Summary: <p>As the line between new and used apparel blurs for consumers, a powerful transformation in retail is unfolding. Growing 21 times faster than the retail market in the past three years, the fashion resale sector is predicted to be worth nearly $52 billion by 2023<strong>. </strong>One company that is leading the way is San Francisco-based <a href="https://www.thredup.com/">thredUP</a>. Launched in 2008, it is now the world’s largest online thrift store.</p> <p>In this special episode, guest host Karl McKeever travels to San Francisco for an exclusive interview with thredUP president Anthony Marino. We also catch up with the brand’s co-founder and CTO Chris Homer, during his visit to <a href="https://www.tech-festival.com/">Tech. Festival 2019</a>, to learn about the technology fuelling its phenomenal growth.</p> <p>Featuring in-depth conversations with leading figures from the world of retail, this is The Retail Exchange’s informed interview series. Hear from the finest minds and inspiring thinkers as they share insights into delivering success and get to the heart of the industry’s big issues.</p>
