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Local Goodwill thrift stores see surge in holiday shoppers seeking budget-friendly gifts
Goodwill stores report a 25% rise in shopper traffic and a 20% increase in sales as budget-conscious buyers purchase discounted gifts and the nonprofit expands staff.
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Local Goodwill thrift stores see surge in holiday shoppers seeking budget-friendly gifts
Shoppers like Cyndi Blackwell are finding holiday savings at thrift stores, discovering treasures like a new bicycle for $20 that she plans to give her grandson next Christmas."This bike is like my motherload," Blackwell said with a laugh.When I met Cyndi on Wednesday morning at the Goodwill store in Perry Hall, her cart was already full. She found Hallmark ornaments still in boxes for $2 each and new items like a button-down shirt for her husba…
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