Winter in the Thrift World Traditionally speaking, December, January, February and March are the months in which credential clothing & bric-a-brac are most in demand. This is also the time of year when these commodities are the hardest to come by. Weather plays a huge factor in people’s willingness and ability to donate, and this […]
Rag News: October 2018 Read More »
What happens when nearly half of all North Americans – that is, approximately 46 percent – claim that they have “way too much stuff” in their closets? Many studies show that a great number of consumers are actively finding solutions to address the over-accumulation of materials in their closets. Millennials in particular appear to be
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Global Trade Tariffs, NAFTA, and Used Clothing Much has been said lately about the U.S. Administration’s strategy on global trade and its trade policy. No one seems to have a clear sense whether that would have a direct impact on the used clothing sector. Maybe because the truth is there’s a lot up in the
Rag News: September 2018 Read More »
The world is becoming more and more conscious about what it throws out. Paper and plastic have efficient recycling practices, but textiles still have a lot to improve on. Fast fashion has come under fire for the wasteful nature of its business model as the public becomes more educated about how their clothes are
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In the circular economy of clothes, most recycling is done through donations and second-hand sales. But when thrift stores have clothes that still won’t sell, they are collected into what is called “mixed rags.” These clothes often have imperfections such as stains, tears, missing features or are simply faded. Sometimes these clothes, after being
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As the world becomes more aware of how we impact the environment around us, we pay closer attention to what we throw away and the impact of what we are purchasing. The average environmentally conscious consumer is making informed decisions about the brands and stores they choose to support. In some cases, people dedicate themselves
Credential Clothing & The Sustainable Fashion Movement: What The Future Holds Read More »
After-Hours Thrift Donation Theft Theft of donations that are left at your store after hours has become a real issue regarding lost revenue. To combat the losses, thrift stores must find ways to counteract this trend, such as: Ask donors through signage to leave donations only during regularly attended hours. Provide a donation bin
Rag News: August 2018 Read More »
Many studies show that millennials are actively finding solutions to address the negative implications and outcomes of a disposable, fast-fashion global marketplace. Thrifting has now become more than a mainstream music suggestion provided by rapper Macklemore in his hit song “Thriftshop.” Millennials are now incorporating this practice into their daily lives in order to
Disposable Fast Fashion and the Crisis of Stuff Needs a Mixed Rags Answer Read More »
Weekly Performance Charts If I cannot see the net, how do I know if I scored a goal? The same applies to team member productivity results in a thrift store, backroom or thrift warehouse. The goals have to be clearly stated and visible so that your team can work toward the goal. The overall
Rag News: July 2018 Read More »
For many clothing consumers, the term “credential” may be unfamiliar or draw an unclear definition of what the term actually means. Many in the fashion industry tend to think that “credential clothing” refers to a variety of recycled materials and that the end goal in producing these materials is exclusively an environmental interest. In
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