The Real Reason Walmart Is Selling Used Fashion
Scott Olson/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/May 28, 2020 2:05 pm EST
As if Walmart wasn’t successful enough, now the retail giant has decided to join the very-of-the-moment $32 billion resale market, and will now sell used clothing, accessories, and shoes on its website, in partnership with resale site ThredUp, according to Business Insider. Walmart’s pre-owned styles section offers shoppers a wide selection of fashion for the entire family from well-known designer names like Coach and Michael Kors. Yup, you read that right; other top labels you can score at Walmart (of all places, right?) include Madewell, Nike, and even Chanel.
Examples of discounts on the pre-owned clothing include a Brooks Brothers suit skirt for $26, a Juicy Couture jacket for $38, and a Kate Spade beanie for $16. The site promises to showcase 750,000 items in 2,000 categories ranging from belts, to scarves, kids’ clothes, bags, and hats. “It’s an incredible online assortment, the resale prices are outstanding, and we are thrilled to offer our Walmart customers the opportunity to reuse garments,” Denis Incandela, head of fashion for Walmart e-commerce said about the launch.
The Real Reason Walmart Is Selling Used Fashion
Scott Olson/Getty Images
By Melissa Willets/May 28, 2020 2:05 pm EST
As if Walmart wasn’t successful enough, now the retail giant has decided to join the very-of-the-moment $32 billion resale market, and will now sell used clothing, accessories, and shoes on its website, in partnership with resale site ThredUp, according to Business Insider. Walmart’s pre-owned styles section offers shoppers a wide selection of fashion for the entire family from well-known designer names like Coach and Michael Kors. Yup, you read that right; other top labels you can score at Walmart (of all places, right?) include Madewell, Nike, and even Chanel.
Examples of discounts on the pre-owned clothing include a Brooks Brothers suit skirt for $26, a Juicy Couture jacket for $38, and a Kate Spade beanie for $16. The site promises to showcase 750,000 items in 2,000 categories ranging from belts, to scarves, kids’ clothes, bags, and hats. “It’s an incredible online assortment, the resale prices are outstanding, and we are thrilled to offer our Walmart customers the opportunity to reuse garments,” Denis Incandela, head of fashion for Walmart e-commerce said about the launch.
Examples of discounts on the pre-owned clothing include a Brooks Brothers suit skirt for $26, a Juicy Couture jacket for $38, and a Kate Spade beanie for $16. The site promises to showcase 750,000 items in 2,000 categories ranging from belts, to scarves, kids’ clothes, bags, and hats. “It’s an incredible online assortment, the resale prices are outstanding, and we are thrilled to offer our Walmart customers the opportunity to reuse garments,” Denis Incandela, head of fashion for Walmart e-commerce said about the launch.
Walmart’s new venture couldn’t have come at a better time
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It’s worth noting there may be some overlap between what you’ll find in Walmart stores and online, and what’s being offered in the resale section (we spied some pre-owned Faded Glory items). But the used clothing and accessories will not be in season; good to know if you are a planner!
