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News, and what it means for you
News that matters to UK teens, parents and adults who buy or sell pre-loved and new sportswear and football kit, and what it means for you. We publish when a story is worth it, never filler, and every figure is checked against its source.
News · 3 Nov 2026
Nike's brand value fell 35.5%: what it means for used kit
Interbrand says Nike lost 35.5% of its brand value and adidas 7.9%, but that is a measure of the brand, not what a used shirt is worth to you.
News · 1 Nov 2026
Visible mending is trending: what it means for used kit
Visible mending, where repairs are shown off rather than hidden, is spreading, so a mended item can be a style choice, but you should always be told about it before you buy.
News · 30 Oct 2026
eBay now owns Depop, and more shoppers are buying second-hand
eBay's latest results show second-hand shopping growing, with 47 percent of surveyed shoppers buying pre-loved at least monthly, and it now owns Depop.