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Retail verified Verified Outcome TRL 9

Circular Economy / Re-Commerce Platform

domain Client: A premium outdoor apparel brand handshake Provider: Trove schedule Deploy: Q3 2022 (Expansion)
93 Impact
Enterprise Ready
Evidence Score: 5/10
Strength: High

Executive Summary

ANALYST: COI RESEARCH

To capture value from the secondary market and meet sustainability goals, the brand implemented a white-label 're-commerce' operating system. This allows customers to trade in used gear for credit. The provider handles the logistics, cleaning, and listing of used items on a branded sub-site, keeping the customer and data within the brand's ecosystem.

rate_review Analyst Verdict

"A strategic masterstroke in the ESG era. Instead of letting eBay or Poshmark capture the resale value, the brand retains the customer relationship and the revenue. It turns a durable product into a recurring revenue loop."

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warning The Challenge

Brands were losing control of their products in the secondhand market. Third-party marketplaces captured the revenue and customer data. Furthermore, managing the reverse logistics of accepting, cleaning, and photographing individual used items is operationally distinct from selling new bulk inventory.

psychology The Solution

The brand integrated Trove's OS. Customers mail in items or drop them in-store. Trove's warehouses process the item, grade its condition, clean it, and publish it to the 'Worn Wear' website. The brand issues gift cards to the trade-in customer.

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Integrations
Shopify, Gift Card System
Deployment Model
SaaS / 3PL
Data Classification
Customer Data
Estimated TCO / ROI
Medium
POC Summary (2017-04-01 to 2018-04-01)

"Launched Worn Wear online in 2017."

shield Risk Register & Mitigation

Risk Factor Severity Mitigation Strategy
Cannibalization Low Data shows used buyers and new buyers are largely distinct cohorts.
Quality Control Medium Strict grading standards to protect brand image.

trending_up Impact Trajectory

Audited value realization curve

Extension of product life by ~2.2 years avg Verified Outcome
Primary KPIProfitable secondary revenue stream
Audit CycleAcquisition of new customers via lower price point entry

policy Compliance & Gov

  • Standards: Consumer Safety (Sanitization)
  • Maturity (TRL): 9
  • Evidence Score: 5/10
  • Data Class: Customer Data

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Verified Case Study
PDF • Version 1
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Technical Audit
PDF • Audited
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The "Blind Verification" Protocol

How we verified these outcomes for A premium outdoor apparel brand without exposing sensitive IP or identities.

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1. Raw Evidence

Audit ID: #PRIV-825
Evidence: Direct SQL Logs
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2. Verified Asset

Outcome: Verified
Ref ID: #COI-825

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