ReCircled: Timberland announces global take-back programme
July 2, 2021
Timberland announces launch of a global product take-back programme, as part of its efforts to be a more circular business.
Rental and Reuse
News and features showing examples of rental, reuse and resale in retail
Fat Llama: John Lewis expands furniture rental service
June 24, 2021
John Lewis expands its furniture rental service with specialist operator Fat Llama, doubling the range to more than 200 lines.
Done deal: Depop acquired by Etsy for $1.6bn
June 2, 2021
Online marketplace Etsy agrees to acquire popular Gen Z and re-commerce platform Depop in $1.6 billion deal.
Selfridges Rental: Department store group launches new platform
May 7, 2021
Selfridges Rental has launched in the UK, in partnership with Hurr, allowing men and women to rent a range of fashion collections.
Ikea’s furniture Buy Back scheme: How it works
May 5, 2021
Ikea’s furniture Buy Back scheme has officially launched in the UK, following a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FCUK clothing waste: French Connection launches Thrift+ fashion take-back service
May 4, 2021
French Connection launches Thrift+ take-back service so consumers can dispose of unwanted clothing responsibly and receive future discounts.
Seconds chance: JD Sports and Sole Responsibility in trainer resale tie-up
April 28, 2021
JD Sports names Sole Responsibility as an official sustainability partner to sell seconds and resell returned trainers on eBay.
Moss Box: Moss Bros to launch rental subscription service
April 16, 2021
Moss Bros is launching a rental subscription service, becoming the first UK retailer to leverage a new tech-fulfilment partnership.
Garmentry: New peer-to-peer menswear rental website arrives in UK
April 8, 2021
Menswear rental website Garmentry has launched in the UK, allowing consumers to hire items of clothing from each other.