The Circular Economy and the Fashion Industry

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This chapter explores the concept of the circular economy and its connection to the fashion industry. It discusses the motivations behind consumers' interest in the circular economy, the popular categories on the Poshmark platform, and the challenges of selling apparel. The chapter also delves into the decision-making process behind fulfillment in Poshmark and the expansion of the platform to include men's and kids' categories.

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Today’s show:

Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra joins Jason to discuss the expansion of the “Circular Economy” (2:47), consumer-to-consumer shopping (18:30), building a community with Poshmark (32:59), and much more!

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(0:00) Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra joins Jason

(2:47) The expansion of the "Circular Economy" and what drives consumers towards Poshmark

(6:31) The most popular shopping categories and Poshmark’s day one vision

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(13:20) Impact of the fast fashion movement

(20:56) Global shipping and areas for optimization

(24:38) Poshmark introducing live shows

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(28:12) The social shopping space

(32:59) Important factors in building a community

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