopTalk Fall Conference Structure She notes the busiest day was Thursday due to the all-conference concert by Busta Rhymes. The conference had a main stage, showroom floor with sponsor booths, and multiple content session rooms. Attendees could choose from various sessions, and there were breaks for networking and wellness activities. 4:48 Networking and Meeting New People Mariah emphasizes the opportunity to meet many people in a short time at the conference Mariah appreciates the caliber of people brought together by ShopTalk. 15:23 Content Sessions and Key Takeaways Mariah discusses the various content sessions she attended, featuring leaders from companies like Thredup, Farm Rio, CrunchyRoll, Studs, Winky Lux, Kendra Scott, Hard Candy, Malbon Golf, David Yurman, Pandora, Tonies, Vera Bradley, Skims, Zumiez and more. She highlights the theme of activities drawing conference goers and customers alike. The core pickleball court and Dot Digital's friendship bracelet and trucker hat booths were popular activities. Lowe's keynote on in-person events and ThredUp's use of AI for image search and styling were notable takeaways. 15:23 Consumer Engagement and Retail Innovations Mariah talks about the importance of asking consumers for their opinions, as seen with GE Appliances. She mentions Winky Lux's strategy of offering free lip gloss for customer feedback. Retailers enabling tech in stores, like Ulta Beauty's skin analysis and robot application of lashes, were highlighted. The concept of "dupe shopping" and the development of dupe score technology were discussed. 21:45 Tech Innovations and Future Trends Mariah mentions the trend of reselling and trading old items, with examples from ThredUp and TipTap. Live selling, especially in Asia, was discussed as a potential future trend in the US. The importance of staying updated with Federal Trade Commission regulations was emphasized.Mariah plans to have a detailed conversation with Kae Majmundar from Sway Tech on this topic. 25:43 Fun Elements and Experiences at ShopTalk Mariah appreciates the themed elements of the conference, such as the Mission Possible theme and live band transitions. She highlights the all-women keynote panel and the women-only happy hour before the Busta Rhymes concert. The shopping experience at the Vault, featuring both up-and-coming and established brands, was a favorite part of the conference. Mariah shares her excitement about discovering new brands and meeting their founders. 31:09 Product Discoveries and Favorites Mariah lists various products she discovered at the conference, including Fun Fact Co.'s Would You Rather game and Royce Chocolates. She mentions Devine's hair and body wash, mini Mac room's nail stickers, and Elf's Power Grip Primer and Lip Oil. Other products included Erzo Laszlo's deep cleansing bar, Char Charms' tumbler and straws, and Tangle Teezer's hair brush, and more Mariah expresses her excitement to try out these products, especially during the holiday season.

In this Fast Five Short we discuss how JD Sports has recently launched a new pre-owned shoe shopping platform called Rejd, aiming to provide consumers with significant discounts on gently used footwear. This initiative positions JD Sports uniquely in the aftermarket space as one of the few retail-owned platforms, rather than being brand-led. While the concept has potential, concerns arise about profitability, as similar resale platforms have struggled to maintain sustainable business models. The discussion highlights the challenges of managing inventory and logistics in the resale market, questioning how JD Sports can ensure financial success in this competitive landscape. Ultimately, the hosts recognize JD Sports' innovative approaches and their growing presence in the U.S. retail market, suggesting that they are a brand to watch as they navigate this evolving space. The launch of Rejd by JD Sports signifies a transformative step toward sustainable retail, providing consumers with an opportunity to buy pre-owned shoes at attractive prices. This initiative distinguishes JD Sports from other retailers, as it is one of the few to embrace an aftermarket platform not directly tied to a specific sneaker brand. Through Rejd, JD Sports aims to offer a wide variety of footwear options, ranging from casual sandals to high-performance shoes, ensuring that they cater to diverse consumer needs. Each product undergoes a thorough inspection and cleaning process, along with a grading system that informs buyers about the shoe's condition, enhancing the shopping experience and building trust in the quality of pre-owned items. The discussion explores both the excitement and the apprehensions surrounding JD Sports' new venture. Speaker B shares insights on the potential advantages, particularly JD's access to data from original shoe purchases, which could streamline the resale process and reduce waste by reintroducing products into the market. However, the conversation also addresses the precarious nature of profitability in the resale sector, citing challenges faced by platforms like ThredUp and Depop. The speakers delve into the economics of inventory management, questioning whether JD Sports can maintain a profitable balance while holding stock and managing returns. This tension reflects broader issues within the resale industry, as companies grapple with the implications of sustainability versus financial viability. As the episode unfolds, it becomes evident that JD Sports is not just testing the waters; they are making bold moves in the retail space. The speakers acknowledge the need for JD to remain operationally vigilant as they innovate and expand their offerings. With a proactive leadership team and a commitment to exploring new retail strategies, JD Sports stands at the forefront of potential change in the footwear market. Their willingness to experiment with new concepts like Rejd could position them as leaders in a sector that demands creativity and adaptability, fostering a retail environment that embraces both sustainability and profitability. Takeaways: JD Sports launched Rejd, a platform for pre-owned shoes at discounted prices. Rejd stands out as a retailer-owned resale platform, unlike typical sneaker brand outlets. All shoes on Rejd undergo inspection and cleaning, ensuring quality for buyers. There's concern about profitability for JD Sports' Rejd amidst struggles in resale markets. The model involves managing returned products, raising questions about long-term financial viability. JD Sports is taking innovative approaches in retail, aiming to differentiate itself in the market. Companies mentioned in this episode: JD Sports Nike New Balance thredup Depop Realreal Arrive Recommerce Thanks to the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital for making this episode possible For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/T_30gGTzlZ4

