Second-hand sales fell in February – but more people shopped

Second-hand trade turnover fell by 40 percent in February compared to the same month last year, according to a new report from Svensk Handel. “We receive news every day that makes us hold tighter to our wallets,” says Sofia Larsen, CEO of Svensk Handel.

Fewer people are buying used clothes, figures from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce show. Sales have decreased by 15 percent in February compared to the same time last ...