Whether you use eBay or Depop, selling used clothing online is old hat; a great way to make some quick cash. But taking photos, answering buyers' questions and shipping the goods takes time. Twice seeks to 'take away all of that pain' and help people save time while they earn money.

Mrs Bear's Swap Shop offers people the opportunity to fulfil their shopping needs while getting rid of unwanted clothes by swapping them with other people. Tapping into the growing desire to be resourceful, the events are growing in popularity.

China’s appetite for foreign luxury has created a resale market at home, with consignment growing 30% faster than luxury overall in 2013. But with 80% of items in second-hand boutiques being fakes, why do people trust Secoo's resale platform for designer handbags and watches?

The iPhone is India’s most sought-after status symbol. Gadgets are where it’s at, and as consumers get more confident buying and selling them online, they’re taking ownership of Facebook to tailor the digital marketplace to their needs.

Americans buy five times as many clothes as they did in 1980, with 10.5 million tons shipped off to landfills annually. While brands like Patagonia are making coats that last a lifetime, Twice is helping people monetise decluttering. But can second-hand shopping match the buzz of fast fashion?

As taxes go up in Japan, consumers are developing a new taste for the old. As a result, the flea market is jumping. But not as per tradition; now the concept has shrunk to fit your pocket. The second-hand marketplace app Mercari is attracting smartphone shoppers, could it overtake eBay?

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most stressful – albeit cherished – moments. With Brits spending an average of £1,619 to prepare for a baby, some mums are buying on their smartphones at all hours. But how do new mothers really like to shop? And which brands are meeting their needs?

In recent years, sites like Depop, Twice and Thredup – online marketplaces breathing new life into pre-owned clothes – have emerged as contenders to eBay. Now, Grailed – an online second-hand designer clothing marketplace exclusively for men’s goods – is set to join their ranks.