Tag Archives: thrift-store

Donation Bins Spark Turf War

The business of taking donated clothes and selling them is so lucrative it has created a cut-throat turf war in Ontario. Since people have discovered there’s a lot of money involved, violence has escalated. People are getting beat up, bins … Read more

Go on-Donate Those Unwanted Clothes

Every time you donate your unwanted clothing to The Salvation Army, you are helping fund programs right in your community. With more than 300 nationally and locally operated thrift stores from coast to coast, The Salvation Army operates one of … Read more

Here’s to Sally Ann

The resolved are at it again. The nation’s gyms are operating at capacity. Weight loss, self improvement, philanthropy, fitness: January is the most idealistic month, even if by the third week our will power has waned. So here’s the single … Read more

10 Tips for Thrift Store Shopping

People shop at thrift stores for a number of reasons. Here’s how to find your next thrift store score: 1. Watch for bargain days, discounts and clearance racks. 2. Shop the night before a sale. The store is almost empty … Read more