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Fast Company
02-07-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
The climate tech making retail smarter and more profitable
Retail is changing, but not because it wants to. From fashion to food, most C-suites are still running on 20th-century systems, designed for a world where raw materials were cheap, landfills were bottomless, and customers didn't ask hard questions. That world is gone. The most forward-thinking retailers and e-commerce companies are adapting. They're deploying next-generation climate solutions to address core business challenges. In the process, they're transforming how products are valued. Two companies—Trove and Wasteless—offer a window into this new logic: climate tech that strengthens margins, deepens loyalty, and delivers a better retail experience for both fashion and food. Resale is the brand Resale and secondhand fashion aren't new. But for years, they lived outside the fashion brand's control—on platforms like eBay, ThredUp, and Depop. Consumers benefited. Brands lost visibility, margins, and ownership of the customer relationship. Trove changes that. It enables brands to run recommerce in-house, maintaining control over quality, pricing, and the end-to-end experience. Brands like Patagonia (Worn Wear), Canada Goose (Generations), and Michael Kors (Pre-Loved) already use Trove's infrastructure—a tech platform that handles intake, grading, pricing, and fulfillment alongside the new inventory these brands sell through their own websites. Trove integrates directly into backend operations, so resale doesn't feel like an add-on. It becomes part of the brand. And resale has already gone mainstream. In 2024, U.S. secondhand apparel sales approached $50 billion. Nearly 60% of consumers now shop secondhand, and many prefer to buy secondhand directly from brands they trust. 'The consumer would prefer to buy a resale item from the brand that's essentially certifying it and condition grading it,' CEO Terry Boyle told me on the Supercool podcast. 'They'll pay more for that.' Brands are paying attention. Brand-owned resale delivers: Higher margins than traditional discounting and off-price channels Lower acquisition costs—50% to 80% of resale buyers are new to the brand Higher lifetime value as resale becomes a reentry point into the brand ecosystem 'We're not the hard part of being environmentally friendly,' Boyle told me during the podcast. 'We're the easy part. Because we actually make money.' This model is especially effective for premium and luxury brands, where quality control is paramount. It protects brand equity while offering sub-luxury pricing, without channel conflict. Boyle added, 'That's why I call resale off-price with a better brand halo.' Sell it before it expires Grocery has a different challenge: perishables. If food waste were a country, it would rank third in global emissions—behind only China and the U.S.—responsible for 8 to 10 percent of the total. For supermarkets, that's not just an environmental issue; it's margin and profits expiring in plain sight. Wasteless engineered a solution. Its platform applies AI -driven dynamic discounting to supermarket shelves, adjusting prices in real time based on expiration dates. Two identical tubs of yogurt with different sell-by dates? Trove's solution reduces the price of the tub that's expiring sooner, encouraging the consumer to buy it. Everything is synced to inventory systems and displayed on digital shelf labels. As Wasteless' CEO, Oded Omer, told me on the Supercool podcast, 'Our goal is not to discount. Our goal is to discount the right amount at the right time in order for the goods on the shelves to be sold.' The results from three international grocery stores: DIA (Spain): 32.7% reduction in food waste Hoogvliet (Netherlands): 50% drop in markdown costs Carrefour (Argentina): Expanded to all 640 stores after successful pilots in France Omer doesn't talk ESG targets. He talks pricing. 'If food waste is just the sustainability department's job, it won't get solved,' he added during the episode. 'This is pricing strategy. It protects margin.' And that's the point; climate tech in retail works best when it solves for margin, not mission. Design for better outcomes The most powerful retail innovations don't ask consumers to change behaviors or make sacrifices. They redesign systems so that better outcomes emerge by default. Trove doesn't ask customers to rethink used clothing. It makes resale feel as seamless and trustworthy as buying new. Wasteless doesn't preach about food waste. It uses real-time pricing signals to move inventory and optimize supply chains. Neither company markets itself as a sustainability brand. They're retail tech providers focused on profit—and performance. Both solve problems retailers already have. Both harness technology to make it easier to serve customers. And both reduce emissions in the process.
