France sees boom in second-hand clothing shops
By France24
07 May 2024 |
4:04 pm
With inflation taking a toll on people's finances and amid a growing sense of responsibility towards the climate, second-hand shops are booming across the globe. In France, around 10 percent of clothes each year are now resold, and thrift stores are attracting a wider audience.
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