The Dutch company Renewd has joined forces with distributors Fnac and Darty, from the same group, to sell reconditioned products highlighted by the brands.
Renewd presents itself as a platform ” specialized in high quality second life electronic products “. The company, which has been selling refurbished smartphones, tablets, computers and connected objects since 2014, is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. If it has its website, it is through its distribution partners that the company offers its products. In France, the Fnac-Darty group is its standard bearer.
Reconditioned products distributed in France by the Fnac and Darty brands
The brands Fnac and Darty have concluded an agreement with Renewd to distribute the refurbished devices of the Dutch firm in France (and also in Belgium, for FNAC), indicating that the latter are ” directly visible next to “ordinary” consumer electronics », Presenting itself to the public as a sustainable and high-quality alternative. The company aims to extend its range of distributors by offering its products to retailers as well as to online sales sites or even to telecom operators, in addition to offering other families of products.
How does Renewd go about giving its products a second life? On the one hand, the company indicates that it carries out quality control with the help of certified specialists, who hold a license from the manufacturer, and who are therefore able to repair the devices in accordance with the directives of the different brands.
Renewd only offers refurbished products in “excellent condition”
Renewd operates a three-point check. The first is above all cosmetic. Here, we check for signs of wear before cleaning the products. The company then ensures that the components are functioning correctly and installs the latest version of the device’s OS, before checking the battery. Renewd ensures that it only resells products in excellent condition, that is to say of grade A +.
Another commitment made by Renewd: to offer products that contain 100% original manufacturer parts. The company indicates in this regard that this approach has the advantage ” ensure the sustainability of products », And to avoid safety problems or overheating.
In an attempt to convince lovers of sustainability, Renewd indicates that its second-life devices are packaged in eco-responsible packaging, made of cardboard made from fibers from “sustainable” forests and recycled fibers.
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Source: Public relations
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