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What to make of the surge in second-hand sales?

Despite rapid growth, sales of second-hand goods remain too low to constitute a major threat to retailers. Their rising popularity reflects the increased convenience of electronic platforms rather than concerns over falling incomes and higher cost consciousness.

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