New York Post
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Trove founders ask $4.29M for their Brooklyn home
Perhaps it's no surprise this historic Brooklyn Heights duplex comes with some museum-worthy displays of wallpaper. Asking $4.29 million, its sellers are Jee Levin and Randall Buck — the founders of Trove, a modern wallpaper studio that manufactures its floral and nature-inspired displays in nearby Dumbo. With celebrity clients including Nicole Kidman and Mariska Hargitay, Trove's work can also be found in the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum and the Cooper Hewitt. Trove, known for its non toxic, eco-friendly and sustainable designs, has also worked with top interior designers like Jamie Drake, and the award winning architect and design firm the Rockwell Group. Hotels from the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile to the W in San Francisco — and others in New York, Boston and Los Angeles — are also a large part of their client base. Trove can also be found at Holly Hunt New York. Advertisement 8 Trove wallpaper also dresses this powder room. Allyson Lubow 8 The grand living room. Allyson Lubow 8 Hand glazed tiles frame the original fireplace. Allyson Lubow 8 A view of the layout. Allyson Lubow Advertisement Levin and Buck are artists first. 'We think of it as a conversation between ourselves and then there is a bespoke element — an architect can come in and ask that our design be printed on silk, or have birds flying out the window, whatever is specific to the installation. We are a small design house with big capabilities because we are more flexible than larger firms,' Levin said, adding that they bring the outdoors inside with patterns that include forests, a grove of ferns and butterflies. 'We like to draw on the elements and portray the ethereal aspect of nature throughout our work.' 8 Jee Levin and Randall Buck. Sang An Their two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom spread is at 220 Columbia Heights with its own garden — on what has been called the most coveted block in Brooklyn Heights. It's in a six-story, five-unit brownstone that dates to 1860. Advertisement The couple paid $1.87 million for the residence in 2013, according to property records. It's where they live with their two kids, a Shetland sheepdog, a cat and a bunny, and they are selling to move into a three-bedroom in the neighborhood, Levin said. 8 The exterior of 220 Columbia Heights. Allyson Lubow 8 This bedroom is awash in sunlight. Allyson Lubow Advertisement 8 The delightful private garden. Allyson Lubow One of the building's former owners, Austin K. Sheldon, a European-trained musician and hardware merchant who became president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, added two upper floors to the structure between 1876 and 1884 that are different from the 'sober sandstone' below. He also added a since-removed pyramid-shaped roof, according to archival photos from the Museum of the City of New York. At a spacious 2,300 square feet, the couple's unit features original details like 10-foot ceilings, parquet floors, moldings and a fireplace framed in hand-glazed tile. There's also a turret dining alcove — naturally — with Trove-designed floral wallpaper and curved bay windows, and a chef's kitchen with custom cabinets. The lower level includes a guest bedroom and a bath, a mudroom — and a storage area that could convert to a home office, a studio or a playroom. The listing brokers are Abigail Palenca and Crystal Chancey of Serhant.
The Age
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The discarded suitcase that unearthed a mystery
Our accidental sleuth sniffs out the trail from society pages to Long Bay Gaol registers; library records to Google and Trove. The musician's peripatetic lifestyle crisscrosses the cold trails of Mr Blank's many stunning lovers – models, actresses, a Penthouse Pet, a Japanese stage performer, a Spanish ingénue – whose letters yearn for matrimony or more playful connections. One Miss Cervantes really gets under his skin. 'However beautiful she remained, a troubled woman had stepped into her shoes, and the spirited young lady with the glint in her eye was gone,' Manning writes, deep inside her lovesick correspondence. 'The tissue paper she wrote on had almost dissolved … as if to echo her own unravelling.' Accidental? Well, not every flâneur would see a dead suitcase as a lost soul seeking understanding. Manning's artistic sensibility – visual, lyrical, forensic – drives the story. He's drawn not just to the mystery, but to the theatre of it all. As he dries, sorts and endlessly reshuffles his secret haul of handbills, headshots, Polaroids, newsprint and postcards, a voyeuristic fixation sets in. Soon, Mr Blank becomes a story not just about a flamboyant stranger but about the author's relationship with that man's shadow, and by extension, how we all relate to the ephemera of desire, glamour and secrecy. 'The suitcase was leading me down unsuspecting roads,' he writes as detachment surrenders to passion. 