You probably know that both consignment and thrift stores sell secondhand goods for a fraction of the price, but there are some differences to keep in mind.

If you're looking for a simple way to make extra money without a big upfront investment, flipping thrift store finds could be ...

The economy may be reducing the profits of countless stores throughout the country, but at area consignment and thrift shops business is booming. "While we have a regular clientele, we're seeing more ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Forget about the outdated notion of thrift shops as the refuge of the working poor, the down and out or the vintage fashion hipster. In these troubled times, the powerful lure of a ...

An oversized nylon retro Adidas jacket sells for about $70 online. Collective Clothing on Frazier Avenue has it for $35. Some shoppers may sniff at the jacket's "used" status, but plenty of others ...

Trunkloads of used children's clothing and toys at thrift and resale shops could be headed for the trash heap come Feb. 10 under a law Congress passed last year to make those products safer. The law ...

“One man’s trash, that’s another man’s come-up,” asserts hip-hop artist Macklemore in the 2013 hit song, “Thrift Shop,” an ode to the thrill of secondhand bargain hunting. Perhaps no other sampling of ...

Never much of a thrift shopper, Helen Romero frequented department stores before losing her job in February. But these days, the former real estate agent has found a new shopping option. “Right now, ...

Sonja Carr used to scour garage sales to find one-of-a-kind clothes or home items "when it wasn't cool to thrift." Now she helps others find thrifting treasures as the store manager of Interfaith ...

Priscilla Steinmetz, founder and director of The Bridge Teen Center and Thrift Store has an idea why the venerable Orland Park institution has been embraced by the community. “Our team works hard at ...