In fashion and retail, trends often return. When a product doesn’t sell well in one season, stores might resell it the following year. This means they will offer the same items again, sometimes with discounts or small changes.
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“These jackets didn’t sell well this winter. They will resell them next season.”
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“The manager said we’re going to resell last year’s coats in October.”
This topic helps you understand how to talk about the future, past, and present in the context of fashion and business. You’ll also learn useful expressions and vocabulary to describe shopping, clothing, and planning.
📚 GRAMMAR
✅ Future with "will" and "going to"
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Will is used for decisions made at the moment or predictions.
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Going to is used for plans or intentions.
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They will resell the jackets next season. (prediction or decision)
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We are going to offer a discount next month. (planned action)
✅ Present Simple vs Present Continuous
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Use Present Simple for routines and facts.
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Use Present Continuous for actions happening now or in the near future.
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She works at a fashion store. (routine)
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She is working on the new clothing line. (now or near future)
✅ Modal Verbs: can, should, must
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You can return this jacket next week. (ability/possibility)
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They should resell the jackets online. (advice)
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You mustn't sell damaged clothes. (prohibition)
✅ Comparatives and Superlatives
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This jacket is cheaper than that one.
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This is the best coat in the store.
✅ Adverbs of Frequency
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They usually resell winter clothes in September.
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I never buy jackets in summer.
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 Words)
| Word | Definition |
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| Resell | To sell something again |
| Season | A time of the year (spring, summer, fall, winter) |
| Stock | The products in a store |
| Discount | A reduced price |
| Brand | The name of a company that makes clothes |
| Customer | A person who buys something |
| Outlet | A store that sells discounted products |
| Clearance | A big sale to remove old products |
| Fashionable | In style, trendy |
| Return | To give back a product to the store |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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They will bring it back next year.
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We are going to offer it again.
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It didn’t sell well this season.
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Let’s wait until next season.
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It’s part of the new collection.
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They must update the stock.
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You can find it at the outlet.
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We should sell it online.
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It’s going on clearance.
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Many customers want it back.
✏️ SENTENCES
✔️ Positive Sentences:
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They will resell those jackets next season.
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We are going to put them on sale in October.
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This brand always keeps popular items in stock.
❌ Negative Sentences:
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They won’t resell the old shoes.
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We are not going to offer those scarves again.
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Customers didn’t like the color last time.
❓ Questions:
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Will they resell those jackets next season?
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Are you going to buy the jacket now or later?
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Did they offer any discounts last season?
🗣️ Short Answers:
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Yes, they will. / No, they won’t.
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Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
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Yes, they did. / No, they didn’t.
🗨️ CONVERSATION
At a clothing store
Customer: Hi! I saw a green jacket here last winter. Do you still have it?
Salesperson: Oh, that model didn’t sell well. But we’re going to resell it next season.
Customer: Really? I loved it. Will the price be the same?
Salesperson: I’m not sure yet. Maybe it will be cheaper during the clearance sale.
Customer: Great! Should I check online too?
Salesperson: Yes, you can follow us on Instagram. We post all our discounts there.
Customer: Thanks! I’ll wait for next season then.
Salesperson: You’re welcome. See you next time!
📖 READING
Why Do Stores Resell Clothes?
Many stores buy large amounts of clothing for each season. Sometimes, a product doesn’t sell well, or the weather changes quickly. Instead of throwing the clothes away, many businesses choose to resell the items later.
They might keep the clothes in storage and offer them again the following year.
Sometimes, the same clothes are resold in outlet stores or during clearance sales at a lower price.
This strategy is good for the environment and helps the store make more money.
Today, many companies plan better. They check what customers want and create smaller collections.
Still, reselling old stock is a common and useful business strategy.
Comprehension Questions:
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Why do stores resell clothes?
Because some items don’t sell well and can be sold again later. -
Where can people find resold clothes?
In outlet stores or during clearance sales. -
Is reselling clothes good for the environment?
Yes, it helps reduce waste. -
Do stores always create new collections?
No, sometimes they use clothes from past seasons.
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