Do Second-Hand Apparel Online Stores Employ Sustainable Fashion Strategies? A Detailed Website Analysis
By: Petre DANCI and Iulia CURIC
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0420 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 5681 - 5691
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
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