'Along the way, strangers were breaking my heart.' The few photographs reprinted – limited, no doubt, by various redacted parties – only intensify our fascination. We rely on prose to relish the wondrous aesthetics of the era. Via cars, clothes, stationery and architecture, Manning transports himself and his reader into a sumptuous, nostalgic past. How do we feel about Mr Blank? Touched, to see the young man's handwritten list of books for self-improvement. Mixed, when he's sent down, via a wonderfully reconstructed courtroom saga, for black marketing in liquor. Amused, slightly, by the sealed section of a men's magazine the older man saved to hone his boudoir skills. Manning's obsession flirts with madness as later chapters splinter into descriptions of a single photograph or character. Ghosts identified in eureka moments quickly bog down in more questions. 'There were secrets the suitcase would never surrender. No cajoling or sweet words could loosen its grip.' The finder doesn't have it in his heart to be a keeper. His goal shifts from personal enlightenment to the more gallant end of returning papers to identifiable survivors, not all of whom want them. Some hard-won phone numbers and email addresses lead to colourful gossip sessions, others to slammed receivers and lawyers' letters. Meanwhile, Manning's circumstances – writing through pandemic lockdowns in Greece, his music and art projects, the passing of his father, understated parallels with an enigmatic neighbour in his Athens flat – lend resonance. Past and present become a universe of tangents, of which Mr Blank is just one. Loading It all leads to a denouement that's more poetic than satisfying – and more haunting questions. If a single suitcase can spark such a quest, what might your sprawling footprint reveal someday? Whose business will it be, and why? Granted, few can boast a trail as intriguing as the remarkable Mr Blank's. But each of us becomes a puzzle, in the end, for someone else to find – maybe to wonder at, never to solve.
Sydney Morning Herald
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The discarded suitcase that unearthed a mystery
Our accidental sleuth sniffs out the trail from society pages to Long Bay Gaol registers; library records to Google and Trove. The musician's peripatetic lifestyle crisscrosses the cold trails of Mr Blank's many stunning lovers – models, actresses, a Penthouse Pet, a Japanese stage performer, a Spanish ingénue – whose letters yearn for matrimony or more playful connections. One Miss Cervantes really gets under his skin. 'However beautiful she remained, a troubled woman had stepped into her shoes, and the spirited young lady with the glint in her eye was gone,' Manning writes, deep inside her lovesick correspondence. 'The tissue paper she wrote on had almost dissolved … as if to echo her own unravelling.' Accidental? Well, not every flâneur would see a dead suitcase as a lost soul seeking understanding. Manning's artistic sensibility – visual, lyrical, forensic – drives the story. He's drawn not just to the mystery, but to the theatre of it all. As he dries, sorts and endlessly reshuffles his secret haul of handbills, headshots, Polaroids, newsprint and postcards, a voyeuristic fixation sets in. Soon, Mr Blank becomes a story not just about a flamboyant stranger but about the author's relationship with that man's shadow, and by extension, how we all relate to the ephemera of desire, glamour and secrecy. 'The suitcase was leading me down unsuspecting roads,' he writes as detachment surrenders to passion. 'Along the way, strangers were breaking my heart.' The few photographs reprinted – limited, no doubt, by various redacted parties – only intensify our fascination. We rely on prose to relish the wondrous aesthetics of the era. Via cars, clothes, stationery and architecture, Manning transports himself and his reader into a sumptuous, nostalgic past. How do we feel about Mr Blank? Touched, to see the young man's handwritten list of books for self-improvement. Mixed, when he's sent down, via a wonderfully reconstructed courtroom saga, for black marketing in liquor. Amused, slightly, by the sealed section of a men's magazine the older man saved to hone his boudoir skills. Manning's obsession flirts with madness as later chapters splinter into descriptions of a single photograph or character. Ghosts identified in eureka moments quickly bog down in more questions. 'There were secrets the suitcase would never surrender. No cajoling or sweet words could loosen its grip.' The finder doesn't have it in his heart to be a keeper. His goal shifts from personal enlightenment to the more gallant end of returning papers to identifiable survivors, not all of whom want them. Some hard-won phone numbers and email addresses lead to colourful gossip sessions, others to slammed receivers and lawyers' letters. Meanwhile, Manning's circumstances – writing through pandemic lockdowns in Greece, his music and art projects, the passing of his father, understated parallels with an enigmatic neighbour in his Athens flat – lend resonance. Past and present become a universe of tangents, of which Mr Blank is just one. Loading It all leads to a denouement that's more poetic than satisfying – and more haunting questions. If a single suitcase can spark such a quest, what might your sprawling footprint reveal someday? Whose business will it be, and why? Granted, few can boast a trail as intriguing as the remarkable Mr Blank's. But each of us becomes a puzzle, in the end, for someone else to find – maybe to wonder at, never to solve.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trove's Jen Rubio Acquires Independent Retailer The Seven, Joining Forces With Founder Camille Zarsky
