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After attending ThriftCon, a thrift show and sale held for the first time at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Dec. 15, we’re sharing some trend takeaways: Scoop up any branded items you find in thrift stores. Cartoon characters on bedsheets and T-shirts, sports jerseys, memorabilia from rock bands, food packaging – anything with a [...]
Thrift stores typically are located where rents are low. In San Diego, this means there are several charity-run shops in the areas where their homeless clients live – a service to those needing inexpensive clothing. And the stores welcome shoppers with more resources, because they need customers to keep their charitable mission alive. This is [...]
There are a multitude of charities that benefit from thrift store proceeds. In Florida, where retirement is a major industry, it makes perfect sense to have thrift shops supporting senior residences. The Pines of Sarasota offers assisted living, skilled nursing care and memory care residences. The facilities run two thrift shops, both called Fabulous Finds, [...]
We just received a long email from Frugalicious, a creative consignment boutique in Easton, Maryland. It reminded us of the important role resale shops play in our economy and in expanding clothing choices for bargain-seeking shoppers. The letter is a thank-you to consigners and an update on Frugalicious’s successful efforts to thrive as a business [...]
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