Zara to expand second-hand platform to Ireland

Fashion retailer Zara is expanding its service to sell, repair or donate second-hand clothes in several European countries, including Ireland, from December 12th as the market for used apparel grows.

The service called 'Pre-Owned' is already available in the UK and France through Zara's stores, website and app.

It will now launch in Ireland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Portugal.

The chain's owner, Inditex, previously said it aims to extend the life of customers' Zara clothes, and help reduce waste and raw material consumption.

Other fast fashion brands, such as Zara's main competitor H&M, also offer products for resale. -Reuters