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Goodwill Shutters Online Marketplace GoodwillFinds

Retail TouchPoints

A message on the platforms homepage states that the site has stopped accepting orders as of March 28, and redirects customers to the auction-style resale site ShopGoodwill.com. The site was operated as a B2B2C marketplace where participating local Goodwills would list items on the site and ship the inventory directly to customers.

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From Unwanted to Pre-Loved: the Branding Lessons from Poshmark and Mercari

Retail TouchPoints

What were previously unwanted and undesirable items dumped at a thrift store have become valued as pre-loved items, full of potential for their next owner. The move from buying new items to the growing popularity of secondhand clothing has presented a number of interesting branding lessons.

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Category Insights Report: Dollar Stores Redefine Themselves with Enhanced Merchandising and Mobile Apps

Retail TouchPoints

It’s almost a badge of honor to throw on a designer item with an item you found in the thrift store or a discount store. ” More frequent trips, smaller basket sizes Households do not go to dollar stores once or twice a week to spend $200 per visit. That all creates positive momentum for these retailers.”

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Gen Z, in Their Own Words: What They Really Want from Brands and Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

In the “Ask Me Anything” session, the majority of the panel said they relied on thrift stores, deep discounts and resale sites like Poshmark to get many of the items they were wearing on stage, especially luxury designer goods.

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Retail Management Software – The Complete Guide for 2025

I Vend

Beyond POS: Enhancing Customer Experience and Efficiency True retail management software extends beyond pure POS – it includes functionality that will help you to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. Thrift stores handle non-standard inventory and offer discounts based on weekly stock rotation.

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21 Rural Business Ideas

Small Biz Trends

Are you looking for small-town business ideas that are both profitable and fulfilling? Customers in rural areas are looking for healthy and organic food options that a health food store may offer. Thrift Store Owner. These stores provide a needed service at a lower cost. Local Flea Market.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 300 – Goodwill Finds CEO Matt Kaness

Retail Geek

We cover many of the tactical challenges (onboarding SKUs, product content, fulfillment, and curation), as well as the opportunities of this new “CircularCommerce” space. Goodwillfinds.com is an e-commerce site, which sells previously owned merchandise, which has been donated to Goodwill.