Second-hand clothing is experiencing a boom in sales as re-selling has never been easier. Are second-hand and resale platforms like Vinted changing how we shop? And could AI transform the way we buy Christmas presents this year?

This episode of The Shopping Forecast explores how second-hand shopping looks in the digital age. Elizabeth looks at the rise of Vinted and Depop, asking whether the resale boom is changing how we value clothes and making pre-loved fashion more appealing than buying new. Is second-hand shopping making fashion more sustainable, or simply making us expect everything for less?

Meanwhile, Catherine explores the Christmas shopping trends retailers need to know, from consumer spending and Black Friday discounts to the growing use of AI for gift ideas. With shoppers spreading their spending across November and December, could AI-powered shopping change how consumers discover products? And if so, what do retailers need to do to get noticed?

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