The future of op shops and why special venues make for a great night out
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolution of op shops in Australia and the impact of special venues on social outings, alongside the rise of open water swimming.
Vinted has landed in Australia — the latest in an explosion of online platforms dedicated to reselling pre-loved clothing. At the same time, the original op shopping experience is changing, with US giant Savers expanding in Australia. Avid secondhand shopper Hannah Klose joins sustainability advocate Ainsley Simpson and Red Cross retail boss Richard Wood to explore what this all means for the future of op shops. Usually, if you're going out to watch a band, a comedy gig, or theatre production, the thing getting you out the door is be the act itself. But a recent study shows that the identity of a venue itself can be a strong driver. Researcher Lenny Vance and DarkLab's Kimberley Galceran explore why those special venues can make all the difference. Data from the UK shows the number of people who dabble in open water swimming has doubled since 2016, largely driven by women. Sue Thornton from the New Granny Grommets and researcher Rebecca Olive discuss the joys of swimming, surfing, and paddling in the great outdoors.
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