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today's show, we're chatting with Kate Sanner, the Co-Founder and CEO of Beni, working on making resale as easy as buying new.  We've all been there: You're scrolling, spot something you absolutely love, and you want to hit ‘add to cart.' But guess what? There are 300 million resale bargains out there just waiting to be snagged. We're chatting about how Beni takes the time, energy and know-how out of the resale dig with just a couple of clicks (it'll blow your mind!)– let's dive right into it! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [5:18] With her background in marketing, Kate thought solving ‘secondhand first' would be a fascinating problem to tackle. [12:19] How the team conceptualized Beni through manual search, in its early days [17:33] Can we convince people to choose secondhand first instead of new? [22:49] Why she thinks of sustainability as “the gift with purchase” [25:13] How Beni makes secondhand search easier. [31:34] Being a female founder in the tech space [35:48] Kate's best secondhand finds EPISODE MENTIONS:  Beni @join_beni Out With the New Substack Dobbin St. Vintage Depop's 2022 displacement research ThredUp 2024 Resale Report LET'S CONNECT: 

Ready to fall head-over-heels for your wardrobe? Today Meagan and Sarah share our top strategies for a purposeful fall wardrobe reboot. We discuss how to tackle common wardrobe dilemmas, such as organizing your closet to really see what's in it, and investing in versatile statement pieces. We also touch on the impact of fast fashion and how thoughtful purchases can make your fall style feel more cohesive and intentional. Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:Sarah loves her jumpsuit from MeUndiesMeagan enjoyed the book Laundry Love by Patric Richardson to learn how to care for her clothing (this is an affiliate link)Meagan loves this wrap sweater from WoolX, crew neck sweater from Paca, a sweater coat and a cotton cropped cardigan from Quince.Sarah's standout cropped cardigan sweater is from Quince.Meagan and Sarah are both using ThredUp a second-hand clothing online storeEpisodes From The Archives On Wardrobe/Style/Fashion:What We're Wearing Lately: Episode 450Cozy Winter Style Inspiration: Episode 397More Than Mom: Fall Style UpdateMore Than Mom: The State Of Our Style, One Year Into COVIDHow To Create A Mindful Closet (And Discover Clothes You Truly Love): Voices 53OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Secondhand September! Six years ago Oxfam UK came up with the idea of using September to encourage people to: "Shop second hand to take a stance against fast fashion and dress for a fairer world." They say it's a moment to come together “to choose a more planet-friendly way to shop, and dress for the world you want to see."How does preloved help with that? We all know that fashion waste is a problem, that new clothing and textile production is a serious contributor to the climate crisis. According to ThredUp, if every consumer bought just one this year secondhand garment instead of a new one, it would he like equal to taking 76 million cars off the road for a day.Plus by shopping with Oxfam, and other charity shops, you're investing in the vital work in local communities.This week Clare sits down with mega multi-tasker Eunice Olumide MBE - model, environmentalist, broadcaster, DJ, author, curator now filmmaker (phew!) - ahead of Oxfam's London Fashion Week show, to discuss thrifting, her new documentary about the history of British hip hop, moving beyond performative activism, and the challenges of championing secondhand in a world still dominated by the business model of new...Can you help us spread the word ?Wardrobe Crisis is an independent production. We don't believe in barriers to entry and are determined to keep this content free.If you value it, please help by sharing your favourite Episodes, and rating / reviewing us in Apple orSpotify. Share on socials! Recommend to a friend. Find Clare on Instagram @mrspressTHANK YOU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2807: Amanda Brownlow of HelloBrownlow.com reveals six essential items to always buy secondhand, highlighting significant savings and environmental benefits. From baby gear to home decor, Amanda shares practical tips for finding high-quality, affordable secondhand goods. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2019/03/05/6-things-you-should-always-buy-secondhand/ Quotes to ponder: "Why waste all that money and resources on purchasing something new, when you can buy it used?" "Stores that specialize in re-selling games and movies make sure that the discs are in great condition." "Keep in mind that a DIY project can cost very little if the decor item you like is almost what you want it to be!" Episode references: Poshmark: https://poshmark.com eBay: https://www.ebay.com thredUp: https://www.thredup.com Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com Vintage Stock: https://www.vintagestock.com Chegg: https://www.chegg.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices