Crossroads Trading
Crossroads Trading is a secondhand clothing retailer founded in 1991 that buys and sells current, on-trend men's and women's clothing and accessories.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Crossroads Trading is a secondhand clothing retailer founded in 1991 by Jerry Block and Chip Gerken. Customers sell their current, on-trend clothing and accessories for cash or trade credit, and the company operates stores in neighborhoods across the country, with 38 store locations across the US according to its website. It describes itself as one of the first to pioneer the idea of secondhand clothing as an alternative to traditional retail, and frames its offering as a sustainable alternative to fast fashion and the luxury market.
History
Crossroads Trading was founded in 1991 by Jerry Block and Chip Gerken. According to its About Us page, it was one of the first to pioneer the idea of secondhand clothing as an alternative to traditional retail, and its founders' vision of providing communities with a better way to shop continues to guide company decision-making. The company buys men's and women's current, on-trend clothing and accessories in excellent condition, offering customers cash or trade credit, and its website states it has 38 store locations across the US.
Products and positioning
Secondhand clothing as an alternative to traditional retail and fast fashion.
Secondhand men's and women's clothing and accessories
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