Affordable second-hand.
Ready for retail!
Second-hand is the future of retail
Take second-hand in your own hands
Second-hand is not a trend, but a structural growth market that is growing two to three times faster than new, and, perfectly suits today’s consumers.
RAS helps retailers respond to this immediately. We develop ready-to-sell second-hand collections for retailers who want to look ahead.
Let’s talk
Commercial opportunities
A new category that attracts customers
With RAS, shops add a distinctive offering that ties in with a growing consumer trend. Second-hand goods that are regularly refreshed give customers a reason to visit more often and spark curiosity on the shop floor.
New revenue stream alongside
existing collection
More reasons to visit and
return more often
More traffic thanks to
attractively priced items
Offering is evaluated and improved
in collaboration with RAS
Result: a commercially interesting addition with room for growth.
Brand image
Strengthen your brand with real impact
Second-hand goods are not only good for the planet, but also for your brand. By making reuse visible in-store, sustainability becomes proof rather than just a claim. This gives retailers a credible and distinctive story to tell their customers.
Build demonstrable
sustainable brand value
Fewer words, more action:
sustainability you can touch
Increases brand preference and relevance among conscious consumers
This also means you immediately
comply with UPV obligations
The result: a brand that is ahead of the curve, gains trust and is future-proof.
Diversity and guaranteed volume
Access to Europe’s largest collection of second-hand textiles
As part of the Boer Group, RAS has access to an extensive collection of excellent quality second-hand textiles. The Boer Group is the largest processor of discarded textiles in Europe. Every year, this family business collects over 110,000 tonnes of textiles. Thanks to years of experience, the fifth generation now has a solid foundation of knowledge and experience in the marketing of second-hand textiles.
Relevance and trend
Responding to what shoppers consider important today
Second-hand fits perfectly with how people shop today. It is smart, affordable and conscious. This makes it an interesting category for customers who expect more from their purchase than just something new.
Second-hand is growing faster
than new fashion
Consumers are looking for quality for less
and experience far fewer barriers
New target groups, new reasons to
shop and greater brand engagement
A distinctive category that
keeps the shop relevant
Result: a proposition that matches what customers expe
Reporting
In the Netherlands, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) applies to textiles.
Obligation
Producers and importers are responsible for the collection, recycling and reprocessing of textiles they place on the market.
Reporting
Producers and importers are responsible for the collection, recycling and reprocessing of textiles they place on the market.
Reuse
The law encourages reuse over recycling. Retailers who offer second-hand textiles are directly in line with this obligation.
No worries
Adding second-hand to your range may seem like a big step, but RAS will guide you through each stage to ensure the process remains straightforward.
We take care of it for you
RAS supplies the range, takes care of re-stocking and provides support with reporting. Together, we coordinate what is needed in-store and from the system.
Let’s get started
With RAS, you’re not just bringing in a supplier, but a partner. Step by step, we build a category & process that can bring new visitors and commercial opportunities, with an approach tailored to your concept and organization.
Let’s talk
We are on your track with an integrated and independent service model. The choice is yours. Our service can vary from a simple pallet of fashionable 2nd hand to a complete store-in-store concept. Do you have any ideas or questions you would like to share with us? Let’s talk, we would love to meet you!
Get in touch
Gerard Bernat
06 23 85 49 90
Fortunaweg 12
3113 AN Schiedam
info@ras-textile.eu
@RAS 2023