/tags/clothing clothing en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:39:18 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-20/forever-21-filed-for-bankruptcy-but-will-live-on-with-new-owners Three companies have announced that they are acquiring the retailer aimed at teens and young people, and plan to continue to operate its U.S. and international stores. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:39:18 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-20/forever-21-filed-for-bankruptcy-but-will-live-on-with-new-owners Merrit Kennedy /npr-news/2019-12-04/the-best-thing-you-can-do-is-not-buy-more-stuff-says-secondhand-expert "Your average thrift store in the United States only sells about one-third of the stuff that ends up on its shelves," Adam Minter says. His book explores what happens to the things that don't sell. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:42:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-12-04/the-best-thing-you-can-do-is-not-buy-more-stuff-says-secondhand-expert Terry Gross /news-partners/2019-11-23/wardrobe-update-clothing-exchange-caters-to-transgender-youth Gender transition often involves a complete wardrobe change as well. A new clothing exchange in Cincinnati allows trans youth to trade in their old attire for outfits that suit their style. Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:37:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-11-23/wardrobe-update-clothing-exchange-caters-to-transgender-youth Ann Thompson /news-partners/2019-09-30/nothing-lasts-forever-21-discovers-as-another-clothing-chain-files-for-bankruptcy The popular fashion retailer is the latest in a long list of brands to fall victim to online retailers and less foot traffic in malls. The company said it may close up to 178 U.S. stores. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:21:21 GMT /news-partners/2019-09-30/nothing-lasts-forever-21-discovers-as-another-clothing-chain-files-for-bankruptcy Brakkton Booker /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-01-05/how-thrifting-changed-the-retail-industry The landscape of retail continues to change, including the rise the thrift and resale shops. What’s more, they’re thriving as longtime retail titans… Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-01-05/how-thrifting-changed-the-retail-industry /news/2017-04-24/from-olde-towne-east-to-mercy-street-corset-artist-makes-a-stitch-in-time Military women, brides and historical re-enactors have two things in common: Larissa Boiwka, and her corsets.Working out of a master bedroom-turned-studio… Mon, 24 Apr 2017 09:00:00 GMT /news/2017-04-24/from-olde-towne-east-to-mercy-street-corset-artist-makes-a-stitch-in-time Adora Namigadde /news/2015-05-19/goodwills-new-looks-appealing-to-millenials The face of the second-hand store is changing. They are still a place where low income people can buy inexpensive clothes and furniture. But thanks in… Tue, 19 May 2015 09:00:00 GMT /news/2015-05-19/goodwills-new-looks-appealing-to-millenials Debbie Holmes