Trove, the New York–based fine jewelry store, known for its uniquely crafted jewelry boxes, has acquired The Seven, the West Village multibrand boutique known for its jewelry curation, founded by Camille Zarsky. Trove was founded by Melbourne-based designer Hannah Ward in 2020 and opened its first U.S. flagship in New York in 2024. That same year, Jen Rubio, cofounder and former chief executive officer of luggage brand Away, joined Ward as strategic business partner and investor to support the U.S. expansion. Since then, the jewelry box creator has expanded into fine jewelry with an artist-in-residence program, initially with high jeweler Fernando Jorge, and continues to grow the category adding Sophie Bille Brahe, Beck, Howl, and more. More from WWD Roberto Coin Taps Dakota Johnson as Global Brand Ambassador Mikey Madison Marked the Opening of Tiffany & Co.'s Largest Store in Europe EXCLUSIVE: Cycle Care Brand Rael Expands Retail Assortment at Walmart, Ulta Beauty and Walgreens 'Camille and I knew of each other for a while through the jewelry world, and properly connected in New York a few months ahead of Trove's opening,' explained Rubio — who acquired a majority stake in Trove in January with Ward stepping away from day-to-day operations — of her connection to The Seven's Zarsky. 'From our first conversation, it was clear we shared a deep respect for craftsmanship and a belief in curating with integrity and emotion. We kept returning to the idea that there's space for something more personal and boundary-pushing in fine jewelry, so this partnership happened very naturally.' Zarsky says the two entrepreneurs were building different but aligned visions, 'when we finally sat down together, it felt less like a meeting and more like a creative exchange. We talked about where the market is headed, where it's too safe, and what women like us are truly looking for. It was energizing, and quickly obvious that we wanted to build something together.' When she joined Trove as an investor, Rubio saw a brand that could evolve 'into a broader platform for design, curation and creative incubation.' The acquisition of The Seven, she added, is a strategic and creative decision that helps accelerate that. 'I've always admired what Camille built with The Seven — it's more than a store; it's a sensibility,' Rubio said. In a short time, The Seven has gained momentum with its tightly edited selection of independent fine jewelry brands led by Zarsky's strategy of focusing on storytelling and one-of-a-kind pieces. As part of the merger, The Seven's Bleecker Street storefront will close in July, though a curated presence will continue in New York through the fall. Zarsky will join Trove as an adviser, contributing to the brand's creative direction and growth. 'Winding down The Seven's storefront will give me the freedom to be even more creative and daring with future projects,' Zarsky explained of the move. One such project: Rubio is backing Zarsky in a forthcoming design venture 'rooted in fine jewelry but [expanding] into adjacent categories,' Zarsky explained. 'We're still finalizing details, but it will be an extension of the values that Camille and I share — elevated design, emotional storytelling, and intentional luxury,' Rubio said. 'It won't be just about products; it's about building a world.' 'One of the biggest lessons I've learned is the power of clarity: on values, vision and pace,' Rubio said from her time scaling Away. 'I'm bringing that same intentionality to this partnership. As we partner with Camille, we're being deliberate: protecting the magic while providing the right foundation for growth.' When asked how they plan to differentiate their new venture in an increasingly competitive luxury retail market, Zarsky said she is not about chasing trends. 'I want to create something rooted in permanence, not seasonality. We're thinking about longevity, rarity and emotional connection.' 'Joining forces with Trove allows me to scale the spirit of The Seven while being part of something bigger,' Zarsky continued. 'I'm especially excited to collaborate with and learn from Jen, whose vision and experience as a builder are incredibly inspiring. There's so much more we can do together.' Best of WWD A Brief History of Cartier's 'Love' Fine Jewelry Collection A Look Back at Kate Middleton's Cartier Wedding Day Tiara on Her 13th Wedding Anniversary: A Brief History of the Royal Family's Tradition David Yurman Files Lawsuit Against Mejuri, Alleging 'Serial' Copying Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
