Palm Springs Resale Retail

Whether it’s labeled, second-hand, used, pre-owned, resale, vintage, or antique, the market for pre-loved goods is exploding. Estimates are that the resale market is projected to double in the next five years, reaching $77 billion, and will grow at 11x the rate of regular retail.

3 Reasons Why the Secondhand Market is Growing: 

Several converging factors are causing the growth in reselling, including: 

1. A Focus on the Environment – Sustainability has become a top concern for consumers. One in three consumers care more about wearing sustainable apparel than pre-pandemic, and 45% of millennials and Gen Z refuse to purchase from brands and retailers that are not sustainable. Over 17 million tons of textiles and used clothing end up in landfills annually.
    
2. New Minimalist Mindset – With so many retail and entertainment outlets closed during the pandemic, consumers took a fresh look at their buying habits. In a LEK survey, 57% said COVID-19 helped them realize that some pre-pandemic discretionary spending was unnecessary. As one consumer explains in a report by ThredUp: “Society places value on having the latest styles over sustainability. One day, I looked at my closet and realized it was filled with disposable pieces I didn’t love, so I decided to change how I shop. My solution was to start buying quality secondhand pieces over fast fashion. Great style doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny.”
    
3. Inflationary Concerns – In the United States, inflation jumped to a four-decade high of 7.5% annually, causing consumer pricing panic. Buying used products is a fraction of the cost of new ones. 

Where to Shop for Second-Hand Goods in Palm Springs 

BUT the most important part is where to shop! Here are options: 

• The Frippery – Here’s a good starting place for vintage. You’ll find Chanel, Pucci, Paloma Picasso, and even Liz Claiborne. http://thefrippery.com/
   
• Iconic Atomic –Neatly stocked vintage clothes.  https://iconicatomic.com/
   
• Pre-Loved Palm Springs – Take a step back in time with this elegant, well-sourced offering of designer clothes. https://prelovedpalmsprings.com/
   
• Revivals – With 4 outlets in the desert, Revivals is a significant player in apparel and furniture. It's always worth a visit. The Indio location offers 50% women’s apparel on the first Friday of each month.
   
• Market Market – This is a ginormous market of 40,000 square feet. https://www.shopmarketmarket.com/ 

Enjoy shopping!