In a bid to increase sustainable shopping practices on a global scale, Reloved has launched its innovative marketplace in the UAE, offering a platform for buying and selling preloved items. Reloved makes second-hand shopping more accessible to a wide variety of people, with categories such as baby and children, women, men, pets, and home.
A recent survey by OfferUp in the USA revealed that 68 per cent of shoppers plan to include pre-owned items in their holiday budgets, with the number increasing to 83 per cent among Gen Z shoppers. Furthermore, 70 per cent of shoppers expressed their openness to receiving secondhand gifts this festive season.
Reloved claims to make secondhand shopping as easy as buying new, with partnerships with delivery services that allow items to be collected from sellers and delivered to buyers’ doors. Preloved also utilises cashless transactions, so payment processes are secure for the seller and buyer. Additionally, all product inquiries are visible publicly, enhancing trust and transparency between users.
“Reloved isn’t just a marketplace; it’s a move towards conscious consumerism”, said Annie Stacey, CEO and Founder of Reloved. “We’re excited to bring the convince and stability of secondhand shopping to the UAE, especially during a time when people are looking for more meaningful and budget-friendly options.”