Another original post from Blue17 vintage Are thrift stores profitable? Thrift stores in the United States earn on average about $300,000 in revenue per year, according to the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops (NARTS). Profits hover around 3-4% of total sales, which might seem modest, but it’s quite decent given the nature of the business. However, not all thrift […] The post Are Thrift Stores Profitable – Revenue and Profitability appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage Beyond Fashion at the Saatchi Gallery – Review. A friend of mine recently complained to me that they went to an exhibition and the walls weren’t white. I didn’t know what to (politely) say. Jay Jopling’s White Cube Gallery was named that partly in an ironic acknowledgement while still fully embracing the trend of all […] The post Beyond Fashion at the Saatchi Gallery – Review appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage America s Thrift Stores operates mainly in the southeastern  US, with its headquarters located in Birmingham, Alabama. This for-profit thrift store chain is a significant presence in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. They provide job opportunities to over 1,000 people within the communities they serve. The company is known for its affordable prices and […] The post America s Thrift Store – The Story Of The Brand appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage How to recycle clothes and be an environmental hero. It is not easy to always make the right choices. But you can definitely make some changes, however small, and they can be pretty painless. Take Stella McCartney as an example. Stella McCartney is the queen of environmentalism in the fashion world. She follows on from her from […] The post How to recycle clothes and be an environmental hero like Stella McCartney appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage Are you wondering how to recycle clothes that are no longer wearable? As the seasons turn and it’s finally pretty hot in the UK, you are probably having a wardrobe swap around. This change from winter to summer, digging out all your pretty dresses and flowing trousers, probably throws up a few things that you’ve […] The post How to recycle clothes that are no longer wearable appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage Flea markets and thrift shops have long held a special place in our shopping habits, offering more than just items for sale. These venues present an opportunity to find secondhand treasures, support local communities, and engage in sustainable practices. Whether you enjoy the lively atmosphere of a flea market or the organised charm of a […] The post Are Flea Markets The Same As Thrift Shops – We Find Out Here appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage The best ways to recycle clothes for money? The cost of living crisis is difficult to manage. Everything is suddenly more expensive. But you still want to hold on to your values and treat yourself, too. It’s still important to look after the environment and it’s still important to give yourself self-care.   How best […] The post How to Recycle Clothes for Money appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage Are there Goodwill stores in Japan? While Goodwill stores are absent in Japan, the country boasts an array of thrift stores that fill the gap for bargain hunters and sustainability enthusiasts. Hard-Off, Book-Off, TreFac, Second Street, Next51, JAM, Three Star and Flamingo Hard-Off caters to a wide range of used goods including electronics, musical instruments, […] The post Are there Goodwill stores in Japan appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage eBay and Depop are two of the best sites on the internet for selling clothes online. While they offer buyers many choices, it can take time to tell Is Depop or eBay the best website to sell clothes online. We will examine the benefits of each of these websites in this article to assist you […] The post Is Depop Or eBay The Best Website To Sell Clothes Online? appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more

Another original post from Blue17 vintage How buying clothes from thrift stores reduces landfill and greenhouse gases and plays a critical role in reducing textile waste. Thrift stores like Goodwill receive around 6 billion pounds of donations annually. Out of these, approximately half go directly for resale on store floors. The rest get sorted for salvage markets or transformed into industrial […] The post How Buying Clothes From Thrift Stores Reduces Landfill And Greenhouse Gases appeared first on Blue17 vintage clothing ..read more