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Young Americans embrace thrifting as a way to save, stand out

CBS America · 22 days ago
CBS America
CBS America
22 days ago

Americans worried about costs have flocked to the used clothing market. Thrifting is an easy way to avoid tariffs, with prices generally 50% to 75% off of retail. Janet Shamlian reports.

BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI
  • Young Americans are increasingly repurposing secondhand clothes to save money and reduce waste. 6s
  • Social media influencers are helping popularize thrifting and DIY clothing projects. 45s
  • Fast fashion contributes significantly to textile waste, with most items worn only a few times. 1m 14s
  • Thrifting offers significant savings and helps consumers avoid tariffs, with prices often 50-75% lower than retail. 1m 47s
  • The secondhand market is projected to grow more than six times faster than traditional retail by 2028. 1m 54s
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