The rise of pre-loved retail and end of mindless shopping?

Consumers may be growing tired of the endless pursuit of shiny new material things, setting their sights elsewhere instead.

Inflation and an uncertain global economy have no doubt weighed on many who have decided that less is best, says the writer. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY
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It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year – for retailers, that is.

Traditionally, the fourth quarter of the year is when shoppers, faced with a deluge of sales events – 11.11, 12.12 and the like – fork out more for gifts, necessities and everything in between.

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