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30 articles about resale in AI news
The RealReal CMO Samantha McCandless on Resale Math, Vintage Bulgari, and Her Go-To Sneakers
In a personal shopping profile, The RealReal's Chief Merchandising Officer, Samantha McCandless, explains her 'resale math'—funding new purchases by consigning items—and her passion for vintage jewelry and beauty staples, offering a firsthand look at the executive mindset fueling the luxury resale market.
Hermès Faces Questions as Birkin and Kelly Resale Market Softens
The Business of Fashion reports a softening resale market for Hermès's iconic Birkin and Kelly bags, posing strategic questions for the luxury powerhouse. This signals a potential shift in the ultra-luxury asset class.
nonnative x Converse Zipped All Star Returns After Hiatus
Hypebeast confirmed the nonnative x Converse zipped All Star is returning. The reissue lacks release details, but prior drops saw 30-50% resale premiums.
AI Turned Thrift Into a Profitable Fashion Machine
The article details how AI technologies are being deployed in the thrift and resale fashion industry to automate critical operations like pricing, authentication, and inventory management, turning a traditionally labor-intensive sector into a scalable, data-driven profit engine.
Supreme x Analogue Pocket Drops in Gold and Glossy Red
Supreme's Analogue Pocket drops today in gold/red at $249.99, pairing retro gaming with streetwear hype.
Fire-King's Jadeite Jumps From Vans to BEAMS
Fire-King's jadeite glassware collabs with BEAMS, Vans, BAPE, and KAWS, per @highsnobiety. The BEAMS release extends a streetwear strategy turning kitchenware into collectibles.
Yeezy 800 Drops Holiday 2026 as Kanye Returns to Retail
WWD reports Yeezy 800 holiday 2026 release, first new model since Adidas split. Signals retail return.
Action Bronson x New Balance 2811 White/Blue Vault Drop
Action Bronson and New Balance drop the 2811 White/Blue vault silhouette, shifting from 990v3. Reported by @highsnobiety, no release date yet.
Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar Returns With $200+ Savings
Anthropologie's Beauty Advent Calendar returns with $200+ savings on Caudalie, L'Occitane, and Mario Badescu. Limited stock; early purchase advised.
LEGO Nike Air Force 1 Set Drops Sept 1 for $99.99
LEGO and Nike release a 1,093-piece Air Force 1 set on Sept 1 for $99.99, targeting adult collectors and expanding LEGO's crossover strategy.
McDonald's Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal Collab Announced
McDonald's announced a Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal crossover via HYPEBEAST. Details on release and regions remain undisclosed.
Skims x Tangle Teezer Brush Sells Out in 3 Hours, Returns
Skims x Tangle Teezer brush sold out in three hours per WWD, now restocked. The rapid sellout highlights fashion-beauty tech crossover demand, though financial details remain undisclosed.
CarParts.com and CarGurus Turn Proprietary Data Into Moats in Q2 Earnings
CarParts.com and CarGurus revealed in Aug. 6 earnings calls that proprietary data creates competitive moats. CarParts.com combines digital and physical layers; CarGurus leverages its data for differentiation. This underscores data's strategic value in automotive e-commerce.
adidas Reopens Pokémon Sneaker Vote, Repeats 2021 Collab
adidas revives Pokémon sneaker vote per HYPEBEAST, echoing 2021 Pikachu/Eevee drop. No roster or date yet.
Vans Premium LX Style 152 Reissues Forgotten 1970s Runner
Vans reissued the 1970s Style 152 runner in Chili Pepper/Bordeaux Red under Premium LX, a niche archival deep cut. No price or date disclosed.
Satisfy and Levi's Return With Second Climbing Gear Collab
Satisfy and Levi's released their second climbing gear collab, per @highsnobiety. The repeat drop signals the first capsule's success, though details remain sparse.
BEAMS 50th Anniversary: First-Ever Teatora Patterned Pieces
BEAMS partners with Teatora for 50th anniversary, releasing first-ever patterned pieces from the workwear label. Details on pricing and availability remain undisclosed.
Travis Scott's Nike Odyssey Sneakers: Exclusive Cast Gifts Revealed
Travis Scott revealed exclusive Nike sneakers for 'The Odyssey' cast, per WWD. The non-retail drop signals a gifting strategy over commercial sales.
Entrupy partners with Jewelers Mutual to bring AI authentication to US
Entrupy partners with Jewelers Mutual Group to offer AI authentication to US pawn businesses, verifying designer goods at 99.8% accuracy in minutes. The deal targets a $450B counterfeit market, giving pawnbrokers a new tool for lending confidence.
Supreme Spring/Summer 2026 Reclaims Streetwear Throne
Highsnobiety declares Supreme 'alive' after SS26 collection reverses years of decline. The brand's return to skate culture roots may signal a genuine commercial and cultural revival.
New Balance Fuses 3 Sneakers Into One Maximalist Mashup
New Balance combined three shoe models into one maximalist sneaker, revealed on X by @highsnobiety. No pricing or release details were shared.
J.P. Morgan Payments' Prashant Sharma on Building Trust Infrastructure for
J.P. Morgan Payments' Prashant Sharma detailed a trust infrastructure for agentic commerce, focusing on authentication and fraud prevention. This matters as AI agents increasingly handle high-value transactions in retail and luxury sectors.
Air Jordan 16 Returns for First Time Since 2001
Air Jordan 16 returns in 2026 after 25-year absence. WWD reports first-ever retro of Michael Jordan's final-season shoe.
BAPE FW26 Drop 2: Streetwear's Supply-Side Strategy
BAPE's 2nd FW26 drop teased without pricing or date, continuing scarcity-driven streetwear strategy.
Visa Expands Payment Passkeys from Issuer Rollout to AI Agent Commerce
Visa is expanding payment passkeys from card issuer rollout to AI agent commerce, enabling secure AI agent-initiated transactions. This marks a major step in payment authentication for autonomous commerce.
Apparel Brands Prepare for European Launch of Digital Tags
Apparel brands are preparing to launch digital tags in Europe, likely as digital product passports, to improve supply chain traceability and support circularity. This move aligns with EU regulatory trends and consumer demand for transparency.
Future Launches CdG PLAY x Converse Chucks in Paris
Future launched two CdG PLAY x Converse Chuck Taylors at Dover Street Market Paris, featuring Robert Nava art, alongside his album The Real Me.
Startup launches universal AI agent payment plug for Asia's $28.9 trillion
A startup launched the first universal AI agent payment plug for Asia's $28.9 trillion ecommerce market. This enables autonomous AI agent payments across platforms, potentially transforming ecommerce operations.
How a Custom Multimodal Transformer Beat a Fine-Tuned LLM for Attribute
LeBonCoin's ML team built a custom late-fusion transformer that uses pre-computed visual embeddings and character n-gram text vectors to predict ad attributes. It outperformed a fine-tuned VLM while running on CPU with sub-200ms latency, offering calibrated probabilities and 15-minute retraining cycles.
Forbes Reports on Luxury Brands' Quiet AI Adoption
A Forbes article examines the strategic, often non-public, integration of AI by luxury brands. The focus is on practical applications in customer experience, operations, and design, marking a shift from experimentation to embedded utility.