garments per hour. For Reinhart, the technology is key to scaling resale like retail. “AI has really accelerated adoption,” said Reinhart. “It’s helping us improve discovery, styling, and personalization for buyers.” That tech wave extends beyond ThredUp. Fashion-tech startups Phia, co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is using AI to scan thousands of listings across retail and resale in seconds. “The fact that we’ve driven millions in transaction volume shows how big this need is,” ...